Why go
- City in Maine, United States.
- Served by Knox County Regional Airport (RKD).
History
Rockland is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 6,936. The city is a popular tourist destination. It is a departure point for the Maine State Ferry Service to the islands of Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus.
Where to stay
84 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843 · elmsofcamden.com
81 Talbot Ave, Rockland, ME 04841 · berrymanorinn.com
22 High St, Camden, ME 04843 · camdenmainestay.com
96 Limerock St, Rockland, ME 04841 · limerockinn.com
250 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 · 250mainhotel.com
24 Main St, Camden, ME 04843 · lordcamdeninn.com
5 3rd St, Spruce Head, ME 04859 · craignair.com
16 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843 · 16bayview.com
546 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 · oldgraniteinn.com
908 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856 · islandviewinnmaine.com
886 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856 · strawberryhillseasideinn.com
9 Washington St, Camden, ME 04843 · direct-book.com
41 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843 · hartstoneinn.com
220 Warrenton St, Rockport, ME 04856 · opalcollection.com
360 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856 · starlightlodgerockport.com
8 Country Inn Way, Rockport, ME 04856 · countryinnmaine.com
14 Tannery Ln, Camden, ME 04843 · theinnatcamdenplace.com
520 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 · rocklandharborhotel.com
73 Talbot Ave, Rockland, ME 04841 · rocklandtalbothouse.com
930 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856 · ledgesbythebay.com
2 Park Dr, Rockland, ME 04841 · tradewindsonthebay.me
866 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856 · glencovemotel.com
190 New County Rd, Thomaston, ME 04861 · hilton.com
16 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841
5 Lindsey St, Rockland, ME 04841 · thelindseyhotel.com
1044 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856 · claddaghmotel.com
68 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843 · camdenmotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 220 Park Street, Rockland, 04841 · pizza.dominos.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 75 Maverick Street, Rockland, 04841 · restaurants.subway.com
Tacos/Burritos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-16:00; Fr 11:00-17:00 · 346 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · wileysonmain.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 34 Park Street, Rockland, 04841 · dairyqueen.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 194 New County Road, Rockland, 04841 · restaurants.applebees.com
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-13:00 · 148 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · doublegrazie.world
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-14:20,17:00-19:30+; Su 11:30-15:00 · 266 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · hillsseafoodco.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 11:30-15:00,16:00-20:00; Fr 11:30-15:00,16:00-20:30; Sa 12:30-15:00,16:00-20:30; Su 12:00-15:00,16:00-20:00 · 80… · roselynthai.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00 · 315 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · rusticamaine.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Su 07:00-13:00 · 754 Main Street, Rockland, 04841
Hot Dog, Fries, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:30-16:00; Th-Sa 10:30-16:00; Su 10:30-15:00 · 2 North Main Street, Rockland, 04841
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 632 Main Street, Rockland, 04841
Restaurant · Opening hours: May-Nov Features: delivery, air conditioning · 2 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · primorestaurant.com
Cafe · cafe · 351 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · atlanticbakingco.com
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 58 Ocean Street, Rockland, 04841
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 145 Camden Street, Rockland, 04841
Ice Cream · ice cream · 189 New County Road, Thomaston, 04861
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 190 Camden Street, Rockland, 04841 · locations.pizzahut.com
Sandwich, Italian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 158 Dexter Street, Rockland, 04841 · mcdonalds.com
American, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 273 Main Street, Rockland, 04841
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-We 09:00-19:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-21:00 · 316 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · masiello.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 07:00-14:00 · 305 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · brasscompasscafe.com
Thai, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-20:30 · 59 Camden Street, Rockland, 04841 · spicepizzeria.com
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 220 Warrenton Street, Rockport, 04856 · opalcollection.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 15 Oak Street, Rockland, 04841 · cafemiranda.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:30 · 367 Main St
Indoor
Pizza, Sandwich, Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 179 Main Street, Thomaston, 04861 · theathenspizza.com
Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Burger/Ice Cream restaurant · 131 North Main Street, Rockland, 04841
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Seafood, American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 743 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · clawsrocklandmaine.com
Restaurant · restaurant · samosetresort.com
Indoor
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Seafood, Burger, Salad, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 421 Main Street, Rockland, 04841 · northbeaconoyster.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 10 Watts Lane, Thomaston, 04861
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · 488 B Main Street, Rockland, 04841
Indoor
Indoor
3 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) 3.4 mi to the centre
Rockland, ME, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Boston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: Boston
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Belfast Municipal Airport 21 mi to the centre
Belfast, ME, US
Bald Mountain Airport 8.4 mi to the centre
Camden, ME, US
Witherspoons Airport 12 mi to the centre
North Haven, ME, US
Getting there by ferry
Rockland Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.2 mi from the centre · Maine Department of Transportation
North Haven Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Maine Department of Transportation
Rockland - North Haven
Ferry route · Maine Department of Transportation
Rockland - Vinalhaven
Ferry route · Maine Department of Transportation
Rockland - Matinicus
Ferry route · Maine Department of Transportation
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Knox County Regional Airport (RKD); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RKD has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Boston). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Rockland Ferry Terminal, 0.2 mi); routes include Rockland - North Haven, Rockland - Vinalhaven, Rockland - Matinicus.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockland, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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