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Acadia National Park
National park
47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more.
4.90 (19.5K reviews)
(~2.85 km from centre)
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Cadillac Mountain
Park
👍👍 Try to visit at sunrise. As of summer 2022 you need a reservation for your car. We went in July and I reserved my spot in April. We did a 3:15 am wake up time as the sunrise was at 4:55. Between getting up, driving from Bar Harbor, and sitting in the line to drive up the mountain we were there less...
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
(~8.28 km from centre)
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Beehive Trail
Hiking area
Steep 1.4-mile trail with iron rungs & granite stairs to a lofty cliff-top offering ocean panoramas.
4.90 (367 reviews)
(~9.29 km from centre)
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Sand Beach
Beach
Cove-style beach popular for wading, swimming, hikes & scenic views in a peaceful setting.
4.70 (734 reviews)
(~9.39 km from centre)
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Thunder Hole
Scenic spot
Natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam when seas are up.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
(~8.59 km from centre)
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Ocean Path Trailhead
Hiking area
Beginning of seaside trail tracing the Acadia coastline, with boulders, landmarks & wild roses.
4.80 (312 reviews)
(~9.3 km from centre)
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Jordan Pond
Lake
Formed by glaciers, this 187-acre, mountain lake offers a tea house, loop nature trail & restaurant.
4.80 (309 reviews)
(~4.94 km from centre)
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Bubble Rock
Scenic spot
Popular hiking destination featuring a large boulder perched on a cliff & views of Jordan Pond.
4.80 (275 reviews)
(~5.78 km from centre)
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Mount Desert Campground
Campground
Scenic campground for tents & RVs, offering hot showers, fire pits, kayak rentals & scenic views.
4.70 (344 reviews)
(~8.34 km from centre)
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Gorham Mountain Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Definitely one of the most fun trails I have been on. This trail isn’t easy but it’s definitely manageable. We took a few breaks when needed and made it up within 30 minutes. There were a few other peoples there who had their children with them and they made it up just fine. There are lots of differ...
4.90 (177 reviews)
(~8.18 km from centre)
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Abel's Lobster
Seafood restaurant
Seasonal lobster & clam house with a casual dining room & waterfront seating on a natural fjord.
4.60 (622 reviews)
(~7.13 km from centre)
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Smuggler's Den Campground
Campground
Family-run, pet-friendly campsite offering RV & tent sites, cabins & a heated pool, open since 1969.
4.70 (308 reviews)
(~3.36 km from centre)
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Harbor Table
Restaurant
A menu of locally focused comfort food in a snug restaurant that has a bar.
4.70 (277 reviews)
(~3.29 km from centre)
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The Common Good Soup Kitchen
Non-profit organization
Community-minded outpost serving housemade soups, salads, breads & desserts in homey quarters.
$ $$$
4.80 (173 reviews)
(~3.2 km from centre)
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Seawall Campground
Campground
Scenic wooded national park campsite for tents & RVs with basic facilities close to hiking trails.
4.60 (325 reviews)
(~5.93 km from centre)
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Bass Harbor Head Light Station
Historical landmark
1858 lighthouse nestled on a sea cliff, with rocky paths to photography vantage points & tide pools.
4.40 (3.3K reviews)
(~8.88 km from centre)
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Peter Trout's Tavern and Inn
Restaurant
Meat & seafood plates in a kitschy, maritime-themed space with outdoor tables & views of the sound.
$$ $$
4.60 (297 reviews)
(~3.3 km from centre)
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Mt Desert Island
Island
Maine island that's home to a number of villages, as well as part of Acadia National Park.
4.90 (128 reviews)
(~4.48 km from centre)