Fun! We based our…read moresummer family vacation around the Lobster festival and used Camden and Lincolnville as our base camp to explore. We had a good time but were a little disappointed honestly bc, while it's not small, it wasn't as large as we anticipated. There is one main tent that has steamed lobster as well as several soups and chowders. Nearby is also a line for lobster rolls and you a get lobster nachos and such. There was a cute tent with merchandise which was pretty well stocked with mugs, hats, magnets, t-shirts and tons of other cute lobster-themed goodies. Some food trucks scattered about offered other options and there were a good 20-30 vendors selling other wares and crafts.

From Reno, Nv. we flew into Portland, ME. to the Maine Lobster Festival. Yes, finally scratching…read morethis off my bucket list. Festival runs from July 30- August 3rd. The Festival is located at Rockland's Harbor Park, is easy to find on Main Street. There is FREE parking at South Elementary School (30 Broadway, Rockland, ME) where a free shuttle bus will take you downtown to the Festival. Buses run every 30 minutes or less. Entrance gates are located on Main Street and Park Street. It was sprinkling our first day at the festival therefore the lines were nonexistent; loved it! I was here for the Lobstah but there were quite a lot of food vendors if I wanted to have fish, chicken or pork. A lot of drink options as well, boba, beer, lemonade and plenty of other soft drinks. We purchased the 3 lobster dinner for 85 dollars it came with a corn in the cob, hot drawn butter, slaw, bib, salt, pepper, 1 napkin, 1 wet wipe and a plastic wobbly pick I'm guessing to aid with getting the lobster out of the shell(useless). We also got a Shore dinner for 59, which came with 1 lobster, big steamed clams, corn on the cob, chowder of your choice, they had about 5 different types, we got the haddock, it was chunky and had a lot of flavor.They sell lobster crackers for 8 dollars shaped like a claw but they are also useless without a real handle and once you get butter on them, which it's inevitable, they get slippery and you have the 1 thin paper napkin to work with. Anyway, BYO cracker and napkins; Messy transaction but lots of fun! They have a tent with lots of arts and crafts. Local artists showcase their work and it's all available for purchase. I saw a few ladies selling knitted items and home made jewelry too. So many beautiful things, you're sure to find something for everyone to take home. All people working here are volunteers and they are sweet and friendly. I plan on returning for sure. It was a super chill and fun experience. Loved it!

Loved going to this bar when we were staying at 250 Main, a couple of blocks away…read more The owners are a young couple with a dream and you can tell how hard they are working to make Lemon Bar a great bar. And it delivers! I was shocked and delighted they had spanish vermouth! They know cocktails and have inventive creations. I also LOVE that they have a mini martini! Perfect for people who cannot or don't want to drink an entire second cocktail, like me.

Adding this review to cancel out the one other persons insufferable review. Place is great; far…read morefrom a dive, but still not too serious to omit the champagne of beers from their menu. Great dim lit ambiance, expertly crafted cocktails, nice staff, real good ice cubes. We got dirty martinis, sazerac, and white Negroni and everything was excellent. Really hope to see them succeed, truly a great addition to the community

Second time here. Cool place serving alcohol and has pool tables. I have done 2 rooms and they both…read morewere well thought out and challenging. We just did the asylum and it had a little too many math problems for my taste but still fun. We booked for 2 people at $90 as I only like private rooms. Rates normally are 30pp. Well worth it!

I've been there a couple times but tonight one of the rooms wasn't work due to tech issues. but…read morethey were super accommodating and gave us a couple hours of pool to make up for it and they were so apologetic and went out of there way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. the hospitality was amazing. highly recommend.

I had a little trouble locating the Maine Lighthouse Museum because I approached it from the side…read morecloser to the water, and it looked like a police station. Walking around the building, I passed a restaurant before I found the entrance to the museum itself. There are bathrooms in the lobby area, then I waited to pay at the window looking into their gift shop. $12 for most adults while the military ahead of me were $6, and seniors receive a discount as well and pay $8. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Admittedly I did not read absolutely everything, but my visit through their space lasted a good 40 minutes, and I got emotional reading through a few exhibits.

Shedding Light on the Subject…read more The nation's largest lighthouse museum located in touristy Rockland, Maine. The Good: *Tours available *Huge collection of artifacts and Fresnel lenses *Nice gift shop *Park Street Grille located in same building The Meh: *Admission $12/adults; $8/seniors; $6/military; & kids 12 and under free. *Seasonal March - December (check their FB page before visiting or call) *Not the biggest museum we've ever been to as you can probably be in and out in around an hour. The Ugly: *Parking can be difficult during busy times of year (i.e., summer) Conclusion: Nice museum for lighthouse lovers like ourselves. If you happen to be in town then it's worth a visit, but not necessarily go out of your way for.

There's everything to like at this pub in downtown Rockland. I tried every beer they had on tap…read more(their beer, not the guest selections) and enjoyed them all. No clear favorites. They were all just as good. I had a Philly Cheeseburger with onions peppers and cheese. It was delicious but served on a pretty dense roll that squished the insides out when I bit down on it. Ended up using a knife and fork. My wife had the fish tacos and loved them. Rockland is a cool place and there are a lot of options, even in the off season. I would certainly return here, though. Everything was very good.

A nice little pub with good pub food and local hand crafted brews that you can purchase by the can.read more

Only spot open on a Thursday at lunch in early June but it crushed for a meal and a few beers…read morebefore headed back on the ferry to Rockland. Would recommend for good pub food on a trip to vinalhaven.

Just because it's about the only place in town in October by no means diminishes the fun & good bar…read moreeats of the Sand Bar. Even better, showing up on music trivia night, for a draft beer & a flatbread pizza. Lots of regulars & families, & just a few steps' walk from the awesome Tidewater hotel.

Due to lack of time this review is solely for the gift shop portion. My wife and I did not have…read moreenough time to fully view the museum but did have time to quickly browse the shop. Considering it's a museum gift shop (I feel like typically they can be a huge miss) this one was pretty solid. They have postcards of artworks on display, puzzles, lots of things for kids, and more. Definitely worth a browse speaking as someone who did not visit the museum itself, although I would return to check out the actual museum again. Staff of the gift shop were friendly!

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.

Don't let the entrance to this restaurant deter you . It needs some welcoming and brightening in…read moreits lobby . A flight of stairs takes you down to the lower level . A group of 8 shared a delicious lunch outside on the patio . Four of us enjoyed a special of the day with heirloom tomatoes and burrata . The presentation was beautiful and the flavors amazing . Equally appreciated were the fish tacos . The wagyu burger was full of flavor . Another friend had the fish and chip which were excellent. Marina our server was cheerful and delightful Our Sunday lunch was a nice experience.

Way too expensive!!! They say, you get what you pay for. Not there. I will not return.read more