Rockland Cafe is Rockland’s version of a local diner, and has the distinction of being one of the few restaurants in town that offers fresh steamed lobster dinners (single, double, triples) year round. They keep their tank right at the front of the restaurant. The owners’ nephew “lobsters,” so he keeps the restaurant supplied with a …
Read MoreSeriously – have you ever even met the owner when you stayed at one of those big chain hotels? Probably not. In fact, chances are Mr. Marriott did not serve you breakfast in the morning, make the homemade pie or cookies that you snacked on the night before, help you carry your luggage upstairs or …
Read MoreArcher’s on the Pier is located at 58 Ocean Street on the water in Rockland Harbor. This is chef/owner Lynn Archer’s second restaurant in town the first being the Brass Compass Café. It is a casual local seafood eatery that offers awesome views of the Rockland Breakwater, harbor and several marinas with both inside and …
Read MoreOutside of Acadia National Park, some of the best coastal hiking in Maine is located in the Penobscot Bay Region. There are hikes that offer breathtaking views of the rugged coast of Maine, its islands and wildlife. Mountain hikes, rock cliffs, marsh hikes and trails through forests and fields can all be found in this area. …
Read MoreRustica Cucina Italiana or Rustica as the locals have shortened it to pretty much since it opened in 2006. This is definitely a local favorite as evident by the restaurant being awarded the “Best of the Best” from the community for Italian food for the past 8 years. Chef/Owner John Stowe may be self-taught but …
Read MoreThe Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is a great stop on your way to the Rockland/Camden area from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park or visa versa. On a clear beautiful summer’s day from the Observatory you will be able to see for miles and take in such sites as the mighty Penobscot River, Penobscot …
Read MoreOkay so we finally convinced you to try a bed and breakfast as part of your upcoming anniversary celebration. So now you need to know where do I start looking to find the right one? First of all, try asking your friends or colleagues about the best B&Bs in Maine that they have visited or put a …
Read MoreIn today’s world it says a lot about a restaurant if it can stay in business for over twenty years with the same owner. It says even more about that restaurant if in all of that time it has NEVER advertised, is CASH ONLY (no credit cards), has NO PHONE and has NO SIGN to …
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