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Amy K.

One of the most beautiful and amazing places I have ever seen. The cliffs and coastline is unlike anything I've experienced. Sand beach has beautiful sand and waves along with huge pine trees which is not what you would expect on most beaches. This is a place that I would recommend everyone try to visit in their life!

Rebecca G.

Wow, this place was absolutely beautiful. I have visited a few national parks now but have never reviewed one. I was a solo visitor and only drove up for the day, so I didn't experience it in its entirety, but I did get to do Cadillac mountain, Jordan pond, and drive the park trail loop. Jordan pond was the highlight of my visit. It is an easy 3 mile loop around and just absolutely beautiful. If you are visiting Maine, or just thinking about coming here, I highly recommend it! I would love to visit again and be able to do sunrise on Cadillac mountain. I wish I had my dog with me! :)

Karla D.

I'd have to say that Acadia is one of my most favorite national parks. So much beautiful nature to see all around when hiking about. The park boasts over 120 miles of hiking trails. There are spots for swimming and kayaking and other water activities. Biking the trails is another great way to see wildlife on their natural habitat, foliage, and more. Granite peaks (like Cadillac Mountain) with spectacular views. A wonderful way to become with nature whilst checking the cost off your must-see list.

Claudia B.

It's beautiful up here. Honestly, I can't say it's jaw-dropping spectacular, nor is it all that dramatic... but it is still quite beautiful. We found it was very easy to navigate the 27-mile loop road around the park. We did not go up to Cadillac Mountain, so while that might've been a bit more challenging drive, we wouldn't know. We traversed the remainder of the path quite effortlessly. While we got to see the noted points of interest along the way, we didn't access most of the walking trails. We just mostly stayed on the driving paths. If we ever could return, I'd love to go on a formal tour of the area, so we'd learn about all the geological / historical / and other facts and figures that I'm sure we don't know. Still, I really enjoyed our leisurely tour of the area. Just beautiful. And lots of fun !!

Dwight F.

Where do you even begin to review a national park as gorgeous as Acadia? Sand Beach and Thunder Hole are a must see. Beautiful sights. Cadillac Mountain is worth it.

Michael H.

I cannot put in to words how beautiful Acadia is. I took a few pictures that don't do it justice. All I can say is it will take your breath away. We drove from Portland, which was a long drive, and I wish we'd had more time. Next time we are staying in Bangor so we can spend more time in Acadia. The shuttle service around the park was amazing! We would have never been able to see what we did if we drove around. I would have been looking for parking most of the time. I can't wait to go back. This was a trial run. Next time we will have more time to spend in the park and plan our shuttle trips.

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Marc L.

Finally at Arcadia National Park. Great day visiting I now have a lifetime pass to any federal park in the US

Rae W.

This park is stunning and well worth the trip to visit. We camped in the Blackwoods Campground for a week and spent the days hiking the various trails including the North ridge trail to Cadillac Summit as well as various trails up to Sargent Mtn. One of us did the Beehive which has iron rings and is not for those with fear of heights or cliffs. The views are gorgeous, the weather crisp and just right for a summer hike. We weren't able to get a reservation for sunrise at Cadillac Summit, but we did sunset at the summit which was also stunning and serene. Amazing place to visit.

Becky J.

Another great National Park in America! We only had a couple of days in Acadia but we packed in a lot of fun events! We rode bikes along the Carriage roads which are set up for biking & hiking along the Park. Biking nestled in the Natural forest on a paved path leading to Eagle Lake. We drove our car up to Cadillac Mountain and hiked along the edge placing us at the most Eastern point in the USA! On the way down we stopped by Sand Beach & were able to witness a baby seal rescue that washed up on shore. A smaller National Park but very well maintained by the National Park Services.

Mel S.

