Guidebook for Rockport

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Guidebook for Rockport

Food Scene

Excellent Oyster bar, great drinks and food, amazing views from the patio. 18 Central is a short walk from the apartment and an even shorter walk to Rockport Harbor. For fine dining this is an essential stop!
27 locals recommend
18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill
18 Central St
27 locals recommend
Excellent Oyster bar, great drinks and food, amazing views from the patio. 18 Central is a short walk from the apartment and an even shorter walk to Rockport Harbor. For fine dining this is an essential stop!
The Waterfront has been a midcoast staple for over 40 years. Located in downtown Camden on the harbor it's a great spot for lunch or dinner.
62 locals recommend
Waterfront
48 Bay View St
62 locals recommend
The Waterfront has been a midcoast staple for over 40 years. Located in downtown Camden on the harbor it's a great spot for lunch or dinner.
If you’re looking for fresh local seafood to prepare yourself, Graffam Bros offers the best selection around. From the Camden Street apartment it is only a brief walk away. They have everything from Live Lobster to fresh clams and mussels. In the summer the Seafood shack is open.
21 locals recommend
Graffam Bros. Seafood Market
211 Union St
21 locals recommend
If you’re looking for fresh local seafood to prepare yourself, Graffam Bros offers the best selection around. From the Camden Street apartment it is only a brief walk away. They have everything from Live Lobster to fresh clams and mussels. In the summer the Seafood shack is open.
If you love Thai Food you cannot miss Long Grain in Camden. Authentic and delicious, they recently moved into their new, larger facility. There is a great little bar and an Asian market as part of the restaurant. This is not your typical Thai restaurant, this is fine dining.
92 locals recommend
Long Grain
20 Washington St
92 locals recommend
If you love Thai Food you cannot miss Long Grain in Camden. Authentic and delicious, they recently moved into their new, larger facility. There is a great little bar and an Asian market as part of the restaurant. This is not your typical Thai restaurant, this is fine dining.
Fresh off the Farm is a short drive up Route One. They feature any number of organic fruits and vegetables along with several other organic products.
15 locals recommend
Fresh Off The Farm
495 Commercial St
15 locals recommend
Fresh off the Farm is a short drive up Route One. They feature any number of organic fruits and vegetables along with several other organic products.
Flatbread is located 1 mile to our south on Route One. Great artisan pizzas and salads and family friendly.
15 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
399 Commercial St
15 locals recommend
Flatbread is located 1 mile to our south on Route One. Great artisan pizzas and salads and family friendly.
Located right in downtown Rockport, Nina June is small gourmet shop with fine imported ingredients and delicious prepared food as well as dining. It has a cozy atmosphere and a great menu.
23 locals recommend
Nina June
24 Central St
23 locals recommend
Located right in downtown Rockport, Nina June is small gourmet shop with fine imported ingredients and delicious prepared food as well as dining. It has a cozy atmosphere and a great menu.
Custom meats, exceptional groceries, delicious meals. Everything you need in one place only moments away.
14 locals recommend
Maine Street Meats
310 Commercial St
14 locals recommend
Custom meats, exceptional groceries, delicious meals. Everything you need in one place only moments away.
Ask any local where to grab breakfast and most will tell you to head down to Rockland to the Home Kitchen. Along with several unique breakfast options they also offer a complete lunch menu. This can be a very busy spot any given morning.
55 locals recommend
Home Kitchen Cafe
650 Main St
55 locals recommend
Ask any local where to grab breakfast and most will tell you to head down to Rockland to the Home Kitchen. Along with several unique breakfast options they also offer a complete lunch menu. This can be a very busy spot any given morning.
Located Just accross the street from your current location. POI offers the area's best Italian cuisine. Don’t miss the house- made Gnocchi or the Lobster Ravioli.
13 locals recommend
Ports of Italy
141 Commercial St
13 locals recommend
Located Just accross the street from your current location. POI offers the area's best Italian cuisine. Don’t miss the house- made Gnocchi or the Lobster Ravioli.
Located in Camden on Mechanic Street the Bagel Cafe is a great place for coffee and bagels, sandwiches and salads. Open from 7am - 2pm. Sundays from 7:30 - 2pm.
10 locals recommend
Bagel Café
25 Mechanic St
10 locals recommend
Located in Camden on Mechanic Street the Bagel Cafe is a great place for coffee and bagels, sandwiches and salads. Open from 7am - 2pm. Sundays from 7:30 - 2pm.
Great food truck with a large menu next to Fresh off the Farm approximately 1 mile south from the apartment.
FatRoll Food Truck
Great food truck with a large menu next to Fresh off the Farm approximately 1 mile south from the apartment.
Great smoothies, salads and smoothie bowls. Wraps too!
The Smoothie Shack
Great smoothies, salads and smoothie bowls. Wraps too!
Freya's is a just a short walk or even shorter drive into downtown Rockport. They offer fantastic Gelato and Crepes, don't miss it!
Freya's
Freya's is a just a short walk or even shorter drive into downtown Rockport. They offer fantastic Gelato and Crepes, don't miss it!
Located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Rockport, Seafolk Coffee serves a great cup of Joe along with coffee house fair
Seafolk Coffee
22 Central St
Located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Rockport, Seafolk Coffee serves a great cup of Joe along with coffee house fair
Peter Ott's has been a mainstay in downtown Camden for many years. While their location and their seafood menu are both top notch, don't sleep on their ability to cook an excellent steak!
18 locals recommend
Peter Ott's on the Water
16 Bay Vw Lndg
18 locals recommend
Peter Ott's has been a mainstay in downtown Camden for many years. While their location and their seafood menu are both top notch, don't sleep on their ability to cook an excellent steak!
Tomi has become a staple in the area for fantastic Thai food and sushi. Eat in or take it out, they do a fantastic job. Add to that the fact that it's very close by and you have a winning combination.
6 locals recommend
Tomi Sushi And Noodle Bar
106 Commercial St
6 locals recommend
Tomi has become a staple in the area for fantastic Thai food and sushi. Eat in or take it out, they do a fantastic job. Add to that the fact that it's very close by and you have a winning combination.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rock Harbor is a late night Pub and sports bar located on Main Street in Rockland. In the summer they often have live music and a good fun atmosphere. They brew several good beers and the food is decent.
13 locals recommend
Rock Harbor Pub and Brewery
416 Main St
13 locals recommend
Rock Harbor is a late night Pub and sports bar located on Main Street in Rockland. In the summer they often have live music and a good fun atmosphere. They brew several good beers and the food is decent.
Cuzzys has been a local staple in the area for years. Located on Bayview street it's the hub for nightlife in Camden.
Cuzzy's Restaurant
21 Bay View St
Cuzzys has been a local staple in the area for years. Located on Bayview street it's the hub for nightlife in Camden.
Park Street is not your typical bar and grille in the midcoast. Mixing a texmex style of cooking with fresh Maine seafood they stand out for bar fair. Along with a big horseshoe bar and some big time Margaritas, Park Street is always a good time
13 locals recommend
Park Street Grille
1 Park Dr
13 locals recommend
Park Street is not your typical bar and grille in the midcoast. Mixing a texmex style of cooking with fresh Maine seafood they stand out for bar fair. Along with a big horseshoe bar and some big time Margaritas, Park Street is always a good time

