Acadia National Park protects the rugged, glacier-carved coastline of Maine's Mount Desert Island, where granite peaks rise directly from the Atlantic and the first sunrise in the continental United States lands on Cadillac Mountain for much of the year. It's a rare national park where mountains, forest, and ocean meet in a compact, endlessly walkable landscape.
Top Things to Do in Acadia
Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Eastern Seaboard north of Rio de Janeiro, is famous for its sunrise views — a reservation is required to drive up during the popular season. The Park Loop Road connects the park's greatest hits, including Thunder Hole, where incoming waves crash into a narrow inlet with a booming roar, and Jordan Pond, where afternoon popovers on the lawn of the historic Jordan Pond House are a beloved Acadia tradition.
Acadia's network of historic carriage roads, built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and free of cars, are perfect for biking or walking beneath a canopy of stone bridges. The Precipice Trail, with its iron rungs and ladders bolted directly into the cliff face, is one of the most thrilling — and exposed — hikes in the entire National Park System.
What to Pack for Acadia
Coastal Maine weather is famously changeable, with fog rolling in even on sunny days — pack layers and a waterproof shell regardless of season. The VacationGrabs Leather Travel Backpack is a great fit for a day spent moving between coastal trails and carriage roads. For the trip up the coast, the VacationGrabs Leather Overnight Duffel is a compact, stylish bag for a New England weekend.
Book Acadia Tours and Experiences
Cadillac Mountain sunrise tours, carriage road bike rentals, and lobster boat cruises out of nearby Bar Harbor are among the best ways to experience Acadia. Browse Acadia National Park tours and experiences below to plan your trip.
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