What’s Nearby

Knox Museum is located in the Mid-Coast area of Maine, a beautiful coastal experience with a myriad of activities, restaurants and shopping. To see more of what the Mid-Coast has to offer, browse the following sites:

Sightseeing:

NYT’s 36 Hours in Mid-Coast Maine, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/travel/36-hours-in-midcoast-maine.html?_r=0

Nearby Museums:

Farnsworth Art Museum, www.farnsworthmuseum.org

Located in Rockland just a short trip from Knox Museum, the museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists, including Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth.

Owls Head Transportation Museum, www.ohtm.org

Owls Head Transportation Museum, just outside Rockland, exhibits a large collection of pioneer-era aircraft, antique automobiles, engines, bicycles, carriages and motorcycles.

The Maine Lighthouse Museum, www.mainelighthousemuseum.org

Located a few miles from Knox Museum, The Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland is home to the largest collection of Fresnel lighthouse lenses and a landmark collection of lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia. The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is located in the same building.

Other Points of Interest:

Thomaston Historical Society, www.thomastonhistoricalsociety.com

Located at the foot of Knox Street, the Historical Society occupies the last remaining outbuilding on the site of the original Montpelier and has an extensive collection of Mid-Coast artifacts, historical documents and memorabilia from the Thomaston area.

Marshall Point Light House, www.marshallpoint.org

One of the most photographed sites on the New England coast, home of Molly and Nellie – the lighthouse dogs – and a stop on Forrest Gump’s cross-country run. There is a lot to see and do at the Marshall Point Lighthouse. Bring your picnic basket, and enjoy the jaw-dropping water view!

Monhegan Boat Line, http://monheganboat.com/

Hop the mail boat from Port Clyde, 15 miles down the Saint George Peninsula from Montpelier, and enjoy a leisurely ride across open water to the little island that time forgot, Monhegan. Once there, explore the idyllic little fishing village’s shops and galleries, take in the vistas that have inspired generations of artists, and sample breathtaking views from 17 miles of hiking trails, complete with magical “fairy houses” tucked beneath the trees. 

Some Great Restaurants:

In Good Company, ingoodcompanymaine.com

In Good Company is located at 415 Main Street in Rockland, Maine, is open 7 days a week, 4:30 pm to close, and is wheelchair accessible. Intimate bistro setting with excellent food. (207) 593-9110.

Primo, www.primorestaurant.com

Chef Melissa Kelly, James Beard – Winner 2013, Best Chef | Northeast serves outstanding farm-to-table Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in a comfortably elegant setting. Truly, a destination.

Cafe Miranda, www.cafemiranda.com

Award-winning Chef Kerry Altiero provides an amazingly diverse and eclectic menu, guaranteed to please, in a hip little downtown bistro. Best Maine Farm-to-Table Restaurant 2013.

East Wind Inn, www.eastwindinn.com

On the water in Tenants Harbor and just down the road from Knox Museum, the inn offers charming accommodations and a fabulous little restaurant located in “Wyeth country.”

The Youngtown Inn, www.youngtowninn.com

A real gem, The Youngtown Inn in Lincolnville is well worth seeking out for Chef Manuel’s outstanding classic French cuisine, gorgeous country ambiance, and elegant accommodations.

And also while in Thomaston, don’t miss Athens Pizzeria and The Thomaston Café on Main Street for a terrific casual meal, and The Slipway Restaurant, down on the water at the end of Knox Street, for lunch and dinner in a quintessential Maine setting.