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Explore by Foot
Acadia National Park.
As close as you can get to Acadia National Park, there's hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, rock climbing, kayaking, horseback riding and carriage rides available in the park. Even driving through is a great way to spend the day. Don't miss these favorites:
- Cadillac Mountain, overlooking Bar Harbor, is one of the first places in the U.S. to see the sunrise. Get there early!
- Thunder Hole, a natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam when seas are up.
- Otter Cliff, one of the most spectacular sights along the North Atlantic Seaboard.
Hiking Trails in Acadia National Park are often interconnected and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous. There are over 120 miles of trails to select from. Add to this the famous Carriage Roads, and the day hiker has a wide selection of enjoyable hiking options.
There really is at least one trail for anyone within Acadia National Park. From the most basic walking path all the way to a strenuous rated climb.
Explore by Land
Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island—or MDI, as it's known locally—is the largest island off the coast of Maine. It has a rich history, established culture and thriving economy separate from Acadia National Park. There are some 18 mountains on the island—which hold the unique designation of being the highest seaside summits on the Atlantic coast north of Rio de Janeiro—and the handful of villages around the island’s perimeter are about as charming as seaside New England gets.
In the summer you may even see "visitors" such as Martha Stewart or Rockefeller heirs who have summer cottages here.
Explore by Water
Experience the Wild Life
Mount Desert Island is also home to countless species of animals, ranging from the vital microorganisms at the bottom of the food chain to the predatory peregrine falcons that have rebounded from near extinction to repopulate the island’s cliffs.
Here are a few of the species you might encounter during your stay: peregrine falcons (and other raptors), songbirds (including as many as 23 species of warbler), sea birds, herons, sandpipers and harlequin ducks. You may even see deer and the occasional moose wandering in the woods.
For an incredible trip of a lifetime, plan on taking a puffin and/or whale watching cruise along the coast of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. In addition to potentially seeing finback, humpback and minke whales, you will be able to view seals, bald eagles, porpoises, dolphins, and the most notable birds in the area - North Atlantic Puffins.