KAREN & AARON’s TOP ACADIA ADVENTURES

  • GO FOR A HIKE! Peaks nearby include Flying, Bernard, Mansell, Acadia, St. Sauveur, Beech and many more. There are countless hikes to access these peaks- pick up a hiking book at Cadillac Mountain Sports in downtown Bar Harbor. Download the ALL TRAILS App for easy hiking!

  • MAINE STATE SEA KAYAK! Book a guided sea kayak tour with our friend Brad Jordan and his crew! Family oriented, these trips include a wildlife excursion and sunset tour to name a few!

  • CARRIAGE ROADS! Walk, stroll, bike, or run. John D. Rockefeller created a network of 57 miles of trails, 44 open to bicycles, that meander through Acadia. Also included are 17 stone bridges- gorgeous in all seasons! Consider packing a lunch and renting a bike to enjoy the trails all day. Days and days worth of adventure in this system.

  • SUNSET CRUISE! Sail Acadia is based in downtown Southwest Harbor and features many sailing opportunities throughout the day. Call Karl and get out on the water

  • ACADIA LOBSTER CRUISE! Taste the world’s best lobster on a vintage 1966 wooden lobster boat captained by Downeast Maine native Jason Clark. Enjoy stunning views of Acadia National Park while Jason shares his personal knowledge of Mount Desert Island. After hauling lobster traps, Jason cooks a traditional Maine lobster feast — right on the boat!

  • ATLANTIC BREWERY! Located 15 minutes away from Acadia Yurts in Town Hill, Atlantic Brewery offers a tasting room, brewery tour, and ..............

  • MAINELY MEAT BBQ! The BBQ here is amazing and it's conveniently located next to Atlantic Brewing. Serving Atlantic beers with BBQ cooked on site this place is a must

  • WONDERLAND! Sounds magical, and it is. Take the short hike from the parking area out onto the point and feel miles away from everything. Another favorite stroll along the waters edge and just passed Wonderland is the SHIP HARBOR trail!

  • BASS HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE! This popular tourist attraction is less than 5 miles from Acadia Yurts

  • DIVER ED'S DIVE-IN THEATER! Fun water adventure for children and parents alike. Touch slimy sea critters and learn about what's going on beneath the surface

  • PARK LOOP ROAD! This drive is a must. Perhaps consider driving the road earlier in your trip versus later to get acquainted with the park and explore hikes off the road. For an added challenge, bike the road. It's 26 miles of one way traffic so be prepared.

  • LAKE SWIMMING! Echo Lake is just up the road from Acadia Yurts and has a beach for easy access or a parking area across from Acadia Mountain to swim at the "bluffs". Lakes are much warmer than the ocean and make swimming accessible. Perhaps even see people on the lake with paddle boards and kayaks

***This list is just a beginning- please explore the area for yourself and pursue what makes you happy.  Consolidating the list to 10 items was tough but I don't want to give it all away.......

Grocery Stores

  • Food Mart (Southwest Harbor) - Nearest Grocery Store

  • Beech Hill Farm (Southwest Harbor) - Local farm and produce stand

  • Liquor Locker (Southwest Harbor) - Full Service, Specialty Beverage

  • Hannaford (Ellsworth & Bar Harbor) - Standard Grocery Store

  • Peekytoes (Bar Harbor) - Fresh Seafood and other Specialty Foods

  • A&B Naturals (Bar Harbor) - Organic, Natural, Health Food Store

  • Acadia Provisions (Ellsworth) - Specialty Foods and Natural Meats

  • John Edwards (Ellsworth) - Whole Foods & Wine Cellar

  • Kristen Carlson Wellness (Pre-Ordered and Delivered) - A seasonally inspired menu that changes monthly. Dates vary for community drop offs and will be posted monthly.

OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

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