Exploring Our Area
Recommendations from your Captains
The Riggin’s home in Rockland is surrounded by beautiful mountains, world class restaurants, art galleries, and more, many within walking distance in Downtown Rockland. We’ve gathered a list of our local and personal favorites to check out if you find yourself with a few days on land before or after your sail!
Many of these activities are located in Camden, Rockport, and Thomaston, within a 10-20 minute drive of the boat. We have listed some further afield as well for those who want a little more adventure.
Arts & Entertainment
Art Galleries: Dowling Walsh Gallery, Landing Gallery, Caldbeck Gallery, Harbor Square Gallery
Museums: Farnsworth Art Museum, Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA), Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland Sail Power and Steam Museum
Movie Theaters: Strand Theatre, Flagship Cinemas
Eat & Drink
Restaurants: The Landings, Waterworks Restaurant, Rock Harbor Pub, Dry Dock Restaurant, Claws, Ada’s Kitchen, Suzuki’s Sushi Bar, Sammy’s Deluxe, North Beacon Oyster Co, In Good Company, Rustica Cucina Italiana, Primo, 40 Paper Bistro, The Waterfront, Fresh & Co, Mosaic, Uproot Pie Co
Coffee & Tea: Rock City Cafe, Atlantic Baking Company, Owl & Turtle Cafe and Bookstore, Zoot, FlipSide Coffee
Breweries and Distilleries: Blue Barren Distillery + Restaurant, Rock Harbor Brewing, Cellardoor Winery, Oyster River Winery, Allagash Brewing, Wiggly Bridge Distillery, Oxbow Brewing Company, Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery, Sea Hag Cider Co
Outdoor Activities
Walk or Hike: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Walk, Rockland Harbor Trail, Camden Hills State Park, Rockport Marine Park
Golf & Mini Golf: Rockland Golf Club, Samoset Golf Club, Goose River Golf Course, Megunticook Golf Club, Golfers Crossing Mini Golf, Cardinal Cove Mini Golf
Oakland Park Bowling Lanes (candlepin bowling)
Day Trip Spots
Where to Stay in Rockland
Hotels: 250 Main Hotel, Samoset Resort, Rockland Harbor Hotel, Trade Winds Inn
Bed & Breakfast: LimeRock Inn, Berry Manor Inn, Granite Inn, The Lindsey Guest House
Car Services & Transportation
Portland Airport to Rockland: Sterling Elite (207-785-3100), Concord Coach Line
Around Town: Joe’s Taxi (207-975-3560), Schooner Bay Taxi (207-594-5000)
Rentals: Enterprise, Budget