Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park is a national park Bar Harbor located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (207) 288-3338

  • Website

    nps.gov/acad

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  • Type

    National Park

Address

Mount Desert Island Bar Harbor , ME 04609 United States

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PureWow

Get up early to climb to the top of Cadillac Mountain (it’s the first place the sun rises in the United States ) and consider yourself a happy camper. Read more

Men's Health Mag

You can't go wrong stopping anywhere along Maine's coast, but this park—the oldest east of the Mississippi—is a sight to behold. Spend all day or just stop by and snap a few pics. Read more

Ron Jeramiah

Beautiful state park ...make it a week here as there is a LOT to see! Be sure to take the scenic trails and get to high points to see the panoramic views

Robyn S

Visiting Acadia National Park? Try out some of the 120 miles of hiking trails for all levels of abilities and don't forget the Ranger Programs, of which most are FREE.

Ali

Beautiful. Perfect mix of great trails , evergreen jungles, mountainous terrain, and sand beaches . The Gorham trail , and the Sand beach are definite highlights

Genny Dean

Big and beautiful! So easy to get around, hikes of all levels. Def use the free shuttle to get from summit to summit. Sand Beach is beautiful. Eat at Jordan pond house for a great view and great food.

Richard Revilla

Amazing National Park . Only one in the Northeast and worth the visit. Not as large as you NP out west but does capture the beauty of the east coast.

Svitlana Udovenko

The views from here are just stunning. Get here to watch the sunset , it doesn’t get more beautiful.

Hank

If you go to the visitor's center and pay the $25 pass, you get to park and use the free shuttle tours for 7 days. You can just drive around. If you drive the Loop, you will be asked to pay the fee.

Barbara Smith

An amazing place. Definitely do the walk from Otter Cliff to Sand Beach . Beautiful trails around Jordan Pond . Drive from there to Cascade Mtn for great views .

Robyn S

Must SEEs for 1st time visitors-Park Loop Road , Cadillac Mountain , Thunder Hole , Jordan Pond House for popovers , Bar Harbor, Eagle Lake , Seawall, Bass Harbor Lighthouse , and Echo Lake .

John Hankus

What a beautiful park . From the sand beach to Jordan pond to Cadillac mountain , this place is gorgeous. Take a hike on the great head trail by sand beach . Probably a 2 hour home with awesome views .

The Traveler

Bring good walking shoes & take advantage of the trails . Park can get very crowded especially at Cadillac Mountain . Bring picnic lunches you will say money.

Guamibear

Gorgeous park . Fantastic shuttle system!!! Don't bother driving! Park and take the shuttle or bike ! I plan to come back to hike more trails , kayak , and bike . Completely breath taking. Just go!!!

Juliana Molina

Amazing during autumn at fall foliage peak. Sunset at the top of the Cadillac mountain is memorable!

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Take a dive along Loop Road , the open coast with amazing seascapes & climb to the top of Cadillac Mountain for the 360-degree view . – Green Guide Editor

Jon Darveau

What can you say? One of the prettiest places in the world. Hike the Ocean Trail if your first time visiting

Condé Nast Traveler

One of the country 's most-visited national parks provides fall sights aplenty: namely, the sought-after leaves of red, orange , and yellow. Read more

National Wildlife Federation

Wildlife : Hawks, kestrels, harbor seals, red bats, river otters, shrews, black bears , weasels, eastern newts, peregrine falcons. Cadillac Mtn. is often the first place in the U.S. to see the sunrise. Read more

Megan

Lovely scenic views ! Be sure to bring a sweatshirt, as it gets chilly! The rocks are a nice place for a read, and there is a cute picnic location! Gorgeous.

Visit Maine

A gem! Great to explore on foot or bike (57 miles of carriage trails !) and plenty of guided tour options too! If you need a break, try a bus or trolley tour of the park . Hot? Take a dip at Sand Beach !

