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Andre the Seal Statue

Harbor View Drive, Rockport Marine Park, Rockport, ME
207-236-0676
Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Rockport
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Most recent review
- 26 May 2012
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Portland, Maine
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The kids loved the story and seeing the statue of Andre the seal. More

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Northport
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The statue is in Rockport Harbor which is one of the prettiest little harbors in Maine. It is a very relaxing place to go. Even though repaired from a previous attack, the statue is still very cute and reminds one of the story of Andre the seal. More

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Maine
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44 reviews 44 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Fun to look at if you know the story of the seal and he was a part of your childhood memories. If not, might just be another seal statue. More

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McLean, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Rockport Harbor is one of the best sites on the Maine coast. Check out the statue of Andre the Seal. More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2009
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Yes, this is the location of the Andre the Seal statue, but there is a lot more to do in this small, picturesque park than just look at the statue. Rockport, ME has one of the more scenic harbors, and I've seen a lot or Maine harbors. This park boasts a nice little beach (on the opposite side of the... More

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Bellingham, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2008
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Andre's statue is a great spot to visit with young kids. They will love petting the granite seal and hearing the story about how Andre lived in Rockport Harbor and performed tricks. I would recommend reading the Andre the Seal book before visiting Rockport and the statue since that will make it even more special. More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2008
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André was a harbor seal who spent his winters at the New England Aquarium in Boston and his summers in Rockport Harbor. Every spring for over 20 years the Seaquarium would release him and André would swim north to Rockport (150+ miles). It was always a high point for local residents when he reappeared. He was the honorary harbormaster. A... More

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