Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rockland, ME

  • The list below includes 97 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockland, Maine, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Lighthouses.
  • From Harbor Park to Sandy Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Isle, Camden, Belfast and Castine.
  • The list below includes 97 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockland, Maine, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Lighthouses.
  • From Harbor Park to Sandy Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Isle, Camden, Belfast and Castine.
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99% 164 votes
Movie Theaters 345 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Picking only a few of the main Hollywood releases, the Strand Theater mainly presents independent and art-house movies. It can also host theatre plays, live music performances and other events.
0.2 Miles
100% 34 votes
Paddleboarding 481 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Thorfin Expeditions has instructors who teach standup paddle boarding, outdoor education, and lead multisport adventures for individuals and as team building exercises. The company also offers new and used paddleboards for sale.
0.2 Miles
97% 68 votes
Specialty Shops 503 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Besides the 25 olive oil specialties and the 31 different balsamic vinegars, Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars also offers accessories and specialty foods.
0.7 Miles
94% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 75 Mechanic Street, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
The Sail Power and Steam Museum is a unique attraction that provides entertainment for all ages. An educational trip through nautical history features a huge collection of artifacts, photos, and much more. Tours are self-guided or given by the owner.
1.0 Miles
80% 107 votes
Fishing 130 Thomaston Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
With its authentic 30 foot-long lobster boat, Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure offers its clients glimpses of the local marine wildlife, including whales. The main purpose is, however, seeing lobsters and other seafood get caught in the captain's traps. Fishing trips are also available.
0.7 Miles
85% 34 votes
Children's Museums 75 Mechanic Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
The Coastal Children's Museum is a museum aimed at aiding children in discovering and learning about a variety of different topics. Featured exhibits include displays on the natural world, the arts and sciences, and the diversity of Maine's Coast.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
The museum features a plethora of maritime treasures that transport the viewer back in time. Foghorns collections, ancient Peapods, and the lights of lighthouses are all items that can be seen up close at the Shore Village Museum.
1.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Historic Buildings Samoset Road, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Breakwater & Marie Reed Park is a park featuring a mile long jetty (built to form a breakwater to protect the Rockland harbor from the sea.) Visitors to the park can walk across the jetty to a historic lighthouse.
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100% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 339 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Featuring one movie at a time, Strand Cinema is a small theater that shows independent films. They also function as a venue for a variety of musical acts, such as jazz and folk music.
2.1 Miles
94% 462 votes
Lighthouses 44 05 33 N, 69 02 39 W, Owls Head, ME 04854 MoreLess Info
Built in 1852 and with a height of 30 feet, the Owls Head Lighthouse also has on its site the original 1854 keeper's house and the 1895 oil house.
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