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Acadia National Park, located about six hours from Boston, it is the only United States National Park in New England. Considered as one of the smaller parks in US, it surprisingly attracts almost three million visitors a year.
Get in:
By car, from Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
If coming by plane, direct flights from Boston's Logan Airport land at the Hancock County Airport, located 10 miles from Acadia National Park. National airlines serve the Bangor International Airport, about one hour from the park. Car rentals are available at both airports.
Get around:
The free Island Explorer Buses can take you through the park, stopping at points of interest. There are bicycle racks on the front of each bus if you'd like to combine transport methods as you explore.
See:
- Egg Rock Light
- Cadillac Mountain
- Bass Harbor Head Light
Do:
- Bicycling
- Camping
- Hiking
- Bird watching
- Fishing
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Whale watching
Get out:
Other destinations are within reach, particularly Boston.
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A Bar Harbor, Maine, Acadia National Park, and Nova Scotia - Whale Watching Vacation
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As a life long Midwesterner there is no denying my landlubber status. A "dozen raw" at my favorite local seafood restaurant is about as close to the ocean as I can get without an investment in airfare. In my case, sea-legs and sailboats have never been an option. Therefore any journey to the coast whether for business or pleasure has always been a special experience for me. Over the years I have seen much of the US shoreline and marveled at the diversity and beauty of our many beaches and unique costal geography. Truthfully though, I was unprepared for the splendid beauty of the Maine coastline, specifically the area around Bar Harbor and particularly the rugged and dazzling scenery found at Acadia National Park.
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Bird Watching Mecca - 338 Species At Acadia National Park
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When it comes to birding, Acadia National Park is a mecca for sightings. The Park has 338 bird species, which is a record for any national park in the United States. The list of species includes such rare birds as the bald eagle, 23 warbler variations and falcons by the bushel load. If you’re looking to fill out your life list, Acadia is the place to be.
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Discover Acadia National Park in the Fall
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Acadia National Park is the only national park in New England and was the first one established east of the Mississippi. In the summer months it attracts visitors like a magnet. But by fall quiet space is easier to find especially if you’re prepared to camp and hike in the park.
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Acadia Nationl Park - An Outdoor Enthusiast's Paradise
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If you truly love the outdoors and embrace all of the sports it offers than Acadia National Park is the place for you. If you are an aspiring outdoor enthusiast and want to sample all of its recreational activities on a relaxed basis than Acadia National Park is the place for you. If you love the outdoors but also love your creature comforts i.e a fine meal, a good bed, and a hot shower than Acadia National Park is the place for you.
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