Why visit Rockland
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Owls Head Light, Flagship Cinema, Farnsworth Art Museum and Rockland Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 69 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rockland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockland
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.
From the Wikipedia article Rockland, Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Owls Head Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Lighthouse in Maine, United States
Museums and landmarks37
Rockland Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Library in Rockland, Maine, United States
5 Beech Street, Rockland
Strand Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Rockland, Maine, United States
345 Main Street, Rockland
American Eagle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Schooner
Farnsworth Homestead
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house museum in Rockland, Maine, USA
Gen. Davis Tillson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Maine, United States
George Thorndike House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
House in South Thomaston, Maine
Indian Island Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Lighthouse in Maine, United States
Isaac H. Evans
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
US two-masted schooner
J. & E. Riggin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Schooner
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Knox County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Courthouse in Maine, United States
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Rockland, Maine, United States
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Beech Hill Preserve
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Knight's Marine Service
Marina and boat launch · 1.5 mi
519 Main Street, Rockland
The Apprentice Shop
Marina and boat launch · 1.5 mi
Preserving maritime craft, building human potential. The apprentice shop is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to...
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Cafe Grazie
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast · 2.0 mi
148 Main Street, Rockland
We-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-13:00
Hill's Seafood Co.
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.9 mi
266 Main Street, Rockland
Tu-Sa 11:30-14:20,17:00-19:30+; Su 11:30-15:00
Rock City Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pastry · 1.8 mi
316 Main Street, Rockland
Su-We 09:00-19:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-21:00
Roselyn Thai Fine Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 1.4 mi
80 Camden Street, Rockland
We-Th 11:30-15:00,16:00-20:00; Fr 11:30-15:00,16:00-20:30; Sa...
Wiley’s
Restaurant · Tacos/burritos · 1.8 mi
346 Main Street, Rockland
Mo-Th 11:00-16:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Stone Alley Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
218 Main Street, Rockland
Th-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
28 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship18
Finnish Congregational Church and Parsonage
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Saint Bernard Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
150 Broadway, Rockland
Crossroads Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 1.4 mi
50 Camden Street, Rockland
Saint Euphemia Orthodox Christian Chapel
Church · Orthodox · 1.4 mi
172 Limerock Street, Rockland
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.6 mi
11 White Street, Rockland
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging4
Maritime Farms Rockland – South End
Gas station · 2.2 mi
103 Main Street, Rockland
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Rockland
177 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 4.8 in | 17.2 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 4.2 in | 19.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 5.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 34°F | 5.2 in | 3.5 in |
| May | 62°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 59°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 41°F | 6.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 5.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 5.9 in | 15.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Rockport 1 Nnw (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Knox County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2023-07-06: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-22: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-15: Severe Storm And Flooding (Coastal Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Camden 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Belfast 21 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Damariscotta 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Boothbay Harbor 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Randolph 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Augusta 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Gardiner 33 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Farmingdale 34 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Richmond 34 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Waterville 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 20230609 185035 The former Miller's Garage, Rockland, Snaebyllej, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RocklandME 5 Beech Street, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- RocklandME Library, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rockland Ferry Terminal 2023 2, QuincyMorgan, CC0
- Rockland Ferry Terminal 2023 2 (cropped), QuincyMorgan, CC0
- Stone art at Rockland Ferry Terminal, QuincyMorgan, CC0
- Rockland Harbor Trail at Rockland Ferry Terminal, QuincyMorgan, CC0
- Rockland Ferry Terminal 2023, QuincyMorgan, CC0
- Maine Eastern 3573 at Rockland, September 2011, Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Rockland Turntable and Engine House-4, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockland Turntable and Engine House-29, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockland Turntable and Engine House-16, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockland Turntable and Engine House-21, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schooner Ladona docked in Rockland, Maine, PaigePhault, CC0
- RocklandME KnoxCountyCourthouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockland, Maine, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Rockland ME Main Street Historic District-1, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockland ME Main Street Historic District-6, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockland ME Main Street Historic District-13, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine (49477401048), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- RocklandME FarnsworthHomestead, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockland ME banner, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Security Trust Building Rockland ME-2, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Security Trust Building Rockland ME-1, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine., Panoramio user MementoMori, CC BY 3.0
- Strand Theater Rockland ME-1, Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 'Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse in Maine' by Tania Dey, Tania Dey, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Owl's Head Light, Jesse Lee Tucker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schooner Isaac H Evans, Capt. Doug Lee, Attribution
- Indian Island Light Station, Rockport, ME 01, Christine L Mitchell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J&ERiggin, Cinster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knox County Courthouse, Rockland, Maine, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Eagle NHL, criggle1, CC BY 2.0
- RockportME CarletonShepherdBlock, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Victory Chimes, Raphodon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SouthThomastonME GeorgeThorndikeHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomaston Academy building, Thomaston, Maine, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rockland Railroad Station, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StephenTaber, Cinster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rankin Block, Rockland, Maine, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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