A Complete Guide to Solo Travelling in Acadia

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A Complete Guide to Solo Travelling in Acadia

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• Is visiting the coast of Maine in your bucket
  list? Is solo traveling to Acadia on your list?
  Want to get mesmerized with iconic lighthouses on
  the rock-strewn shore and envisioned hiking in
  the mountains or spending time at the beach? A
  visit to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor can
  be the answer to your questions. Acadia National
  Park is all about great outdoor attraction. The
  park has everything right from an ocean
  coastline, rocky beaches, woodlands, ponds,
  mountains, lakes, granite peaks scoured by
  glaciers, and lots more. So before talking about
  the scenic locations, things to do, accommodation
  options, places to eat, etc. lets take a look at
  the brief history of this park. 

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• Situated in the State of Maine and Southwest of
  Bar Harbour on a 47,000 acre Atlantic Coast, the
  beautiful American Acadia Park preserves almost
  half of Mount Desert Island and some parts of the
  Schoodic Peninsula. This American national park
  was renamed in 1919 by the Congress as Lafayette
  National Park and was proclaimed as one of the
  first national parks in the United States. It was
  only in 1929 that it was renamed as Acadia
  National Park.
• This national park is home to rare species like
  black bugs, white-tailed deer, and moose. An
  animal enthusiast will be glee with joy to spot
  these mammals. Besides this, it is home to more
  than 300 species of birds. 
• This recreational area is terrific for all kinds
  and types of travelers. It doesnt matter whether
  you want to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty or
  want to experience fun, adventurous outdoor
  activities, a visit to Acadia National Park can
  fulfill your needs. If you are planning to travel
  alone, then you should know that it is considered
  as one of the best national parks for solo travel.

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• Lets take a look at what Acadia National Park
  has in store for travelers. 
• Day 1 
• Arrive on Mount Desert Island. If you are
  confused about how to reach the Bar Harbor, then
  check out the following options. 
• By Car It is advisable to start early in the
  morning to utilize the second half of the day.
  Bar Harbor is around 5 hours drive from Boston
  and approximately 3.5 hours from Portland, Maine.
  Driving to Bar Harbor is one of the easiest ways
  to arrive on Mount Desert Island. Once you reach
  the destination, theres no need for the car to
  explore the central area of Bar Harbor walking.
  There are free shuttles that circle round Acadia
  for an easy commute. 

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• By Air Bar Harbor is only 12.6 miles roughly 20
  minutes away from Hancock County Bar Airport. You
  can take a flight to this airport from Boston,
  New York, Washington, Philadelphia, and
  Pittsburg. Remember that the flights are only
  operational in summers. Besides this, you can
  even take a flight to Bangor airport and take
  rent a self-drive car or take a bus service to
  Bar Harbor. 

Now for the rest of the day, you can explore
downtown bar harbor. Spend the evening glancing
through shops, enjoy a casual nightlife, grab a
bite, or visit the Abbe and Dorr museum with a
vast collection of wildlife displays.
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Some of the Recommendations to explore Bar Harbor

• If you are an avid book enthusiast, you can visit
  Maines oldest book store Shermans where you
  can find some of the most popular or bestselling
  books. Grab souvenirs for your loved ones from
  Cool As a Moose, relish on a coffee from
  Choco-latte, Coffee Matter, A Slice of Eden, or
  Coffee Hound. You can enjoy mouthwatering
  delicacies for dinner at Side Street Café,
  Stewmans Lobster Pound, West Street Café,
  Galyans, etc. If you are a sweet tooth, you can
  enjoy some delicious handmade ice cream at Ben
  Bills Chocolate Emporium. Learys Landing Irish
  Pub and Paddys Irish Pub Restaurant are two
  places where you can enjoy your favorite drinks
  and shake your leg to groovy tunes.

