Acadia National Park Family Vacations

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Acadia Overlook (courtesy, Maine Tourism)
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Acadia National Park Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain for a scenic view
  • Bicycle or take a horse-drawn carriage ride along car-free roads
  • Hike along wind-blown shores
  • Sail the Atlantic on a windjammer
  • Go on a whale- and puffin-watching cruise

Acadia National Park Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Acadia National Park's 47,000 acres offer the classic Maine landscape of sea-splashed rocky coasts, granite cliffs, and mountains. Come here to hike through forests, walk along wind-blown sand beaches, paddle inland lakes, and explore untrammeled offshore islands. The park, except for the mainland section on Schoodic Peninsula, occupies Isle au Haut, Baker Island, much of Mount Desert Island, and a smattering of smaller islands.

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Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort BAR HARBOR (ACADIA NATL PK)
123 EDEN ST
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 1.4 Miles
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The Harborside Hotel and Marina
55 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 0.3 Miles
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Park Entrance Oceanfront Motel
15 Ocean Drive
Bar Harbor, ME
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.8 Miles
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Great Wass Preserve
Black Duck Cove Rd., Great Wass Island
Downeast Coast, Maine
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Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Sunshine Rd
13 Dow Rd
Deer Isle, Maine Map
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Penobscot Marine Museum
At Rte. 1
5 Church St
Belfast, Maine Map
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Acadia National Park Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA
Bedrooms: 3
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Freezer, Hot Tub, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, VCR
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA
Bedrooms: 3
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Freezer, Hot Tub, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, VCR
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Iron, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV
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