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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
