Bangor International Airport 1 hr 6
Eagle Lake (11 min) Scenic lake for kayaking, canoeing & fishing, with a 6-mile trail for walking & cycling. Jordan Pond (16 min) Formed by glaciers, this 187-acre, mountain lake offers a tea house, loop nature trail & restaurant. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co (8 min) Established company providing whale watching, lighthouse & nature boat tours throughout the summer. Frenchman Bay (4 min) National park bay with small islands stretching about 15 miles named after a 1600's French explorer. Champlain Mountain (14 min) This 1,058-ft-tall mountain in Acadia National Park features hiking trails & peregrine falcons. Bar Island (8 min) Small island accessible by foot during low tide with forests, walking trails & scenic views. Thunder Hole (21 min) Natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam when seas are up. Acadia National Park (2 min) 47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more. Cadillac Mountain (19 min) 1,530-foot mountain providing a trail marked with informative plaques & expansive views at the top. Schoodic Peninsula (1 hr 6) Promontory known for its coastal scenery, containing 2,266 acres of Acadia National Park. Sand Beach (20 min) Cove-style beach popular for wading, swimming, hikes & scenic views in a peaceful setting. Hulls Cove Visitor Center (4 min) Visitor complex with maps, souvenirs & ranger-led activities, plus direct access to carriage roads. The Beehive (18 min) Dome-shaped peak with a short but challenging summit trail leading to panoramic views. Abbe Museum (8 min) Modern museum showcasing the culture of the native Wabanaki people with various exhibits & events. Wild Gardens of Acadia (14 min) Native trees, wildflowers & ferns in a rustic setting with a stream & paths like the Jesup Trail. |