It is easy to see why Forbes Magazine called Rockport, Maine the prettiest U. S. town in 2008. The population of 3,400 encircles the picturesque harbor. This waterway to the Atlantic once served cargo ships filled with lime stone. The local quarry provided materials to rebuild the U. S. Capitol after it was attacked in the War of 1812. Now the harbor serves locals for mooring their yachts and pleasure boats while tourists enjoy sightseeing trips aboard windjammers and schooners. The village also boasts of an artist community, numerous galleries plus the Rockport Opera House built in 1891.