Sightseeing

To get a good feel for the area and to get some great views of Penobscot Bay, no place is better than Mount Battie. Hike or drive to the top, you won't regret it. Road to top is closed once snow is on the ground.
91 locals recommend
Mount Battie
91 locals recommend
To get a good feel for the area and to get some great views of Penobscot Bay, no place is better than Mount Battie. Hike or drive to the top, you won't regret it. Road to top is closed once snow is on the ground.
The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is a staple of the midcoast. The Lighthouse itself sits at the end of a long granite breakwater that extends out into Rockland harbor. This is a must for someone looking for an iconic Maine experience.
99 locals recommend
Rockland Breakwater Light
99 locals recommend
The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is a staple of the midcoast. The Lighthouse itself sits at the end of a long granite breakwater that extends out into Rockland harbor. This is a must for someone looking for an iconic Maine experience.
If you want to take to the sea there is no better vessel than the Schooner Heron. Leaving from Rockport Harbor, sign up for a day or overnight trip
6 locals recommend
Schooner Yacht Heron
111 Pascal Ave
6 locals recommend
If you want to take to the sea there is no better vessel than the Schooner Heron. Leaving from Rockport Harbor, sign up for a day or overnight trip
We highly recommend treating yourself to a day with Captain Aaron and the crew of the Olad and Owl. Running out of Camden Harbor, they offer day cruises, sunset cruises and more.
28 locals recommend
Schooner Olad & Cutter Owl
1 Bay Vw Lndg
28 locals recommend
We highly recommend treating yourself to a day with Captain Aaron and the crew of the Olad and Owl. Running out of Camden Harbor, they offer day cruises, sunset cruises and more.

Shopping

Downtown Camden offers the best shops for visitors to find locally made items along with plenty of restaurants and bars. On the Harbor you can find several Schooners available for day trips. There's also a large park on the Harbor, perfect for a picnic!
184 locals recommend
Camden
184 locals recommend
Downtown Camden offers the best shops for visitors to find locally made items along with plenty of restaurants and bars. On the Harbor you can find several Schooners available for day trips. There's also a large park on the Harbor, perfect for a picnic!
Much like downtown Camden, Rockland features many small shops and galleries featuring any number of local products. It has an excellent Main street with an abundance of places to eat. Rockland is also home to many art galleries. Outside of the downtown area, Rockland also has several box stores if needed.
70 locals recommend
Rockland
70 locals recommend
Much like downtown Camden, Rockland features many small shops and galleries featuring any number of local products. It has an excellent Main street with an abundance of places to eat. Rockland is also home to many art galleries. Outside of the downtown area, Rockland also has several box stores if needed.

