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By 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.

Family Overview: Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine

By 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. Read More

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we are planning a 6 day trip to maine. what are the must see and do things? I have a 10 yr old and a 13yr old. where to go to experience lobstering and a real loster bake which beach to spend a couple of hours at? Which towns to go to?do we try a ride on a schooner of white water rafting or hiking? help! susie and family
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Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort BAR HARBOR (ACADIA NATL PK)

123 EDEN ST
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Airports

Major Airports near Acadia National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport	198.5 map
Halifax International Airport	233.2 map
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport	281.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Acadia National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Bangor International Airport	41.5 map
Rockland Knox County Regional Airport	49.6 map
Portland International Jetport Airport	116.0 map

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Flight Deals to Acadia National Park

Originating	From
Baltimore (BWI) to Boston (BOS)	$106
Columbus, OH (CMH) to Boston (BOS)	$146
Milwaukee (MKE) to Boston (BOS)	$154
Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS)	$154
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Boston (BOS)	$156