Tips for Visiting Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is one of the best places to visit in Maine! Here are a few things to know before visiting:
- Acadia receives a lot of snow in the winter, and more businesses near the park are seasonal. You should aim to visit between May and October for the best conditions.
- You will need a reservation to drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain from the end of May to the end of October. Sunrise is the best time to go!
- It costs $30 per vehicle to enter Acadia National Park and the fee is valid for seven days. If you will be visiting more national parks over the course of a year, I highly recommend purchasing an America the Beautiful Pass, which will grant you entry into all parks for a year for $80.
- Acadia is one of the few national parks where dogs are allowed! Just be sure to keep them on a leash.
- Guide Along offers an audio tour of Acadia and it's a great way to learn about the park and discover stops along the way as you drive around!
- If you're hiking in Acadia, I recommend the All Trails Plus Membership! This will allow you to download offline maps and take advantage of other features that will help keep you safe.
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