13 days in Acadia National Park & Atlanta 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.

Step out of Acadia National Park with an excursion to Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor--about 2h 15 min away. The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, admire all the interesting features of Park Loop Road, enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Beach, and stroll through Gorham Mountain Trail.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Acadia National Park online road trip planner.

Atlanta to Acadia National Park is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, Acadia National Park is little chillier than Atlanta - with highs of 75°F and lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Venture out of the city with trips to Stone Mountain Park (in Stone Mountain), Helen (Wildewood, Anna Ruby Falls, &more) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Ducktown). There's much more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, admire the striking features of Fox Theatre, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Atlanta, and examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Atlanta online day trip planner.

Fly from Acadia National Park to Atlanta in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Acadia National Park in July, expect Atlanta to be a bit warmer, temps between 89°F and 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.