Knox County Travel Guide

Maine

A wooden pier leading to a lighthouse at sunset.
A coastal town with autumn foliage, a marina with boats, and houses along the waterfront.
A lighthouse on rocky shore with a clear reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and a white building.
A sailboat on a body of water with a cloudy sky and distant mountains.
A foggy harbor with several sailboats docked.

Popular cities in Knox County

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Rockland
Known for Ports, Museums and Seafood
Love boating, museums and art? Get away to Rockland!

Reasons to visit

  • Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
  • Rockland Harbor Park
  • Sandy Beach
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A coastal landscape with autumn foliage, a bay, and a small town.
Camden
Known for Sea, Ports and Seafood
Trip time! Discover the boating, hiking and opera in Camden.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Battie
  • Camden Public Library
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A coastal town with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and a prominent American flag.
Rockport
Known for Sea, Shopping and Ports
Rockport awaits: its cafes, boating, sightseeing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Andre the Seal Statue
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A rocky shoreline with two white chairs facing the ocean at sunset. Boats are visible on the water, and a forested hill is in the background.
Tenants Harbor
Known for Marinas
Trip time! Discover the marina in Tenants Harbor.

Reasons to visit

  • Marshall Point Lighthouse
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A lighthouse on a rocky cliff surrounded by dense forest.
Owls Head
Known for Museums, Historical and Sea
Trip time! Discover the museums, history and beaches in romantic Owls Head.

Reasons to visit

  • Owls Head State Park
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A calm lake surrounded by dense forests and rocky shores.
Vinalhaven
Known for Islands, Hiking and Mountains
Get away to Vinalhaven! Enjoy the island views, hiking and mountains.
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Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

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You can find out about the history of Glen Cove with a trip to Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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