The best way to explore beautiful natural landscapes is with your own two feet. Pull on your hiking boots, hit Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and take your time to soak up the scenery.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices in Southwest Harbor. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is a good place to kick off here, but there are numerous other worthwhile attractions to appreciate. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Asticou Azalea Garden, and Echo Lake Beach are near the trekking route and will round out your day nicely.

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Jordan Hotel

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Augusta (AUG)

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Absolutely exceeded my expectations. My brother had his wedding there and it was just beautiful. The staff were the best, so friendly and accommodating.

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Greenleaf Inn

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Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

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Not too many food options while we were there in April.

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Best of Bar Harbor w/ Thunder Hole and Acadia National Park

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6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch

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Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Small-Group Guided Tour

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