Park №01NortheastEst. 1919
Acadia
Maine·49,075 acres·Late summer–fall
“Granite headlands meet the Atlantic along Maine's rugged coast.”
Best season
Late summer–fall
Trip length
2–3 days
Acres
49,075
Region
Northeast
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Highlights
- Cadillac Mountain sunriseFirst sunrise on the U.S. East Coast Oct–Mar — vehicle reservation required.
- Jordan PondGlassy alpine pond with the Bubbles framing the far shore.
- Park Loop Road27-mile one-way drive past Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliff.
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Ready-made itineraries that include this park
- Atlantic Lighthouse Trail8–11 days · 4 parks · 8 days
Maine's Schoodic granite, Cape Cod dunes, and the Outer Banks barrier-islands.
- Down East Maine4–6 days · 2 parks · 3 days
Acadia sunrise on Cadillac, the quiet Schoodic Peninsula, and lobster pounds north.
- New England Foliage Loop7–10 days · 4 parks · 10 days
Peak October color through the Adirondacks, Greens, and White Mountains.
- New England Peaks & Coast5–7 days · 3 parks · 7 days
Whites of New Hampshire, Acadia granite, and Cape Cod's dune-backed Atlantic.
- Northeast Fall Foliage5–8 days · 3 parks · 4 days
Coastal cliffs, canal towpaths, and ridge drives at peak autumn color.