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Beach Destinations Near Acadia National Park
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Penobscot,ME
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Penobscot Bay,ME
(34 mi.) -
Popham Beach State Park,ME
(90 mi.) -
Scarborough,ME
(119 mi.) -
Cape Cod,MA
(198 mi.)
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Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park, Maine (Adam Jones/Digital Vision/Getty)
Acadia National Park Beach Travel Tips
- Hike, bike, or drive up Cadillac Mountain, where stunning views await.
- Uncover the history of the Cranberry Isles at the Islesford Historical Museum, where dolls, toys, and photographs depict the town’s maritime past.
- Admire true survivors: creatures of the tide. Barnacles, mussels, and crabs endure the sea’s dangerous ebb and flow, leaving them entirely exposed twice each day.
- Gallop down Acadia’s carriage roads on a friendly horse from Wildwood Stables.
Acadia National Park
Thanks to the robber barons who used the park as a private playground in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the islands of Acadia have been preserved for the masses in a pristine state.Read More
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Hotels
The Bayview - Hotel
111 Eden Street
Bar Harbor04609
Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Bar Harbor04609
Distance: 1.3 mi.
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Attractions
Eagle Island Tours
Long Wharf (Commercial St.)
170 Commercial St
Portland, Maine 04101
Distance: 113.7 mi. (from destination center)
170 Commercial St
Portland, Maine 04101
Distance: 113.7 mi. (from destination center)
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Great Wass Preserve
Black Duck Cove Rd., Great Wass Island
Downeast Coast, Maine
Distance: 31.5 mi. (from destination center)
Downeast Coast, Maine
Distance: 31.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Penobscot Marine Museum
At Rte. 1
5 Church St
Belfast, ME, Maine
Distance: 39.4 mi. (from destination center)
5 Church St
Belfast, ME, Maine
Distance: 39.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near Acadia National Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Boston Logan International Airport | 198.5map | |
| Halifax International Airport | 233.2map | |
| Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport | 281.7map |
Other Smaller Airports near Acadia National Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Bangor International Airport | 41.5map | |
| Rockland Knox County Regional Airport | 49.6map | |
| Portland International Jetport Airport | 116.0map |
Flight Deals to Acadia National Park
| Originating | From |
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| Atlantic City (AIY) to Boston (BOS) | $74 |
| Buffalo (BUF) to Boston (BOS) | $120 |
| Baltimore (BWI) to Boston (BOS) | $124 |
| New York City (NYC) to Boston (BOS) | $143 |
| Washington, DC (WAS) to Boston (BOS) | $162 |
Acadia National Park Beach Advice
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A Family Affair: Vacationing in Acadia National Park
Maine's Acadia National Park invites even the littlest members of your crew to experience the great outdoors. Here's our guide for a seamless family trip to this accessible East Coast wilderness. Gorp Practical Advice -
The Top Ten Parks for Wind Sports
Parks where wind and water collide. Gorp Top Ten -
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Top Ten National Parks for Fall Foliage
Great destinations for traveling leaf-peepers. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten Wildflower-Viewing Spots
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Top Ten Active Beach Vacations
From biking to kayaking, horseback riding to swimming, snorkeling to hiking, these beach destinations will keep your heart racing on your next vacation. Gorp Top Ten -
Have Tent, Will Travel
The insider's guide to 11 kid-perfect New England campsites. Gorp Travel -
The Great Northern
Run the northern U.S. border between Seattle, Washington, and Acadia NP, Maine. Gorp Travel -
A Shore Thing in Maine
Up and down and all around quintessential New England's rugged, honeycombed coastline will lead you and your family to windjammers, banner national parks, and more lobster than your entire brood could eat in a lifetime. Away Travel -
Laugh of the Wild
Viewing Loons in New York & New England. Gorp Travel -
Mount Deserted Island
Acadia in Springtime. Gorp Travel -
Regional Guide
Family - Down East Maine. Gorp Travel -
Top Ten U.S. National Parks
6. Acadia, Maine. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten Summer Parks
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Top Ten Beaches in the United States
Best Sunrise: Sand Beach, Acadia National Park (Maine). Gorp Top Ten -
On Fall's Trail in Maine
What to Do & Where to Do It. Gorp Travel -
Downeast/Acadia Fall Foliage Drive
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Observing the Fall Bird Migration
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Igloo Mania
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Paddling and Pedaling
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Winter Diamonds
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Top Ten Spots for Spring Birding
East: Weatherbeaten Birding: Downeast Maine. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten National Parks for Rock Climbing
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Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, Maine. Gorp Top Ten -
A Year of Adventure
Sean Greene, our Away.com leader, and intrepid traveler, serves up his favorite places. Away Travel -
Coastal Tranquility: Eight Great Sea Kayaking Spots
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America's B-Sides
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