Acadia National Park
State: ME
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 3.5 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
Activities
Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Hiking, Biking,
Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store,
Camping, Cultural Demonstrations, Flying, Fishing, Food, Car or Front Country Camping, Cross-Country Skiing,
Compass and GPS, Theater,
Dining, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs,
Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Horse Camping,
Horse Trekking,
Horseback Riding,
Junior Ranger Program,
Kayaking,
Mountain Biking,
Museum Exhibits,
Paddling,
Park Film,
Picnicking,
Road Biking,
RV Camping,
Scenic Driving,
Self-Guided Tours - Auto,
Self-Guided Tours - Walking,
Shopping,
Saltwater Swimming,
Saltware Fishing,
Pool Swimming,
Skiing,
Snow Play,
Snowshoeing,
Volunteer Vacation,
Whitewater Rafting,
Wildlife Watching,
Direction:
From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Address
Physical: Hulls Cove Visitor Center Route 3, Bar Harbor 04609
Mailing: PO Box 177 , Bar Harbor 04609
