Rockland-Camden- Maine Travel Vacation Directory

Favorite Places:
Birch Point Beach (Lucia Beach)- Rockland- 220 yards, Pocket beach, rocky headlands and fresh water marsh.
Rockland Breakwater Light- Rockland- 1888 rebuilt in 1902. Built on granite pier.
Matinicus Rock- Criehaven TWP, near Rockland- 60' above sea level granite mass. Home of puffin colonies.
                                                                                          Other birds nest here such as raxorbill auk.
Two Bush Island Light- Two Bush Island- 1817, Located at the entrance of Two Bush Channel.
Crescent Beach- Owls Head- 1,100 yards, Swimming beach near summer colony.
Owls Head Light- Owls Head- 1826, Tower of white granite is built on the peak of the headland. 87' above the ground..
Areys Neck Woods- Vinalhaven- Trails near cove and marsh.
Armbrust Hill Wildlife Reservation- Vinalhaven- Old granite quarry. Pond, birches and quarry garden.
                                                                                          Trails & picnic area.
Lanes Island Preserve- Vinalhaven- 43 arces, Located on the rocky coast with blueberry, rose, bayberry and spruce.
Meadow Mountain Preserve- Warren- 259 acres, Portion of a wooded mountain and frontage on Quiggle Brook.
Osborn Finch Preserve- Waldoboro- 11 acres, Trails to old field and shoreline on Medomak River.
Camden Hills State Park- Camden- Hiking trails. Toll road to summit of Mt Battie. Campsites, picnic tables, toilets,
                                                                 hot showers, dumping station & parking. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Mount Battie- Camden- 600' elev gain, Views of Camden village and harbor. Nature trail to exposed summit. 1 mile.
Mount Megunticook- Camden- 1100 elev gain, Megunticook Trail passes by caves and stream. Views from to
                                                        exposed ledges. Map & guide at park entrance. Base to Lookout 1 mile.
Ragged Mountain- Camden- 1000' elev gain, Trail follows ski lift to ledges at the summit. Views of West Branch Trail.
                                                    Snow Bowl to summit. 1mile.
Maiden Cliff- Camden- 800' cliffs. Views of Megunticook Lake. Accessible by Camden Hills park trail.
Mullins Head Park- North Haven- Town park near the shore.
Damariscotta Lake State Park- Jefferson- Park on lake, swimming, fishing, picnic tables, grills and parking.
Warren Island State Park- Islesboro- Accessible by boat only. Hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, mooring
                                                                     & boat launching.
Marshall Point Light- St George- 1823 rebuilt 1858, White tower is 30' above high water.
Whitehead Light- St George- 1807 rebuilt 1852, Thomas Jefferson gave the orders to build the lighthouse.
                                                                                     Gray tower and attached to a red brick building.
Fort St Georges- St George- 1809, State owned fort. Accessible by boat.
Martinicus Rock Light- Criehaven- 1848, Originally a wooden building & 2 wooden towers.
                                                                            Replaced with 2 granite towers. Light is automatic.
Grindle Point Light- Islesboro- 1850 replaced in 1875. 54' from high water.
Bald Rock Mountain- Lincolnville- 500' elev gain, Veiws of Mt Desert Island and Penobscot Bay islands.
                                                               Road to summit. 1/2 mile.
Head Tide- Alna- Holding pool above mill dam (abandoned). During spring run the water is filled with alewives.
Sheepscot Reversing Falls- Alna- Tidal channel with 2 directional falls.
Franklin Island Light- Friendship- 1805 rebuilt 1855, Accessible by boat.

Recreation:
Camden Snow Bowl Ski Area- Camden- Views of Penobscot Bay. 11 downhill trails, toboggan chute & snow tubing.
Merryspring Park- Camden- 67 acres, Park, trails, gardens & lecture series.
Penobscot Bay Cruises- Camden
Warren Island State Park- Isleboro- Camping and boat access.
Lincolnville Beach- Lincolnville- Sand beach, swimming and boating.
Megunticook Lake- Lincolnville- Public beach, swimming, fishing and boating.
Mount Megunticook, Fernald's Neck and Bald Rock- Lincolnville- Hiking trails.
State Ferry Terminal- Lincolnville- Ferry to Isleboro.
Monhegan-Thimaston Boat Line- Port Clyde- Ferry to Monhegan Island.
Rockland Breakwater- Rockland- Walk to Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. Sandy beach & ocean views.
Sandy Beach Park- Rockland- Views of Rockland Harbor. Public beach.
State Ferry Terminal- Rockland- Ferry to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus.

Attractions:
Camden Civic Theatre- Camden- Theatre productions (amateur) in the 106 year old Camden Opera House (restored)
Camden Amphitheater and Harbor Park- Camden- Amphitheater with park overlooking Camden Harbor.
Day Sails- Camden- 2 1/2 hour and full day sail and powerboat cruises.
Knox Mill Museum- Camden- Exhibits on woolen mill history.
Windjammer Fleet- Camden- 3 & 4 day and weekly cruises.
The Olson House- Cushing- Paintings by Andrew Wyeth.
Friendship Museum- Friendship- Exhibits on the Friendship Sloop housed in an old brick schoolhouse.
Riverside Community- Head Tide- National Historic District. 1938 meeting house, 1860 school, 1890 store.
Sailor's Memorial Museum- Isleboro- Exhibits of maritime and coastal artifacts.
Kelmscott Farm- Lincolnville- Rare livestock breeds. Tours.
Matinicus Island- Small population. Great get away.
Island in Penobscot Bay- North Haven- Charming town with 2 gift shops, a small inn, 2 retuarants and a general store.
Birch Point State Park- Owls Head- Park with trails and sandy beach.
Owls Head Transportation Museum- Owls Head- Antique cars, airplanes and engines.
Marshall Point Lighthouse and Museum- Port Clyde
Day Sails- Rockland- 2 hour and 1/2 & full day sail and powerboat cruises.
Farnsworth Museum and Homestead- Rockland- Collection of Wyeth family paintings. 18th & 20th century
                                                                         American works. Greek Revival home with original Viictorian furnishings.
Great Schooner Race- Rockland- July.
Shore Village Museum- Rockland- Collection of lighthouse equipment, bouys, working lights and sound signals.
Winjammer Fleet- Rockland- 3 & 4 day and weekly cruises.
Aldemere Farm- Rockport- North America's largest herd of Belted Galloway cattle.
Bay Chamber Concerts- Rockport- Chamber and jazz concerts in the 105 year old Rockport Opera House (restored).
Maine Coast Artists Gallery- Rockport- Works by Maine artists.
Maine Photographic Workshop, Gallery and Store- Rockport- Internationally know school of photography.
Marine Park- Rockport- Statue of Andre the Seal. Lime kilns (restored), locomotive engine, windjammer
                                             cruises & boat tours
Vesper Hill- Rockport- Gardens that are popular for weddings.
General Henry Knox Mansion- Thomaston- Home of General Knox (replica). 22 rooms with period pieces.
Maine Watercraft Museum- Thomaston- 130 traditional small craft representing a cross section of boats
                                                                           produced in Maine since the 1800s.
Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage- Union- Located in a 1 room schoolhouse. Displays of life in the
                                                                                    early days of Maine.
Vinalhaven Historic Society Museum- Vinalhaven- Exhibits and photos of the town's seafaring and quarrying hertiage.
Waldo Theatre- Waldoboro- 19th century building. Live productions and movies.
Waldoboro Historical Society- Waldoboro- Museum includes cattle pound and Boggs country schoolhouse (restored).