Acadia
Where the Mountains Meet the Atlantic
Acadia National Park on Maine's Mount Desert Island is unlike any other national park in America - a compact masterpiece where granite peaks plunge directly into the cold Atlantic. The Park Loop Road links Jordan Pond, Thunder Hole, and the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the US to see the sunrise each morning.
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Why Acadia?
Cadillac Mountain
The highest peak on the eastern seaboard offers the first sunrise in the US from October through March.
Maine Lobster
Bar Harbor is the gateway town, and fresh lobster rolls here are among the finest in New England.
Carriage Roads
45 miles of John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s hand-built carriage roads wind through the park - perfect for biking.
Thunder Hole
When the tide is right, waves crash into this rocky inlet with a satisfying boom you can feel in your chest.
Top Experiences
- Cadillac Mountain sunrise
- Jordan Pond walk and popovers at the Jordan Pond House
- Carriage road biking
- Thunder Hole at high tide
- Sea kayaking around the island
- Bar Harbor lobster dinner
Expert Travel Tips
Cadillac Mountain sunrise requires a timed entry reservation in summer
Stay in Bar Harbor for the most convenient access to the park
The Island Explorer bus is free and connects all major park sites
Visit in late September for fall colors without summer crowds