Why go
- City in Maine, United States.
- Served by Knox County Regional Airport (RKD).
History
Rockland is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 6,936. The city is a popular tourist destination. It is a departure point for the Maine State Ferry Service to the islands of Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: Boston
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Knox County Regional Airport (RKD); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RKD has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Boston). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Rockland Ferry Terminal, 0.2 mi); routes include Rockland - North Haven, Rockland - Vinalhaven, Rockland - Matinicus.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockland, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.