Bass Harbor Head Light in Acadia National Park, Maine.

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Acadia National Park

The only national park in all of New England, Acadia offers unrivaled coastal beauty and activities for both leisurely hikers and adrenaline junkies. Most people spend about three days here, which is just enough to take in the park highlights. But you could easily spend a week, taking in mountaintop hikes, bike rides, scenic drives and shoreline strolls, as well as leaving time to relax on the shores of Echo Lake or Sand Beach.


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Directional sign overlooks the ocean in Bar Harbor from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
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Trail sign along the South Ridge Trail at top of Cadillac Mountain in Maine - stock photo
Directional sign overlooks the ocean in Bar Harbor from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

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A first-time guide to Acadia National Park in Maine

Jul 3, 2024 • 13 min read

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