Acadia National Park
United States of America · Maine · 50 m
Description
Acadia National Park is located along the rugged Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of Maine and is one of New England’s most beautiful natural areas. The park is known for its pink granite cliffs, dense forests, clear lakes, and spectacular coastal landscapes, as well as Cadillac Mountain, which offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding islands. Acadia combines pristine nature with historic carriage roads and a wide range of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Nearby Bar Harbor, with its quintessential New England charm and Maine’s famous lobster cuisine, makes the national park one of the most appealing destinations on the East Coast of the United States.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Cadillac Mountain
- Park Loop Road
- Jordan Pond & Jordan Pond House
- Ocean Path
- Sand Beach
- Thunder Hole
- Beehive Trail
- Carriage Roads
- Bass Harbor Head Light Station
- Bar Harbor
- Otter Cliff & Otter Point
- Bubble Rock & South Bubble
- Precipice Trail
- Cadillac Mountain Sunrise
- Jordan Pond Path
- Gorham Mountain Trail
- Great Head Trail
- Schoodic Peninsula & Schoodic Loop Road
- Echo Lake & Echo Lake Beach
- Somes Sound
- Bar Island & Bar Island Trail
- Sieur de Monts & Wild Gardens of Acadia
- Jesup Path
- Eagle Lake
- Pemetic Mountain
- Dorr Mountain
- Champlain Mountain
- Sargent Mountain
- Penobscot Mountain
- Beech Mountain
- Acadia Mountain Trail
- Beech Cliff Trail
- The Bowl
- Bubble Pond
- Long Pond
- Seawall
- Wonderland Trail
- Ship Harbor Trail
- Southwest Harbor
- Northeast Harbor
- Asticou Azalea Garden
- Thuya Garden
- Jordan Pond House Popovers
- Wildwood Stables & Carriage Rides
- Stargazing
- Autumn Foliage
- Schoodic Point
- Raven's Nest
- Isle au Haut(Day trip)
- Whale Watching from Bar Harbor(Day trip)
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry