Acadia Locations

From ocean cliffs to lakes to mountaintops to carriage roads to mossy paths to stone bridges to birch-lined paths to sandy beaches, Acadia is full of beautiful places.

Which location is best for you? That depends on a few factors!

1) Accessibility - Can everyone in the group walk over rocks and roots, or is flat footing important? Is a spot close to parking best, or would a walk through the woods be doable?

2) Timing - Do you have to work around nap times, mealtimes, or cranky times of day? Are you up for an early session (close to sunrise) or is later morning/evening more realistic?

3) Group Size - Some locations have large spaces for big groups, and others work best with a smaller crew due to narrower paths.

4) Location - Nothing on the island will be more than a 45ish minute drive from anything else, but if proximity to a specific spot is important to you, we can guide you to the places closest to where you want to be!

5) The feel! - Each location has its own unique personality, so it’s helpful to consider what kind of “look” you’re going for in your photos.

Great for: playing with rocks, ocean horizons

Kid-friendliness: moderate, depending on which location

Mobility considerations: some slippery footing and walking over rocks

Great for: ocean cliff vistas, classic dramatic “Acadia” views

Kid-friendliness: steep drops from cliffs - not great for running toddlers

Mobility considerations: uneven footing on rocks and big steps up and down

Great for: variety - lake, mountain, carriage road, woods, bridges, boardwalks

Kid-friendliness: very!

Mobility considerations: mostly flat walking

Great for: unique Maine scenery

Kid-friendliness: some uneven footing over the rocks

Mobility considerations: can be difficult to walk over the rocks, and some beaches require a longer walk on a wooded path to get to the beach

Great for: cliff & ocean views

Kid-friendliness: very

Mobility considerations: some have a long staircase to get to beach

Great for: woods, birches, shade, foliage, evergreens

Kid-friendliness: flat but roots might be hard for little walkers

Mobility considerations: some uneven footing over rocks and roots

Great for: grand vistas and epic “Acadia” views

Kid-friendliness: all require some hiking, but some are gentler than others

Mobility considerations: some level of hiking is a must. Cadillac Mountain is drivable but requires a reservation

Great for: ocean and harbor views, right in downtown Bar Harbor

Kid-friendliness: some drops from edge

Mobility considerations: easy walking from parking