The seventh-most visited national park in America is Acadia, the "Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast". The park's diverse landscape encompasses rugged granite peaks, dense forests, picturesque islands, and frequent panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. An impressive network of trails and carriage roads exposes visitors to a variety of ecosystems, like wetlands, forests, intertidal zones, freshwater lakes, and mountain peaks. Summer is an excellent time to explore this captivating park but fall is perhaps the most beautiful, with strikingly colorful foliage lighting up the landscape.
Acadia National Park Attractions
From challenging hikes up steep trails to leisurely strolls along the Ocean Path, there's an opportunity to connect with nature at every turn. Explore charming lighthouses like Bass Harbor Head Light, or enjoy the invigorating spray of Thunder Hole. Boating, kayaking, and whale watching tours offer unique perspectives of the coastline and its marine inhabitants, while the tranquil carriage roads allow for easy exploration of the park's interior.
Jordan Pond
Jordan Pond is the most popular of Acadia’s lakes, backdropped by the North and South Bubbles and encircled by a lovely, level hiking trail. The famous - and busy - Jordan Pond House overlooks the lake from a bluff to the south.
Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and the first place to see the sunrise in the United States from October 7 through March 6. Driving to the top is easy but requires a permit and advance planning.
Tide Pooling
Dramatic rocky shores create tide pools that teem with a variety of interesting marine life, offering hours of curious entertainment. When hiking to the beach, awareness of high and low tides is an important planning piece that's often overlooked.
Carriage Roads
The unique and fabulously sculpted carriage roads are 16-foot wide roads made of crushed gravel that prohibit motor vehicles. They are designed for walkers, bikers and horseback riders offering gentle grades and lovely views.
Acadia National Park Lodging
With a popular and spread-out park like Acadia, where you stay can make or break your trip. Centralizing your lodging and having an itinerary planned in advance will help avoid long drives and sizable crowds. That’s why we’re here to help you!
