Mount Desert Island Attractions

Acadia National Park

The Acadia National Park encompasses 60 square miles (155 sq km) of rugged coastline, forest, granite peaks, lakes and plenty of wildlife. Roughly four million visitors flock here each year to drink in the beauty of the park, hike up Mount Cadillac, spot wildlife or enjoy a ranger-led programme. Summer is a popular time to visit, but winter offers cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing (though several roads close due to snow), and of course autumn is a spectacle of colour. Acadia National Park remains one of the most visited parks in the United States.

Website: www.nps.gov/acad; Telephone: (207) 288 3338; Transport: The Island Explorer fare-free shuttle operates late June to Columbus Day, stopping at lodges and campgrounds on the island and parts of the park; an entrance pass for the park is required to ride the shuttle; Opening time: Park open daily. Hulls Cove Visitor Center: open mid-April to October 8am to 4.30pm, closing at 6pm in July and August; Admission: From May to October: $20 per vehicle, $5 for individuals, for 7-day pass (23 June to October), $10 the rest of the season