Jeff Chin

Start at the visitor's center and pick up a car pass for $20. For a challenging hike we did the bubble divide trail to Deer Brooke to the Penobscot summit which is almost 1200 ft high.

Damian Bayona

Beautiful coastal views and wooded trails . It will likely be cooler than what you expect. Bring layers.

Trails.com

The park , occupying more than half of Mount Desert Island as well as the Isle au Haut, Baker Island , and the Schoodic Peninsula, offers 22 sq miles of mountains , valleys, and lakes ! Read more

Véronique Cormier

I loved the sceneries!! Ocean beach (cold water but beautiful), and Echo lake are a must!

Sarah

Jed Bartlet knows what's up...Acadia National Park is close to perfect...even for those of us who are more city than country mice! Don't miss lunch at the Jordan Pond House !

Meg

Fantastic national park with wonderful trails and carriage roads for cycling and running.

Greatist

Watch out for bears and coyotes which are sighted on a semi-regular basis, while moose and bobcats are rare — but occasional — camp-mates. Read more

Theodore Kim

One of America's great treasures. I implore you: Bring your good camera . There are photos and natural wonders everywhere. Best times to visit: Summer and Fall.

Stanley Subaru

Beautiful year-round, but especially magical in the Fall. Check out the views from Cadillac Mountain , wet your toes at Sand Beach , and breathe in that lovely fresh air !

Hal Mackins

A true national treasure. Grab a copy of A Walk in the Park , the best local hiking guide, and hit the trails !

Joanna C.

Thunder Hole was a treasure. Also, take a trip up Cadillac Mountain for spectacular views !

Mar Allen

Hike the moderate Gorham Mountain Trail and Cadillac Cliffs Trail to the summit of Gorham Mountain . Views are spectacular. Read more

Mike McVicar

The hike up Penobscot mountain was the best hike I've ever done. Amazing exposed ridge line and 360 degree view .

Renee G

Buy the guided tour CD in the gift shop at the visitors center for a great start to get to know the park !

Smithsonian Channel

Created in 1919, Acadia was America’s first national park east of the Mississippi River . John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated roughly one-third of the land protected here today. (From Aerial America) Read more

Cusp25

Great national park with lots of trails for dogs! Avoid the tourist season as much as you can

Megan Selby

Pack yourself a picnic lunch and walk the Jordan Pond Path. Then treat yourself with tea and popovers at the Pond House.

Jonathan

Lots of traffic during the summer. Great views on many of the trails .

Sharecare

If you find yourself hitting a plateau, try hitting the trail . Giving your body that extra push can give you great results and take your walk up to a workout. Read more

David Castleberry

Jordon Pond is a beautiful hike . Eat outside at their restaurant , but come early.

Monika Fuchs

Don't miss the top of Cadillac Mountain . The view of Frenchman's Bay is breathtaking. But bring warm clothes . I can be cold up there.

Angela Zhou

Some great hikes and scenic trails . Don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray!

Marie La Rue

A place of incredible natural beauty.

Bobby Collins

If you are going to hike one mountain , go for Beehive. It is one of the most unique hikes you will ever do and it is right next to Sand Beach

Condé Nast Traveler

Blueberries and blue bloods, misty islands , spruce and pine forest , craggy coastlines. Read more

Ebru Demirtas

Cadillac mountain for panoramic views of Frenchman’s Bay is beautiful

Erica Brooks

best place on Earth. must see: Park Loop Road , Jordan Pond House , and Seal Harbor Beach .

Gina

Hike to the top of Cadillac mountain early in the morning and watch the sun rise over the ocean. You'll also be the first in the nation to see the sun's rays.

Claire Sully

Everything... It's beautiful!

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Views and hiking amazing! Love it here! - Kimberly Wilson

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We visited Sand beach and Acadia National Park on a sunny October day and found it an amazing place to take pictures and to relax in nature! The entry ticket is worth it and recomnend it strongly! - Daniel Bachmann

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