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Rockland is a city in Maine that has witnessed a resurgence in recent years. Once boarded up shops are now colorfully decorated and the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center offer a diverse Maine artisan collection. Rockland plays host to many festivals, including the Maine Lobster Festival and the North Atlantic Blues Festival.

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[edit] By plane

• Knox County Regional Airport (IATA: RKD) (ICAO: KRKD), Located in Owls Head. Served by various commuter services, including one operating for U.S. Airways.

• Portland International Jetport (PWM), [1]. Located in Portland.

• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Located in Boston, Massachusetts.

[edit] By bus

• Concord Trailways, Toll free: 800-639-3317.

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• Amtrak, [2]. The Downeaster.
• Maine Eastern Railroad, [3]. Come aboard our restored vintage railcars for a carefree journey through the spectacular scenery of mid-coast Maine, between Brunswick and Rockland.

[edit] By car

Besides walking or using a rental car, the best mode of transportation in town is a taxi. Rockland Yellow cab is a new company in the area. you can reach them at 207-596-3440. they are the only service in the state of maine to run New York style black and yellow taxis, and the veteran drivers are uniformed in the 1940's - 50's style uniforms. there are also two other services in the area, but yellow cab is the best hands down.

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• Maine State Ferry Service[4] to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus Island.

[edit][add listing] See

• Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Phone: 207-596-6457, [5]. 10AM-5PM. Daily in summer; closed Monday in other seasons. $10 adults; $8 seniors; $8 students 18 and older; children 17 and younger.

• Maine Lighthouse Museum, 1 Park Drive, ☎ +1 207-594-3301, [6]. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4PM. Largest collection of Lighthouse artifacts in the country. Recently merged with the American Lighthouse Foundation. Located in the recently renovated Penobscot Bay Gateway Visitor's Center. $5/Free (Adults/Children).  edit

• Owl's Head Transportation Museum, Route 73, Owls Head, Phone: 207-594-4410, [7]. Owl's Head has a terrific collection of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles including more than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages and engines.

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• Take a Windjammer Cruise

• Walk the 7/8 mile long breakwater to the Breakwater Lighthouse

• Check out the many galleries, shops, and restaurants downtown.

• Take the ferry from Rockland to one of many beautiful working islands, including Vinalhaven, North Haven or Matinicus.

• Take a day trip to Camden, Belfast or around the beautiful Saint George Peninsula.

[edit] Festivals

• Maine Lobster Festival, [8].
• North Atlantic Blues Festival, [9].
• Maine Boats Homes & Harbors Show, [10]

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[edit][add listing] Eat

• Primo, 2 South Main Street, Phone: 207-596-0770, [11]. One of the top rated restaurants in the state.

• Cafe Miranda, 15 Oak Street, Phone: 207-594-2034, [12]. Offering an exceptionally large number of inventive dishes, many of which are cooked in an open wood-fired oven.

• Amalfi, 12 Water Street, Phone: 207-596-0012, Excellent meditteranean restaurant.

• Rockland Cafe, 441 Main Street, [13]. Best option for a well-prepared, affordable homestyle meal.

• Any of the areas many fantastic lobster pounds, for fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Ask a local.

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• In Good Company, 415 Main Street, Phone: 207-593-9110. A wine bar with a varied (and often affordable) selection of wines, ports and beers, as well as expertly prepared appetizers and entrees.

• Waterworks Pub, 7 Lindsey Street, Phone: 207-596-2753. Beers brewed by local Rocky Bay Brewery and good pub fare. Live music.

• Timeout Pub, 275 Main Street, Phone 207-596-9336. Blues Night M 7-10pm. F,Sa local music.

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• Captain Lindsay House Inn, 5 Lindsey St., Phone: 207-596-7950, [14]. Nine room B&B located just off Main Street.

• Berry Manor Inn, 81 Talbot Avenue , Phone: 207-596-7696 , [15]. Twelve room B&B located within walking distance of Main Street. AAA 4 diamond rated.

• Limerock Inn, 96 Limerock Street, Phone: 207-594-2257, [16]. Turreted Queen Anne Victorian located steps away from art galleries, shops, fine dining and the world renowned Farnswoth Art Museum and Maine Lighthouse Museum. Elegant eight room B&B each with private luxury bath. Three course breakfast served daily. Offers free wireless internet, has a 24 hour guest pantry stocked with refreshments, and snacks and a business center.

• Hampton Inn, 190 New County Road, Thomaston,[17]. New hotel located in nearby town of Thomaston.

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