Car-free and Carefree in Acadia!
Help improve the visitor experience and natural environment at Acadia by planning a car-free and carefree vacation to the park. There are many options for getting to and around Acadia without using your car.
Help improve the visitor experience and natural environment at Acadia by planning a car-free and carefree vacation to the park. There are many options for getting to and around Acadia without using your car.
The best way to appreciate Acadia National Park – its salty coastal breezes and ecological diversity – is outside of a car. Car-free exploration enables us to immerse ourselves in the park we love, and it’s a more environmentally friendly way to experience and steward the park.
With climate change challenging fragile park ecosystems, automobile traffic brings an additional burden. The exhaust expelled from visitors’ vehicles is the biggest factor in the park’s carbon footprint.
Record visitation is also putting added strain on park resources.
Below are a host of resources to help you get to Acadia and explore the park without a car.
Find more helpful pointers for your visit: Top 10 Things to Know Before Visiting Acadia
Tips for getting around Acadia aboard the Island Explorer shuttles
Learn MoreThere are several ways to get from Bangor to Acadia’s gateway communities:
Car-free Itineraries to Explore the Park in a More Environmentally Friendly Way
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