Here’s what you should probably know before visiting Maine’s Acadia National Park.

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Acadia National Park encompasses nearly 50,000 acres along the coastline of Maine.

The park offers extensive opportunities for hiking and biking, wildlife spotting, and fishing.

View from the rugged cliff rocks to Bass Harbor Head Light. The lighthouse was built in 1858 and is located on the coast of the US state of Maine within Acadia National Park in Mount Desert Island.

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Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know before visiting Acadia National Park.

Visitors to Acadia National Park are required to purchase a park entrance pass.

Annual passes are available for $70 and private vehicle passes are $35.

Cadillac Mountain at Sunrise in Autumn, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, USA

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Best Things to Do

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Drive Park Loop Road.

The drive winds through forests, mountains, and shorelines.

Visit Cadillac Mountain.

Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine

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Visitors can make vehiclereservations for Cadillac Mountainto be among the first people in the country to see the sunrise.

This year, reservations are required from May 22 through Oct. 27.

Stop at Thunder Hole.

Directional sign overlooks the ocean in Bar Harbor from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

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Carved out of coastal rocks, Thunder Hole is a natural phenomenon.

Admire the plants at the Wild Gardens of Acadia.

Explore the carriage roads.

Exterior Summer Salt Cottages in Arcadia National Park

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Acadia has more than 45 miles of rustic carriage roads, a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr. ## Take a dip.

As the terrain varies widely throughout the park, trails take hikers through a variety of environments.

This area is perfect for oceanfront picnics, artists, yoga, and more, says Santarelli.

Outdoor dining area over looking Jordan Pond at Acadia National Park in Maine. Image shot before restaurant opened.

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On the trails, be on the lookout for deer, moose, and black bears.

The resort offers complimentary grab-and-go breakfast, the perfect thing before a long day exploring the park.

The Claremont

One of Maines oldest historic properties,The Claremontunderwent a complete renovation in 2021.

The waterfront spot is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

This casual waterfront spot serves up Maine oysters, fried clams, and Maine crab rolls, too.