I wish I could have done Acadia National Park justice through my photos. But alas, the park is too beautiful for a camera. We spent all day here and did various walks / hikes, and explored Bar Harbor. If you find yourself on the east coast, I would definitely recommend checking out this park. We went early in the morning to catch the sunrise (tickets purchased upon release 24 hours prior). The sunrise was beautiful, the hikes were beautiful, the scenery was beautiful. I could go on and on. We did a walk around Jordan Pond (the name is misleading as it was more of a lake than a pond) with a two year old, and saw many other kids. The full walk was a little over 3 miles, with about half the walk done on planks, and the other half on rocks and dirt paths.

Shelby W.

I knew coming in that Acadia was high on a lot of people's favorites list, so I will admit that I came here with a bit of high expectations. And honestly, this place WOW'ed me even more than I thought it was going to! We came here on a holiday weekend, which I was iffy about at first due to crowds. And yes, it was crowded, but I never found myself overwhelmed. One thing I LOVED about Acadia was their free bus system. They have multiple buses that stop all over the park, free of charge - Their mission is to keep less cars going through the park emitting carbon dioxide. The bus also dropped off in the Bar Harbor town square, which gave us a bonus spot to explore. I will admit that I am not someone who tries to do everything at National Parks. We only had one day here, so we had to pick things on a whim to do. We started at Sand Beach and trekked along the cliffs to Otter Cliff, which stops at Thunder Hole on the way. All of these sights, including that beautiful ocean view, were incredible to see!! If you find yourself able to visit this park, you absolutely must. It is such a unique one that can't be missed!

John B.

I had questions as to whether my trip was too late in the year, as some seasonal businesses were starting to shut down. Weather varies of course, but my mid-October visit could hardly have been a better time, as I was greeted by trees still covered in leaves with changing colors and consistent weather in the 60's or so, for which you need long sleeves but is great for hiking. The areas included in the national park are astonishingly dynamic. The rocky, seaweed-covered coasts that one associates with Maine are there, and are largely unspoiled, and I spent plenty of time on the trails. I underestimated how big the mountains would be, and how you could end up in an area that really felt quiet and secluded just a few minutes away from the beach or the towns. I didn't see a ton of wildlife during my visit, and perhaps the local animals avoid tourist spots, but I only had a couple of days and there are many places i would certainly explore more if I had the time. As with most national parks, the option to buy a pass for this one site or for all national parks almost always favors the latter. They weren't checking passes due to the government shutdown when I visited, but the park was open, and it would have been a crime to try to keep people away.

Keith A.

It is a national park. So you kind of know what to expect. It is nice to have the national park pass to get in for free. This park has different scenery than other national parks of course. I liked it. I also like the driving loop trail to check out all the great spots. It is on the way to Bar Harbor so very convenient if you are going there or staying there. Plenty of ocean views and greenery. There are some spots that are very easy to get down to, nice paths or trails, paved. There are some great picnic spots too. I still prefer some of the other national parks better, but it was a great place to visit.

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Great signage. Great options for spectacular views driving or hiking. Helpful staff. Cadillac summit is definitely worth the extra ticket.

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Hoping to visit Acadia in June and want to see the sunrise. Where is the best place to stay?

We stayed at Bar Harbor Manor and liked it. Cadillac Mountain was supposed to be the best spot for viewing the sunrise.

Is it actually not open to public on weekends?

It's open on the weekdays and weekends for 24 hours, but the main road (for you to bring your car in and out--Park Loop Road) is closed from December 1st to April 14th. Check their website for any other closures. The facilities (Park HQ,… 

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Bar Island

Bar Island

4.9(15 reviews)
2.9 mi

Despite having done some research in advance, I had not been aware of this particular opportunity…read more There are many small islands in the region, but this one is notable for having a gravel walkway that sits above the tide for only a few hours a day. An appropriately timed hike yields an array of fantastic views that beggar belief. And this is despite the fact that walking to the end of the trail on the island from downtown, Bar Harbor takes maybe half an hour. Signage warns people not to get trapped on the island when the tide rises as getting a boat is expensive. I could imagine that if the weather is rough one could get into a bit of trouble here, but as long as you're smart about it, this is a fantastic place to visit.

