Acadia National Park is a popular tourist destination located primarily on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It was established on January 19, 1929. The oceanside park is located near Bar Harbor, Maine, which features shops, restaurants, theaters and recreational opportunities. The park is 47,000 acres and hosts approximately 2 million visitors each year.

Historic Maine Hotel Named State's Prettiest
The Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor, Maine, has been named the prettiest hotel in the state by Redbook.

Half-Price Acadia National Park Passes Available During December 2023
Acadia National Park Half Price Annual Passes are available beginning on December 1st and will be $35.00. Passes must be bought in person. Here's where you can purchase them!

Two Maine Parks Named Best Places to Camp in the Northeast
Trips to Discover included Baxter and Acadia on its "Best of" list for the Northeast.

These Maine Highways Are Two of the Most Loathed in America
A recent survey names the 100 most loathed highways throughout the entire country, including a pair of well-traveled roads in Maine.

One of the 15 Best Small Towns in America is Right Here in Maine
No surprise to see this Downeast tourist town get included in this prestigious list.

Popular Hiking Site Lists This Maine Trail as State's Best
This trail is short, but not for the faint of heart.

Maine Park Named One of Best Places in the US to Visit in October
Enjoy the outdoors in October? Well, here's the place to visit.

Have You Experienced This Must-Do Activity at Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park is the place to be for Maine nature lovers and, according to this list, the Queen Mary 2 is a must attraction here.

A Restaurant in Bar Harbor Named Maine's Best for Mac 'n' Cheese
The Side Street Cafe's lobster mac is being hailed as the King of Maine.

Parts of Acadia National Park to Close Because of Hurricane Lee
With the impending arrival of Hurricane Lee, the National Park Service has made the decision to close parts of Acadia National Park for the safety of those visiting and the staff. Here are the details