National Park · Maine
Acadia National Park
Atlantic cliffs & the first sunrise in the U.S.
StateMaine
Best seasonSummer & fall (foliage)
Don’t missSunrise from Cadillac Mountain
TerrainCoastal granite, forest & carriage roads
Acadia is where the mountains meet the sea on the Maine coast — pink-granite cliffs, carriage roads, and the highest headland on the Eastern Seaboard. Summer and fall are prime; the park gets busy, so go early or late.
What to see
- Cadillac Mountain summit
- Park Loop Road
- Jordan Pond & the Bubbles
- Thunder Hole
- Precipice & Beehive cliff trails
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.