Bar Island is a tidal island connected to Bar Harbor by a gravel and sand bar that is exposed at…read morelow tide and submerged at high tide. So interesting to be able to cross from Bar Harbor by foot and then hike to the top of the island for a view of historic Bar Harbor. The city of Gouldsboro still maintains jurisdiction over the island based on its 1798 articles of incorporation. Many families have tried to build a bridge to the island from Bar Harbor, however John D. Rockefeller, Jr. purchased the half of the island that has the sandbar which stopped the bridge from being constructed. Today, the island is part of Acadia National Park. If you visit, mind the times for the tides. People have been stranded and apparently cars have been washed away back in the days when they parked on the sandbar. Once high tide comes in, you will need to wait approximately nine hours for low tide or pay a hefty fine for being stranded on Bar Island. A unique experience in Acadia National Park.

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Bar Island - That is the bar island bridge

That is the bar island bridge

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Schooner Head Overlook

Schooner Head Overlook

5.0(2 reviews)
2.4 mi

This was something I wanted to explore as I found it online while researching…read more We came here before entering the park and I found the short walk/hike down to the rocks easy (maybe 0.2 of a mile?) and the rocks are flat enough here that you can easily walk around a little and see the view from different angles. No one else was here while I was visiting (01 May) and I was able to take photos and enjoy the ocean. Gorgeous views.

What a stunning location. Turn before you hit the park entrance pass station,and you'll come out in…read morea parking lot that was, at the time we visited, nearly empty. The views from the lot are lovely enough, but the short (.25 mile) hike down to the cliff edge is absolutely worth it. If you are severely mobility challenged, you will probably want to stick to the parking lot overlook. If you are comfortable with a paved downhill slope, the views along the water are worth it. As you get to the end of the path, there will be natural rock steps toward the water and tidal pools. Avoid taking early shortcuts -- the path down to the incredible tidal pools is easier if you follow the path to its natural conclusion. I'd recommend wearing sturdy, waterproof shoes with a good grip, and taking extreme caution with every step -- even at the best possible viewing time (maybe an hour or so before low tide) -- the rocks will be slippery and falling is very easy. You will see tidal pools all along the shoreline, and there is a stunning sea cave accessible during low tide. I would continue to the natural end of the path and double back along the shoreline and tidal pools to get to the cave. Otherwise the scramble down is quite rough. The sea cave is worth the effort if you arrive prior to low tide. However, this is an area where the dangers of rising tide are acute. Be safe. Be smart. And enjoy!!

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Schooner Head Overlook - Sea cave at low tide

Sea cave at low tide

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The Natural History Center - South Polar Skua, observed on the annual September pelagic trip.

The Natural History Center

5.0(8 reviews)
2.9 mi

Very nice narrative of the area, history and some "fun facts". It was neat to see Acadia from the…read morewater after visiting from land the day before.

Rich took our family on a full day tour of Bar Harbor/Acadia. The kids are ages 7 and 9 and he…read moreadjusted the content of the tour based on the likes and dislikes of my kids that I described to him over the phone prior to arriving. We started the morning on 1+ hour hike through a spruce forest to arrive at the edge of a cove. Seals were in the water and birds in the distance. We literally didn't see a single other person on the hike which is incredible given that it was high season (August). It was a testament to Rich's knowledge of the island. We did visit Sieur de Monts Spring and did a flat loop walk on the long boardwalk trail which was also fairly deserted given its proximity to the tour buses pouring tourists out in front of the nature museum there. Lastly, we made a visit to a tidal pool where we spent a solid 2 hours in the water looking under every rock for starfish, crabs, sea anemones, sea urchins and snails galore. Rich knew each species and explained the good and the bad (green crabs -- invasive, not good; Jonah crabs - native, good) Rich did all of the driving and it made for a relaxing exposure to Bar Harbor/Acadia that we would've never been able to do as quickly on our own. Well worth the money.

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The Natural History Center - Atlantic Puffins.

Atlantic Puffins.

The Natural History Center - Atlantic Puffins seen on a recent tour.

Atlantic Puffins seen on a recent tour.

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