Acadia National Park in 3 days

We drove up 95 from VA. It’s a good little haul, so we stopped and camped in New Hampshire on the way. The numerous State Parks throughout the Northeast are an added bonus when you’re journeying toward Acadia. The terrain really begins to change as you enter Maine. Most of the east coast is flat and grassy. In Maine the coast turns rocky with hills and jagged mountains. You really feel like you’ve left the east coast.

Precipice Trail was always at the top of our list. Once we arrived we found some more points of interest. Our favorite adventure was likely the boat tour. It was super informative and enjoyable. Here are a few things we definitely thought were worth doing:

-Biking the carriage paths

-Precipice trail

-Thunder Hole

-Cadillac Mountain

-Sand Beach (crowded)

-Bass Harbor Head Light (lighthouse)

-Eagle Lake

-Bar Harbor boat tour (incredible)

We went in the summer, so the weather was near perfect. It was chilly at night, but not cold. Be sure to bring jackets and dress in layers. You won't regret it. It gets warm during the day, expect to sweat. However it’s not the heat you’d endure a few hours south. We rented bikes, but if you can bring them you should. There are lots of great places to ride. We rode the carriage trails and had a blast.

Acadia is very popular. It’s one of the most visited parks. If you’re into seclusion, this park may not be your best bet. a. There are nice resorts and lodges in town (Bar Harbor definitely felt like a tourist trap). The park has lots of hiking trails with amazing views of the bay and Cadillac mountain. We plan on visiting again because we enjoyed it so much.