Well known as an artists’ community, Rockport is a small town on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Rockport vacation homes and vacation cottages are located in the Mid-Coast region of the state in a seaside area visited for its quiet, relaxing ambience and leisurely recreation. This picturesque area has its own 19th century opera house, which is still in use today. Some of the windjammer fleet in Maine are located in Rockport, now designated as National Historic Landmarks. Nearby hills and forests provide ample hiking and outdoor recreation along with the Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re up for it, Rockport is famous for its hands-on workshops in photography, furniture making, film, and digital media. Kayaking and sailing lessons are also popular here for those interested in learning. Rockport vacation cottages and vacation homes are a great alternative to the resorts that fill some of the seaside towns in Maine.