Why this stop
Granite shoreline and carriage roads make a memorable first visit.
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Acadia National Park
Granite shoreline and carriage roads make a memorable first visit.
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What to know before you go.
Make the day work
Check park access and current conditions before choosing a trail.
What comes next
Connect this visit with Portland Head Light or Baxter State Park.
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Acadia National Park
Granite shoreline and carriage roads make a memorable first visit.
Check park access and current conditions before choosing a trail.Explore this stop →STOP 01 / 04 · Nature
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau. Confirm travel conditions with the official places linked in each guide.Acadia National Park
Granite shoreline and carriage roads make a memorable first visit.
Check park access and current conditions before choosing a trail.Explore this stop →STOP 02 / 04 · HeritagePortland Head Light
Begin at the lighthouse and add Portland's food and waterfront at your own pace.
Check Fort Williams Park access and lighthouse museum hours.Explore this stop →STOP 03 / 04 · WildernessBaxter State Park
Plan a more deliberate inland day among lakes and mountains.
Read park reservations and access rules before the drive.Explore this stop →STOP 04 / 04 · WildernessKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Explore a quieter North Woods landscape beyond Maine's familiar coast.
Check monument road access, seasonal services and current conditions before leaving town.Explore this stop →ONE STOP CAN BECOME A TRIP
Follow the next interesting turn.
Explore Portland Head Light next, or make Acadia National Park part of a trip that fits your time.