Essentials

Hannaford's is a full service supermarket located less than 5 minutes away
72 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
75 Maverick St
72 locals recommend
Hannaford's is a full service supermarket located less than 5 minutes away
Reny's is famous for its discount merchandise and its incredible inventory. From shoes to toys and everything in between!
14 locals recommend
Renys Department Store
83 Elm St
14 locals recommend
Reny's is famous for its discount merchandise and its incredible inventory. From shoes to toys and everything in between!
Village Variety or Stop -n- Go isn’t hard to find. A short drive down Route 1 (north), they offer the best local beer selection around.
Village Variety
60 Elm St
Village Variety or Stop -n- Go isn’t hard to find. A short drive down Route 1 (north), they offer the best local beer selection around.
The Circle K in Rockport is a short 5 to 10 minute drive. They sell beer and pizza. It is located right on Route 1 (south) and is open 24 hours a day
Circle K
849 Commercial St
The Circle K in Rockport is a short 5 to 10 minute drive. They sell beer and pizza. It is located right on Route 1 (south) and is open 24 hours a day
Clean Bee is a 5 minute drive and is a full service Dry Cleaner/Laundromat
6 locals recommend
Clean Bee Laundry
83 Elm St
6 locals recommend
Clean Bee is a 5 minute drive and is a full service Dry Cleaner/Laundromat

Parks & Nature

The State Park is a great place to get out into nature. There are several excellent trails that start there. Almost every one of them ending in a spectacular view of Camden, the midcoast and Penobscot Bay.
163 locals recommend
Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast Rd
163 locals recommend
The State Park is a great place to get out into nature. There are several excellent trails that start there. Almost every one of them ending in a spectacular view of Camden, the midcoast and Penobscot Bay.
A lesser known, and therefore quiet, hike can be found at the Beech Hill preserve. This is a short drive from 3 Camden Street. From the parking lot on Beech Hill road the trail will lead you up through the blueberry fields to the Beech Nut House. A historically restored "Tea House" at the top of Beech Hill, The Beech Nut House offers some of the best views of Rockport Harbor and beyond
Beech Hill
A lesser known, and therefore quiet, hike can be found at the Beech Hill preserve. This is a short drive from 3 Camden Street. From the parking lot on Beech Hill road the trail will lead you up through the blueberry fields to the Beech Nut House. A historically restored "Tea House" at the top of Beech Hill, The Beech Nut House offers some of the best views of Rockport Harbor and beyond
Rockport Harbor is the heart of the town. A brief 5 minute walk to the bridge, over the Goose River and down the hill will bring you to our favorite harbor on the coast. To one side of the Park is a small (usually) quiet beach. There’s plenty of green space and a boat launch. It’s a great spot to fish and watch the Lobster boats come and go. Day sailing is available and the downtown restaurants are not far. The perfect spot for an afternoon/evening walk or an early morning run.
16 locals recommend
Rockport Harbor
16 locals recommend
Rockport Harbor is the heart of the town. A brief 5 minute walk to the bridge, over the Goose River and down the hill will bring you to our favorite harbor on the coast. To one side of the Park is a small (usually) quiet beach. There’s plenty of green space and a boat launch. It’s a great spot to fish and watch the Lobster boats come and go. Day sailing is available and the downtown restaurants are not far. The perfect spot for an afternoon/evening walk or an early morning run.

Art Galleries

The Farnsworth offers the most extensive art collection in the area, featuring iconic art from Robert Indiana and anyone with the last name Wyeth! Located in downtown Rockland Maine, it is also surrounded by several local art galleries
178 locals recommend
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum St
178 locals recommend
The Farnsworth offers the most extensive art collection in the area, featuring iconic art from Robert Indiana and anyone with the last name Wyeth! Located in downtown Rockland Maine, it is also surrounded by several local art galleries
"Located in the heart of Rockland’s downtown arts district, CMCA is in walking distance of the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center, the Strand Theatre, and dozens of art galleries, restaurants, and hotels. Be ready to say wow!"
50 locals recommend
Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA)
21 Winter St
50 locals recommend
"Located in the heart of Rockland’s downtown arts district, CMCA is in walking distance of the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center, the Strand Theatre, and dozens of art galleries, restaurants, and hotels. Be ready to say wow!"
The Ralston Gallery is located in downtown Maine. Owner Peter Ralston is a well known photographer of Maine’s coast and islands.
Ralston Gallery
23 Central St
The Ralston Gallery is located in downtown Maine. Owner Peter Ralston is a well known photographer of Maine’s coast and islands.