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• Day 2
• Start your day as early as possible, as theres a
  lot to explore on this day. Ensure that you dont
  forget your camera before you leave your
  accommodation, as you will be driving through the
  scenic route of Acadia National Park. This
  national parks entrance is very near to the bar
  harbor, but youll be taking a 27-mile drive on
  the Park Loop Road that covers the significant
  portion of Mount Desert Island. Note Before you
  enter the park, youll have to buy an entrance
  ticket, which will cost you around 25, valid for
  7 days. While solo traveling to Acadia, you can
  also take the Island Explorer Shuttle or take a
  group tour operated by travel companies,
  especially if you are not fond of driving. There
  are numerous scenic spots where you can find a
  view like this

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Some of the Recommendations to explore Bar Harbor
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Cadillac Mountain

• The Park Long Road will lead you to Cadillac
  Mountain, the most visited attraction of this
  beautiful national park. The highest point i.e.,
  standing at 466 meters or 1530 feet in North
  Atlantic Seaboard, Cadillac Mountain, is the
  first place to receive the sunlight in the United
  States. The mesmerizing view of the sunrise
  shouldnt be missed at any cost.  
• Have a plan for Hiking Acadia National Park, what
  better than hiking the Caddilac Mountains. The
  summit road is 5 miles long 1.5 miles from
  parking to summit entrance and 3.5 miles to the
  top. The total trek will be 10 miles and can take
  a minimum of 5 hours to complete it. 

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Cadillac Mountain
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Wild Gardens of Acadia 

• Witness the nine organized display areas that are
  home to around 300 native plant species in a
  rustic setting on the Jesup Path. Youll be blown
  away by the magnificent looks of the birch and
  hammock trees. 

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Jordon Pond 

• Enjoy canoeing and kayaking at the calm and
  serene pond while enjoying the picturesque view
  of the lush green surroundings. Your visit to
  Jordon Pond will be incomplete if you dont stop
  at Jordon Pond House for the iconic popovers. 

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Thunder Hole 

• Your trip to Acadia National Park is incomplete
  without visiting Thunder Hole. If you are lucky
  enough, you can witness the high 40-foot wave
  crashing the naturally formed inlet. The deep
  booming sound of the waves will send a shiver to
  your spine. 

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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse 

• This iconic lighthouse is located on the
  southwest portion of this island near Blue Hill
  Bay and Bass Harbor. This lighthouse was built in
  1858, and it stands on top of the granite scoured
  shoreline. 

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Sand Beach 

• This natural beach is in between two rocky
  granite structure that took several hundreds of
  years to develop. The scenic ocean path allows
  you to enjoy the beautiful view, and its the
  place where the Great Head hiking trail starts.
  Refresh yourself by taking a plunge in the
  Atlantic ocean after the long hectic day.

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Day 3 - The Beehive Loop Trail 

• People come for Hiking Acadia National Park, so
  get ready to start your day early and start with
  the Beehive Loop Trail. You can complete the
  total hike within a couple of hours, and indeed
  it will be one of the most enjoyable hikes of
  your life. The adventurous trail leads straight
  up the cliff, but its not just like any hike.
  You will have to take routes with handles and
  railings embedded on the rocks on your way up.
  The road is thrilling, dont worry, it is not
  that difficult and tiring. 

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Whale Watch and Nature Cruize 

• After completion of the Beehive Loop Trail hike,
  head back to Bar Harbor. You can opt for
  a whale-watching cruize to avail of an enjoyable
  experience of whale watching. You can even spot
  seals, seabirds, puffins, and other aquatic
  species. Besides this, you can also opt for a
  lighthouse cruise tour as you can enjoy the
  breathtaking views of the ancient and iconic
  lighthouses located in Bear Island, Burnt Coat
  Harbor, Egg Rock, Baker Island, and lots more. 

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On completion of the cruise, its time to
rejuvenate, or you can even take a sunset
hike.  If you have any doubts about how to tour
Acadia National Park, you can contact us for
assistance. 
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