Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
If you don’t mind buses, I suggest parking at the Visitor Center and jumping in one of the free shuttles. It will drop you off at each of the sights along the Loop Rd. Then you can walk as much or as little as you like and get back on. Like the hop on hop off buses the larger cities have! We found parking to be quite a challenge and the only time we saw people nearly lose their cool. A shame when you are in such a beautiful place!
Beautiful trail!
Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.
Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.
Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.
Enjoy a trip to Heart of Acadia Loop and popular activities like hiking in Bar Harbor. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.
