Acadia National Park
Atlantic cliffs & the first sunrise in the U.S.
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
The top things to see in Acadia are Cadillac Mountain summit, Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond & the Bubbles, Thunder Hole. Start with sunrise from cadillac mountain if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Cadillac Mountain summit
- Park Loop Road
- Jordan Pond & the Bubbles
- Thunder Hole
- Precipice & Beehive cliff trails
Build a trip around this national park.
Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iOS beta is testing the on-road companion: verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.
Stay & experience
Find a place to stay near Acadia National Park.
Hotels, cabins, and rentals close to the action — compare and book for your trip.
We may earn a commission from bookings made through this link — at no extra cost to you.
Things to do near Acadia National Park
Browse guided tours and bookable activities that fit this stop.
Book on Viator — Roamward earns a commission, at no extra cost to you.