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

Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.