Rockland, Maine, USA

Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States.. 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.

The area of Rockland offers unique shops, boutiques, fine dining and art galleries. The town's Maine Street Historic District is especially fascinating and has been recorded in the National Register of Historic Places for its many fine examples of Italianate, Mansard, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architecture.

Things to see and do

* Downtown area
* Farnsworth Art Museum
* Unique shops & boutiques
* Art galleries
* Maine Street Historic District

General information

Cruise Season - May - Nov
Currency - US Dollar (US$)
Language - English
Land Area - 33.4 sq. km's
Population - 7,297 approx
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus eight hours
International Country Telephone Code - 1

Port Location - The port at Rockland is located in Rockland Harbor.

Travel Links - Knox County Regional Airport Located in Owls Head. Served by various commuter services, including Cape Air. Cape Air offers several flights daily to Boston's Logan Airport.

Rockland is also served by Concord Trailways buslines and Amtrak services to Portland. Visitors will need to arrange transportation north from Portland to Rockland (most commonly via bus or rental car).