Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, birdwatching, swimming, kayaking, boating, stargazing, exploring history and culture – or all of the above – there is something for you at Acadia! This section provides an overview of some of the more popular activities in Acadia National Park and those where Friends of Acadia provides funding and administrative support.
With its pink-granite mountains, rugged coastline, uniquely varied ecosystems, and historic trails and carriage roads, Acadia National Park is a place where magnificent natural and cultural treasures interweave to create a visitor’s dream destination.
Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, birdwatching, swimming, kayaking, boating, stargazing, exploring history and culture – or all of the above – there is something for you at Acadia! Adventurous visitors may opt for rock-climbing or hiking on Acadia’s famous ladder trails. More relaxed travelers may prefer to stroll through the Wild Gardens of Acadia, watch the waves roll in at Sand Beach, or walk along the park’s gradual paths.
There are literally hundreds of activities to enjoy in Acadia National Park, and dozens of books on the topic. Our purpose on these pages is to provide an overview of some of the more popular activities and those where Friends of Acadia provides funding and administrative support.
We encourage you to visit the Acadia National Park website for additional information and the many ways to enjoy the park beyond those listed on the Acadia National Park website.
To research activities in the communities surrounding Acadia, visit these local resources.
Area Chambers of Commerce
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Harbor/Tremont Chamber of Commerce
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce
Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce
Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce
Trenton Chamber of Commerce
Maine Office of Tourism
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