Acadia National Park: Maine's Crown Jewel

Explore more than 47,000 acres of Acadia National Park. Visit the Bass Head Lighthouse; go biking near Somes Sound; kayaking on Long Pond; or sunbathing on Sand Beach.

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Bass Head Lighthouse

Acadia National Park is the first US National Park built east of the Mississippi River. Bass Harbor Lighthouse (pictured), located on Mount Desert Island, was built in 1858. Head here for a quiet getaway with picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Acadia's Islands

More than 2 million people visit Acadia National Park each year. According to the US National Park Service, the average visitor spends 3 to 4 days in the area, which allows some time to visit some of the small islands that are also part of majestic national park.

Cadillac Mountain

Travel like the President, and visit Bar Harbor, ME. Put on your best walking shoes and take a hike up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

Biking Near Somes Sound

Go biking on a scenic park road by Somes Sound, a body of water that runs deep into Mount Desert Island. The sound almost splits the island in two and is often described as the “only fjord on the East Coast.”

Jordan Pond

As beautiful as it might seem, outdoor enthusiasts and their pets are not allowed to wade in the clear waters of Jordon Pond. Some types of boating are permitted in the pond, which sits between the Penobscot Mountain and two mountains known as the “Bubbles.”

Bass Harbor

Visit Bass Harbor, ME, a serene fishing village located on the southwest section of Mount Desert Island. And if you’re looking for lobster, you’ve hit a goldmine. This well-protected natural harbor ranks as one of the most lucrative lobster-producing ports in Maine.

Thunder Hole

Experience the crack of the waves as they slam into the rocky shores of a small inlet called Thunder Hole. Water is forced out of the end of the inlet — a small cavern — which creates a water spout as high as 40 feet and a thunderous roar.

Carriage Road Bridges

This is just one of Acadia National Park’s Carriage Road stone bridges. Don’t look for any car traffic on these bridges. The 57-mile network is free of motor vehicles, but hikers, bikers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers and limited snowmobile activities are allowed. The bridges are made from the granite found on Mount Desert Island.

Kayaking on Long Pond

Go kayaking and enjoy the beautiful scenery along on Long Pond. There are two Long Ponds. “Little” Long Pond is located west of the Seal Harbor. This area is located outside of the park, and it is great place for a scenic walk. The larger Long Pond — sometimes referred to as “Great” Long Pond — is further west of Somes Sound and Echo Lake.

Acadia's Luxury Homes

Explore the area near and around Arcadia National Park. Take a short road trip, and gawk at some of the amazing luxury home along the road.

Rocky Cliff Climbing

Climb to new heights! Visit Acadia National Park for awe-inspiring sea-cliff climbing. Experienced climbers must register in logbooks at Otter Cliffs’ South Wall of the Precipice and Canada Cliffs. Great Head offers some incredible and generally hard climbing over the ocean. But for beginners, we suggest you head to South Bubble.

Sand Beach

Nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island, Sandy Beach’s water temperature rarely exceeds 55 degrees in the summer. Visitors can access the beach via the Park Loop Road, just after the park fee entrance station on the northeastern side of the island. And if you don’t have wheels, the Island Explorer Shuttle Bus has a pickup and drop-off point at the beach and it stops every half hour during the summer peak season.

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Acadia National Park: Maine's Crown Jewel

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Bass Head Lighthouse

Acadia's Islands

Cadillac Mountain

Biking Near Somes Sound

Jordan Pond

Bass Harbor

Thunder Hole

Carriage Road Bridges

Kayaking on Long Pond

Acadia's Luxury Homes

Rocky Cliff Climbing

Sand Beach

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