"Magical Acadia" Top 5 Page for this destination Acadia National Park by kazander

Acadia National Park Travel Guide: 271 reviews and 483 photos

Otter Cliff at Sunrise - Acadia National Park

For many years when i was younger , I remember my Aunt and Uncle and my cousins going up to Acadia every summer. At the time I had no interest in lobsters or camping, so I didn't think much of it, but as I got older, I started to wonder what all the fuss was about...
So A plan was made. Louis and I needed a vacation and a big road trip seemed in order. I decided, and he agreed, that Maine sounded like the perfect place for an adventure, and we couldn't visit Maine without seeing The Northeast's only National Park, Acadia.

Bench overlooking Jordan Pond

Acadia is a magical place. Mostly located on Mount Desert Island, the Park nearly takes over, leaving just enough room for some little towns, such as Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Besides these , and a few other small exceptions, the island is nature at it's best. The majestic pine forest butts right up alongside the rocky coast, and as the fog rolls in, it feels enchanted. Mount Desert Island is also home to mountains, lakes, streams and the only fjord on the east coast of the United States. A place to hike, camp, relax and breathe in the fresh pine scented salty air, Acadia is a small piece of heaven

reflection

Many, many thanks to my wonderful Aunt Joanie for all of her helpful hints, great stories and highlighting of my guidebook.

THANKS FOR VISITING!!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Maine smells good!

Last visit to Acadia National Park: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Sep 8, 2004
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Entrance Fees Favorites (3)

As with all US National Parks, there is an entrance fee to Acadia National Park. When I was there we purchased a now... more travel advice

The World Famous Maine Lobster Local Customs (2)

Maine lobster is world famous for being the most tasty of all crustaceans. Personally, I'm not a big fan of seafood, but... more travel advice

Inside the Cafe This Way - Acadia National Park

Best Dessert on Mt Desert Island! Restaurants (5)

Though we felt a bit scruffy from camping we had to pop into the posh little coffehouse Cafe This Way for some of the... more travel advice

Fog covered Islands - Acadia National Park

Foggy Days Favorites (3)

On our second morning in Acadia, we were greeted by huge amounts of rolling fog after a very rainy night. We were... more travel advice

Things to Do (9)
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Nightlife (2)
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Shopping (2)
See All All the things you never knew you needed
Warnings Or Dangers (3)
See All Please don't feed the animals!
Sports & Outdoors (1)
Mini golf anyone?

What to Pack (1)
What you need to camp in the woods...
Transportation (1)
Exploring the Park
Off The Beaten Path (1)
Wonderland Trail
Hotels (1)
Camping in the middle of it all!
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Comments (32)

septem May 2, 2010 at 12:14 PM Report Abuse

Great pages. Juliana
rcsparty Jul 24, 2009 at 2:24 AM Report Abuse

Great page, my wife and I are going to Acadia for a weekend next month and are looking forward to a great time...and happy birthday
RitchiS1 Apr 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

nice picture , it will be a great landscape , see it next month
starship Sep 8, 2005 at 9:17 AM Report Abuse

My neighbors just returned from a trip here. Your tips & photos let me see what it is really like on the coast of Maine!
trisanna Aug 16, 2005 at 6:40 PM Report Abuse

Congratulations. I hope you and your husband will be very happy. Great vt pages! I also miss Acadia National Park. I hope to get there again soon. Hope you both have a great honeymoon!
annk Feb 12, 2005 at 7:15 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic tips and photos! I've added many to my personal travel guide for future reference. Good suggestion to not feed the animals. Thx for cking my Tetons page!
Beth75NJ Feb 3, 2005 at 12:21 PM Report Abuse

*sigh* I just love Maine and your pages are INCREDIBLE!! your photos, of course, are breathtaking your tips are killer! I can't believe I never went to Acadia when I was living in Wells (next to Baah Haaba )Your page has inspired me to go back!
codrutz Dec 21, 2004 at 3:27 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pictured national park! You have indeed the skills of nature photography :) This place would be heaven for me as I like water, trees, mountains .. and Acadia seems to have it all. Regards!
jamiesno Dec 10, 2004 at 7:29 AM Report Abuse

My sister just moved to Kentville, NS so hoping to go there then here sometime but just last week discovered how expensive the ferry is from Yarmouth to Bah Habaah!!! Outrageous, LOL.
dutch_anna Nov 13, 2004 at 7:23 AM Report Abuse

Lobster and Blueberries! I have to go and visit that State!! Great Maine-page, Amy.