Acadia National Park offers some incredible attractions that are lesser known and must-see during your next trip.
Acadia National Park is among the most visited in the United States. Located in Maine, it more than makes up for being one of the smallest National Parks in the country with a sublime coastline and 150 miles worth of hiking trails.
Park Loop Road is one of the main attractions at Acadia, but there is plenty to offer in lesser-known spots. Here are seven attractions that are hidden gems and must-see on your next trip to Acadia National Park.Cadillac Mountain is the highest point a person can go on the Atlantic Coast. Get a gorgeous view of the ocean itself and some islands as well. Anyone who loves sunrises needs to go to Cadillac Mountain once as it is the first place on the East Coast to see the sun each morning.
This is a trail that is family-friendly and able to be traveled by virtually anyone. 1.4 miles long, visitors can take in the oceanfront while searching for barnacles, crabs, sponges and snails. Tidepooling also enables people to see unique sea life such as sea stars and hermit crabs. You will be occupied for hours taking in all of the fun.Hunters Beach is a Disney movie scene coming to life.
Sunset on the National Park Service’s Loop Road around the Schoodic Peninsula, which is part of Acadia National Park. / Mandatory Credit - Keith LukeA 75-minute drive from Bar Harbor, the Schoodic Peninsula isn’t an area many people make it to during their visit. But, those people are missing out. If you want to avoid crowds, this is the place to be. A scenic drive provides views of lighthouses, lobster boats and different areas covered in forests. Pink slabs of granite can be traveled across.
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