Rockport

Heading north on U.S. 1, you come to Rockport before you reach the tourist mecca of Camden. The most interesting part of Rockport—the harbor—is not right on U.S. 1, so many people drive by without realizing it's here. Much of the movie In the Bedroom with Sissy Spacek was filmed at this colorful harbor. You can get there by following the first rockport sign you see off U.S. 1 at Pascal Road.

Rockport, originally called Goose River, was part of Camden until 1891. The cutting and burning of limestone was once a major industry in this area. The stone was cut in nearby quarries and then burned in hot kilns. The resulting lime powder was used to create mortar. Some of the massive kilns are still here.

One of the most famous sights in Rockport is the Rockport Arch, which crosses Union Street at the town line. It was first constructed of wood and mortar in 1926, was demolished in 1984, then rebuilt by popular demand in 1985. The arch has been displayed in a number of movies, including Peyton Place and In the Bedroom.