Rockland

Rockland, with its almost 8,000 population, is the next town of size. It has all the hustle, bustle, and commercial activity of a modern seaport from which lobsters are shipped throughout the world. Here you find the Farnsworth Art Museum, which is almost a required stop because of its 19^th- and 20^th-century paintings by Fitzhugh Lane and a large collection of paintings by members of the Wyeth family, who traditionally summered in Maine. Their ability to capture local Maine scenery and everyday events in oil and watercolor makes a visit to this museum a rewarding experience.