12 days in Acadia National Park Itinerary

The first national park east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park draws visitors with its rugged landscape of ocean shoreline, low-slung granite mountains, dense woodlands, and pristine lakes.

Family-friendly places like Park Loop Road and Thunder Hole will thrill your kids. Take a break from Acadia National Park with a short trip to Frenchman Bay Conservancy in Hancock, about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, kick back and relax at Little Hunters Beach, explore the striking landscape at Otter Cliff, and stroll through Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Acadia National Park route planner.

Expect a daytime high around 60°F in May, and nighttime lows around 43°F.