Acadia National Park
Near Bar Harbor Maine

Discover the Magic of Acadia

Acadia National Park is truly a magical place. It's not just the proximity to the quaint & funky town of Bar Harbor, Maine. It's so much more...

Ahh... sit back and picture a place you can get to in hours, but that feels like stepping into a previous century... Imagine a vacation spot that is family friendly, but offers enough thrills and chills to keep the most restless (I'm bored...) teenager happy.

It's a place where in an hour or two you can travel from rocky coast with crashing salt water waves to quiet primeval forest and peaceful lakeshores... from busy tourist town to utter quiet away from the crowds. And what if there were activities for everyone? From easy walks, to challenging rock scrambles to hilly bike rides to swimming at a sandy beach?

Where could there possibly be such a place, you ask? The answer is...

Acadia National Park!

We want to help you discover the magic of Acadia for yourself... by bringing this wonderful park to life through our words and pictures. You can depend on us not to steer you wrong. Through 14 years and 6 trips to Acadia National Park, we've explored nearly every inch of this wonderful vacation spot.

You can use the detailed info you'll find here to discover...

• Where Acadia is and how to get there
• The best places to stay on the island
• Great places to eat
• How to explore Acadia... the 1st time, 2nd time, even the 7th time!
• Reviews and recommendations of Acadia National Park's best hiking trails
• Fun bike rides through the park
• Tons of other fun things to do in the area
• The history of the area
• And more...

Acadia Park in Maine is one of the most family friendly vacation spots on earth. But it's fun for people of any age and any ability. You can see it from your car, get out on foot, or travel by pedal or even carriage through the park. It's up to you. Acadia is what you want it to be and what you make of it.

We can't recommend it highly enough. Won't you discover Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Maine with us?

Watch for Our Handpicked Highlights Be sure to look for our "Handpicked Highlights" seal throughout the site. Though we provide information on some places we haven't personally tried out, when you see the seal, it means the place or activity has received our personal "seal of approval."

So, if you're ready to "go" to Acadia, great! Start here...