All Acadia places
72 places
1Cadillac MountainA short summit walk opens onto an island-and-ocean panorama.
2Jordan PondClear water, bare granite, and the Bubbles in one frame.
3Sand BeachRare shell-rich sand under granite headlands.
4Thunder HoleThe boom is a bonus; the rocky coast earns the stop.
5Bass Harbor Head Light StationA working harbor light, with a rocky shoreline view below.
6Schoodic PointAtlantic surf, pink granite, and Mount Desert Island across the water.
Jordan Pond HouseTea and popovers with Jordan Pond and The Bubbles in view
7Otter CliffPink granite cliffs with a wartime radio story above the Atlantic.
8Bubble RockA hundred-ton erratic balanced on South Bubble’s summit ledge
Hulls Cove Visitor CenterA smart first stop for maps, passes, and a route plan.
9Echo Lake BeachA sandy freshwater swim with a cliff view from shore.
10The BeehiveA sharp granite summit with a rewarding, exposed coastal view.
11Wild Gardens of AcadiaA compact, labeled tour through native plant habitats.
Sieur de Monts Nature CenterA smart first stop for Acadia’s trail choices and natural history.
12Bar IslandCross from Bar Harbor to a wooded island over the exposed seabed.
13Wildwood StablesHorse-drawn tours put Acadia’s carriage roads at a slower pace.
14Great HeadCoastal ledges, a short loop, and the remains of an old teahouse.
Acadia Gateway CenterGet your bearings, then ride in without the car.
Thurston’s Lobster PoundLobster rolls beside a working harbor, under a yellow canopy.
15Islesford Historical MuseumA compact museum with a century of Islesford schooner records.
16Acadia MountainA rugged granite summit above Somes Sound
17Baker Island Light StationNine recorded wrecks gave this remote island its working light.
18Carroll HomesteadAn old farmhouse that brings Mount Desert Island's early years close.
19Schoodic HeadAn inland summit opens onto Schoodic’s woods, islands, and sea.
20Compass Harbor and OldfarmA short wooded walk leads from Dorr's estate ruins to rocky shoreline.
Rockefeller Hall Welcome CenterGet Schoodic advice inside a restored 1934 Navy radio building.
21Beech Mountain Fire TowerA steel lookout over Long Pond, ocean, and island peaks.
22Otter PointGo in May or September to watch songbirds move through.
23Blueberry HillA small Schoodic pullout with island views and low-tide pools.
Seawall Picnic AreaLunch beside the ocean, then explore its naturally sorted cobbles.
24Monument CoveA blocky pink-granite stack rising from a boulder-lined cove.
25Boulder BeachRounded stones catch sunrise light along this Ocean Path cove.
26Little Hunters BeachHear the surf roll Acadia's rounded cobbles.
27Schooner Head OverlookA quick coastal stop facing a wooded headland and open water.
28Hunters BeachA short woods walk ends where a brook cuts through the cobbles.
29Duck Brook BridgeA 207-foot, three-arch landmark on the car-free carriage roads.
Schoodic Woods Ranger StationMaps, ranger help, and a small shop on Schoodic.
30Waterfall BridgeA 1925 arch frames Hadlock Brook's waterfall along car-free roads.
Frazer Point Picnic AreaA grassy shore for a picnic before the Schoodic loop
31Cobblestone BridgeA 1917 carriage-road bridge with an unusual cobblestone arch.
32Eagle Lake Boat RampA practical lake launch with carriage-road access and a North Bubble view.
33Lake Wood Swimming AreaA small wooded beach for a freshwater swim.
34Ikes PointA paved launch puts canoes and kayaks straight onto Echo Lake.
35Stanley Brook BridgeA 1933 triple-arch bridge spans a road, brook and trail.
36Long Pond South Boat LaunchA four-mile lake for paddling, away from coastal wind and tides.
37Amphitheatre BridgeA granite arch curves around two trees toward a waterfall.
Schoodic Woods CampgroundA wooded base for Schoodic’s loop road, trails, and bike paths.
Fabbri Picnic Area and MemorialA quiet lunch stop with a small piece of Acadia’s radio history.
Blackwoods CampgroundA wooded base with a short walk to the ocean.
Thompson Island Picnic AreaA picnic field for mudflat views and incoming-tide shorebirds.
Seawall CampgroundA west-side base near tidepools, woodland walks, and the rocky coast.
Pretty Marsh Picnic AreaA quiet wooded lunch stop with a stairway to the harbor.
Bear Brook Picnic AreaA wooded lunch stop with grill-ready pits and accessible toilets.
38Hemlock BridgeA rare Gothic arch tucked into the car-free carriage roads.
Duck Harbor CampgroundFive backcountry lean-tos on an island reached by boat or trail.
39Deer Brook BridgeTake a carriage-road detour for twin arches and a 1925 medallion.
40Brown Mountain GatehouseA 1932 stone-and-brick gate marks the carriage-road entrance.
41Cliffside BridgeA 1932 stone bridge with castle turrets above Jordan Stream.
42Jordan Pond GatehouseA 1930s stone-and-timber gateway to the carriage roads.
43Bubble Pond BridgeA stone arch that survived two rejected designs.
44Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts SpringThe Abbe’s original 1928 museum, tucked into the Sieur de Monts woods.
45Eagle Lake BridgeA stone arch carries Route 233 over a motor-free carriage road.
46Chasm Brook BridgeA granite arch tucked above a rocky, wooded gorge.
47Duck Harbor Boat LandingThe direct ferry stop for Isle au Haut’s Acadia trailheads.
48Hadlock Brook BridgeA small stone arch on the car-free Hadlock Loop.
49Jordan Pond Dam BridgeA raised 1920 crossing over the dam and toward the pond.
50West Branch Jordan Stream BridgeA granite carriage-road bridge with a six-foot Roman arch.
51Isle au Haut Boat Services — Stonington WharfA 45-minute boat ride turns the mainland into an island visit.
Park Loop Road Entrance StationA year-round staffed stop for passes, maps, and park basics.
52Little Harbor Brook BridgeA 1919 granite-faced arch over a shallow brook on car-free roads.
53Jordan Pond Road BridgeA historic granite arch on Acadia's carriage roads.
54Triad-Day Mountain BridgeA 1940 arch caps the final link in the carriage-road network.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Acadia Tour Guide
Acadia, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Acadia National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Cadillac Mountain Summit0:00 / 0:28
“You're approaching the summit of Cadillac Mountain, where a short walk opens up the view across Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands.”
Plays as you drive up to Cadillac Mountain in the Parkwolf Acadia Tour Guide.
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