- Our list of the best things to do in Rockland, Maine, features the top 134 nearby activities — including 80 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rockland, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Rockland, ME , followed by 110 popular activities in nearby cities, including Camden, Belfast, Deer Isle, Rockport, Damariscotta, Stonington, Castine, Owls Head, Port Clyde, Vinalhaven, New Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Lincolnville, Rangeley and Searsport
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The Viles Arboretum, formerly the Pine Tree State Arboretum, features a conifer collection, a lilac collection, a native plant garden, a rock garden, Urban & Community Forestry Collection containing 36 species of trees especially chosen for their ability to do well in an urban environment, along with many other…
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Old Fort Western was built in 1754, and is the oldest surviving wooden fort in America. Visitors can also see the James Howard that was inhabited by 1770, and the general store stocked with supplies sold by Howard to other settlers.
36.0 Miles
The 20-acre Capitol Park is located next to the State House. Families enjoy having picnics under the park's trees, and playing ball on the large public lawns that were originally designed for band performances and public speeches.
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Local geological history of Maine is put on display at Sonny's Museum which features exhibits of prominent rock and gemstone specimens. There is even an extensive retail store where guests can purchase stones, fossils, and even semi-precious gemstone jewelry.
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Built in 1832 from granite, the State Capitol was destroyed by fire in 1866. After it was rebuilt, it became the house of several museum collections, including a copy of the state Constitution and some pieces of currency from those days.
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The Marine State History Museum has over 500,000 artifacts in the history collection including the United States only viewable collection of Civil War Flags. Elsewhere in the museum, visitors can also see Maine's largest archaeological collection and natural history specimens dating back to 1830.
36.2 Miles
Featuring a bronze statue of a young child, Samantha Smith's statue in Augusta pays tribute to her impact on history during the Cold War. The statue has a small plaque with background information on her life.
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The Governor Hill Mansion serves as a special events venue. The mansion contains four areas that can be rented: the Receiving room hosting up to 10 people, the Gold room hosting up to 15 people, the Parlor hosting up to 54 people, and Columbus Hall hosting up to 250 people.
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Reid State Park features a sandy beach unlike the usual rocky shoreline which is found in Maine in addition to a number of hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy activities like picnicking, swimming and wildlife watching here.
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Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the U.S. Capitol, designed the Maine State House that opened in January 1832. Today, visitors can tour the state house and see historical portraits, a rotating display of modern artist, and special activities in the Hall of Flags.