The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is located in the park and to get there, you have to walk about…read morea mile or more on the uneven granite slabs. There's some parts that have gaps, so you have to pay attention. But over all it was an easy walk to the light house. The walk itself was quite relaxing and beautiful. On each side of the pathway, the water on each side are quite different, which makes it beautiful. Once you reach the end, you'll find a lighthouse at the end. You can walk up the stairs of the lighthouse to get a better view. Overall, I really enjoyed this lighthouse and would come back.

The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is located in this park. There was ample parking . The…read morelighthouse is located almost one mile our and the walk to get there is not horrible, but you do have to pay attention. You walk along large stones/bolders with gaps in between. However, the views are spectacular. Definitely worth the walk for to experience the views.

I did not see any owls at this state park, and I would think that the windy bluffs are not the spot…read morewhere you'd find one as they seem to prefer quiet areas. However, the views are majestic and entrance is free. There are ways to walk down to the beach, which is rocky as is typical in the region. The lighthouse itself is not regularly open for visitation, but there is a visitor center below it. The amount of trails and things to do is not enormous, but it is a great place to have open to the public to take as a sightseeing endeavor.

Owls Well That Ends Well…read more State Park that includes a lighthouse, visitor center, and several beaches along the Penobscot Bay. The Good: *Free to visit *The Owls Head Lighthouse is the main draw here and for good reason as it's been in operation since 1825 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. *Gift shop *Picnic tables *Two beaches that are evidently swimmable *Large dirt lot that don't seem too busy *Easy drive over from nearby touristy Rockland The Meh: *If you're not a fan of stairs, then this lighthouse won't be your jam. The Ugly: *If you visit on a foggy day there won't be much of a view. =/ Conclusion: Superb lighthouse at my favorite price.

You can find the Beechnut Hut at 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME 04856, basically at the summit of…read morethe Beech Hill Preserve, a local park at the same address. The Beechnut Hut can be found via a short hike to the top of the bald. There's parking at the entrances (there are at least two) with the shorter next to a small building that's used to process blueberries that grow profusely near the top (I believe the entrance is off of Beech Hill Rd). The star of the Beech Hill Preserve is the Beechnut Hut - this is a stacked-stone building that apparently was used as a Tea Hut (for hunters?) back in the day when it was constructed. It's a beautiful rather Craftsman structure with extended porches, a living roof and stone used for all exterior walls. There are arches, columns, you name it. It's open for specific occasions (there's a schedule during the season posted at the trailheads). On the first day we hiked the fairly easy trail, the building was closed and rather fogged in so we returned via the second entrance a few days later for a clear view - spectacular. This is a wonderful destination for a small picnic (even though there aren't any real tables setup outside of the property) as it's very scenic and the grounds surrounding the Hut are relatively flat - just make sure you carry out anything you carry in (there are no bathrooms that I saw).

This memorial is both aesthetically pleasing, offers a great view of the harbor(s), and has an…read moreinteresting story behind it. The overall site is fairly accessible (other than the tower, which is a staircase only). The price to get up the mountain via vehicle is a little expensive per person (it would make more sense to pay per vehicle). It left me a little bit wanting from the experience. I imagine coming by hiking trail is more satisfying.

You can find the Mount Battier WW1 Memorial Tower at 280 Belfast Rd, Camden, ME 04843 right off of…read moreUS1 (It's called Belfast Rd in this stretch between Camden and Belfast). If you ride up to the summit there's parking near the top to access the Tower. In a recent visit we hiked Camden Hills State Park - the Tower is the prize when you you hike from the trailhead to the summit. The path of least resistance is to drive up and walk up to the summit. On the day we hiked the views were obscured by fog but we came back several days later and drove up for really spectacular views of the coast. The air here is very clean and the surrounding hillside primal - combined with the stone, arched tower it gives you a sense of what it feels like atop similar Medieval edifaces that have survived in Europe. Stairs get you from the arched double-entry to the top - it's a great vantage point to view the surrounding areas. As implied the tower is a historic marker devoted to those who fought or were involved during World War 1, especially local residents. There's more information on various signage and plaques - excellent learning opportunity enhanced by the very solid structure.

The Knox Museum is a true historical gem, not only for the small town of Thomaston, but for the…read moreentire state of Maine. The museum does an OUTSTANDING job of preserving the memory and legacy of founding father Henry Knox whom - to be frank - I was not familiar with at all (other than the one name drop he receives in the Hamilton musical). General Knox was born in 1750. In 1775, General George Washington chose Knox as his Chief of Artillery. He spent most of the Revolutionary War by Washington's side and following the war, he was chosen to be the first Secretary of War. Knox's Revolutionary War accomplishments include leading the expedition to transfer sixty tons of captured British cannon from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, directing Washington's famous Delaware River crossing, and taking charge of the placement of the artillery at Yorktown. In 1795, Knox retired to a large tract of land, located in what is now Thomaston, Maine which his wife had inherited from her mother. On this land, they built an elaborate nineteen-room mansion and named it "Montpelier". The original Montpelier was torn down in 1871, but an exact replica was pain-stakenly built in its place in 1929 by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The Montpelier Museum now houses many of the objects Knox kept in the original mansion that was donated by his descendants (including Marie Antoinnete's book case which is a whole wild story I'd never heard of before but is worth googling). A really interesting find and amazing legacy that Genera Knox has left behind in coastal Maine. If y'all ever find yourself up there I recommend making a visit! The museum and tour were a highlight of our most recent Maine trip.

It is so delightful to talk to volunteers who are so dedicated to their work. The Knox Museum is a…read morebeautiful building that was lovingly reconstructed and refurnished through tireless work by the volunteers, trustees and donations. We attended the annual Christmas Gala to see the decorations, which were beautiful, but the real fun was learning the stories of the building and its occupants from such enthusiastic volunteers. It was a lovely evening and we will certainly return again.

I assumed this museum was going to be pretty limited, but I was impressed with the variety of…read moreartworks on display. It's more than just the Wyeths; they have classic European artists and early American art. I loved getting to learn more about the local indigenous tribes and see the work of local artists whom I wouldn't otherwise get to see. Some of the art was even a bit risque, which was great to see at a small art museum. Highly recommend taking an hour or so to get lost in the Farnsworth.

We visited the both the gift shop and the outdoor sculpture garden this year. The gift shop's…read moreofferings, like the museum itself, center on the works of the Wyeths. The sculpture garden is worth a visit though less far less interesting.

So interesting and exhibits are tremendous and well documented. We had a guided tour by a real old…read moreschool schooner master of the Maine Schooner Fleet!

We went to the museum today at the request of my son (5y/old) and had a hideous experience…read more The person manning the museum who I conclude is the "Captain" others reference was exceptionally rude to our party (4 adults 1 child). At one point, trembling with rage after chasing my family in his mobility device, he advised my husband, small child, and myself that the $10/pp "suggested donation" was mandatory and due before leaving the vestibule. This was the 4th time he approached me about paying his "suggested donation." I had every plan to pay before leaving but didn't know whether my husband or friends had already paid something and wanted to catch up with them. He followed me and my son around the building to confront me repeatedly. He further accused my family of exploiting his hospitality and screamed at us for failing to pay (we had both assured him we would pay the suggested donation before leaving). The guy is a nut with an anger problem and I can't recommend taking a child. Avoid.