How Do You Visit Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park in Maine draws over two million visitors a year to bike its historic carriage roads, hike over 100 miles of trails and tour the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Encompassing mountains, ocean and islands, the park mixes local culture with outstanding natural scenery. When you finish with the park, take advantage of picturesque towns nearby for seafood and local arts. Summit Cadillac Mountain, the highest point in the Atlantic United States. Soaring over Bar Harbor, the mountain offers views of the Porcupine Islands and Frenchman Bay. Use the road up the mountain and explore the summit on the trail. Drive the Park Loop Road, which passes ocean shoreline, forests and mountains. Around 27 miles, the historic road closes during bad weather, so check with a park ranger if it’s snowy or icy. Learn about maritime history at the Islesford Historical Museum. Located on Little Cranberry Island, the museum includes ship models, tools and photographs. Take a ranger-led tour. At Aca
