Lobsters, Lighthouses & Luxury in Maine

Maine. . . it conjures of visions of lighthouses, sure, but when I think of Maine, I think of lobsters.  Now, visitors to Rockland, Maine, can combine both delights with a month long celebration of Maine Lighthouse Week.

Rockland is well known for its lobster, including the Lobster Festival every August.  You can find fresh lobster in most restaurants around town, from gourmet fine dining restaurants to wear-a-bib lobster shacks.

Rockland is equally known for its lighthouses – 14 of which are located in Know Country – many accessible by car and foot.  Built back in the 1800’s, each lighthouse is unique in its design, with special tales of shipwrecks, rescues, legends, and ghosts.

Lobsters, Lighthouses & Luxury packages, offered by four of Rockland’s luxurious Historic Inns, include:

• Two nights at a historic inn, with an option to add on a third night at a specially priced rate
• Two tickets to the Maine Lighthouse Museum, including a guided tour
• Two tickets on Captain Jack’s Lobster Adventure (an eco-tour and boat ride when you learn about lobstering)
• $50 voucher for a lobster dinner (for two) at participating restaurants
• Maine Lighthouse book and map
• Self-guided Knox County lighthouse tour
• Exclusive guide tours of the Rockland Breakwater Light
• Chocolate treat
• Exclusive tour of the historic inns
• Two silly lobster hats

Packages are offered during the month of June, and start at $365/couple, representing up to a 30% savings.  You may also want to add on air service from Boston to Rockland via Cape Air (starting around $120).

Participating inns are:  LimeRock Inn, Captain Lindsey House, Berry Manor Inn, and Granite Inn.

You can book the Lobsters, Lighthouses & Luxury package with the Historic Inns of Rockland, through the inn website, or by calling (toll free) 877-ROC-INNS.

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