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Acadia National Park Itinerary (Full Day)
- Park Loop Road: Sand Beach → Ocean Path → Thunder Hole → Otter Cliffs
- Jordan Pond: shoreline walk or South Bubble to Bubble Rock; lunch at Jordan Pond House or picnic
- Bass Harbor Head Light
- Optional: Cadillac Mountain summit (timed vehicle pass in season)
- Lobster rolls/pounds: Thurston’s or Beal’s (backup: Trenton Bridge)
- Optional stroll in Bar Harbor before heading back
Midcoast Towns + Lighthouse Loop Itinerary (Full Day)
- Freeport: L.L. Bean Flagship Campus (morning or on the return)
- Wiscasset: Red’s Eats for the classic lobster roll
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (Bristol)
- Owls Head Light (near Rockland)
- McLoons Lobster Shack (South Thomaston)
- Rockland: Breakwater walk to the lighthouse or Farnsworth Art Museum
- Camden: harbor stroll and Mount Battie overlook in Camden Hills State Park
- Optional: L.L. Bean stop if skipped earlier
Freeport Loop (1/2 Day)
- L.L. Bean Campus
- Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Coastal Trails
- Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster
- Return to Portland
Here are a few websites to help you plan your own outings:
- Visit Portland
- Visit Maine (Greater Portland & Casco Bay)
- Portland Downtown (shops, dining, events)
- Casco Bay Lines (island ferries, schedules)
- Maine Trail Finder (best for local hikes/parks)
Maine Traveler Pro Tips:
- Tides matter. Rocks get slick; don’t turn your back on waves.
- Seasonal hours are real—check open times for museums and restaurants
- Cadillac Mountain requires a timed vehicle pass in peak months; reserve ahead.
- Traffic on US‑1 builds midday—early starts pay off.
- Cell service can be spotty in these areas. Save maps offline or print hard copies in advance.
- Park passes may be required at some locations
