Acadia National Park is a very family friendly vacation destination and Acadia Yurts is too! Here are some family friendly hikes/activities to consider during your time here.
1. Diver Ed’s Dive in Theatre – Join Diver Ed aboard the Starfish Enterprise for the most entertaining and memorable experience of your Maine visit. This interactive, underwater (for Diver Ed, anyway) adventure is for all ages.
2. Reel Pizza Movie Cinema – Dinner and a show at Reel Pizza. Sit in comfortable chairs/couches with tables/tv-trays for pizza and watch one of today’s popular movies. Check website for show times and films being shown.
3. Junior Ranger Program – Many families have reported this was one of their child’s favorite activities during their trip. Choose from courses like Wild Things or Super Sand Sleuths. Visit the National Park website for more information.
4. Take the Mailboat to the Surrounding Islands – Get out on the water and see MDI from a different view while exploring the nearby islands! If you are heading that way, consider lunch/dinner at Islesford Dock Restaurant. The Mailboat leaves from the Southwest Harbor & Northeast Harbor marinas.
5. Tidepools – Visit Seal Cove Pond, Wonderland, Ships Harbor, Seawall, etc. to walk, explore the water’s edge, peak in the tidepools and see what’s living underneath the seaweed!
6. Nature Cruises – Weather and season contingent but getting out on the water and learning about the critters is always a home run. Tours include whale watches, nature cruises, puffin tours, etc.
7. Camp Beech Cliff – They often have climbing wall hours available for both a family friendly and indoor option.
8. Art Waves – Just a short drive away (about a 10-minutes), they offer a multitude of classes most days of the week with various mediums, topics, art, fitness and more.
9. Register for Acadia Quest – Put on by the Friends of Acadia, Acadia Quest is a series of outdoor experiences in Acadia National Park that encourage youth to explore, learn, and protect national parks and other conserved lands and waters. Visit the ANP Welcome Center or the Friends of Acadia website for more information.
10. Acadia Fun Park – Located on Route 3 in Trenton, the Fun Park features a ropes course, go karts, water slides, zip line, mini golf, an arcade and an aerial ropes course! Fun will be had by all!
These are just a few of the family friendly activities that can be enjoyed while on Mount Desert Island. If there are others you’ve discovered and would like to add to our list, then we’d be happy to hear them!