"Acadia National Park" Acadia National Park by sue&gene

Acadia National Park Travel Guide: 259 reviews and 494 photos

Sand beach - Acadia National Park - Acadia National Park

Jewel of the east coast

Acadia National Park is the oldest park east of the Mississippi River. It became a National Park in 1919. It is unique in the park system because it is the only national park made up entirely of donated lands. It contains several disconnected pieces of land and has private property intermingled with the national park land.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful scenery
Cons:The weather can create problems!

Last visit to Acadia National Park: Jun 2005
Intro Written Jun 10, 2005
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Reviews (12)

View from Scoodic Peninsula - Acadia National Park

Drive the Schoodic Peninsula Off The Beaten Path (3)

Sone of my travel guides suggested that we drive the Schoodic Peninsula, a part of Acadia National Park that is not as... more travel advice

Signal of the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - Acadia National Park

Watch the lighthouse signal Favorites (2)

As we were leaving the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, I realized that from the parking lot you have a great view of the... more travel advice

Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - Acadia National Park

See Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse from the... Off The Beaten Path (3)

If you visit Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse on the western peninsula of Mount Desert Island, be sure and see it from the... more travel advice

Visit the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse Things to Do (5)

Mount Desert Island where most of Acadia National Park is located has 2 main peninsulas. The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Carriage roads

Restaurants (1)
Nice seafood lunch

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mvtouring Mar 2, 2008 at 9:10 PM

Not sure when I will get to the US, but your tips are great ;-)
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Florida999 Jan 19, 2007 at 7:10 PM

Great tips, going there this summer. Thanks:)
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adawn412 Sep 20, 2006 at 9:19 PM

Looks lovely!
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saraheg77 Jun 13, 2005 at 1:15 AM

Nice tips, Mom! :D
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ATXtraveler Jun 13, 2005 at 1:14 AM

Wow... this is really a beautiful place! Looking forward to meeting you down under soon!