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    Down East Adventure: Boston to Acadia National Park

    Down East Adventure: Boston to Acadia National Park
    Starts from

    Boston

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    25

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    495 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Boston

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    495 mi

    • Natural Attractions
    • Arts and Creativity
    • Active Leisure
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    Kelsey Perrett

    Kelsey Perrett

    Travel Expert

    • Experience art, culture, and donuts in downtown Portland.
    • Sink your teeth into Maine’s favorite lobster roll.
    • Take a hike in the coastal scenery of Acadia National Park.
    Maine has 3,478 miles of tidal coastline with a multitude of craggy coves and picturesque peninsulas to explore. This scenic journey up the seaboard will visit some of Maine’s most stunning coastal locales, working its way north to a crescendo of views at Acadia National Park.
    This road trip visits the traditional lands of the Abenaki, Wabanaki, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Nanrantsouak, Arosaguntacook, Aucocisco, Pequawket, and Pennacook peoples. For the best weather, and for the best access to Acadia National Park, beaches, and seasonal businesses, we recommend taking this trip in the summer, late spring, or early fall.

    Categories

    • Natural Attractions
    • Arts and Creativity
    • Active Leisure
    Maine has 3,478 miles of tidal coastline with a multitude of craggy coves and picturesque peninsulas to explore. This scenic journey up the seaboard will visit some of Maine’s most stunning coastal locales, working its way north to a crescendo of views at Acadia National Park.
    This road trip visits the traditional lands of the Abenaki, Wabanaki, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Nanrantsouak, Arosaguntacook, Aucocisco, Pequawket, and Pennacook peoples. For the best weather, and for the best access to Acadia National Park, beaches, and seasonal businesses, we recommend taking this trip in the summer, late spring, or early fall.
    Kelsey Perrett

    Kelsey Perrett

    Travel Expert

    • Experience art, culture, and donuts in downtown Portland.
    • Sink your teeth into Maine’s favorite lobster roll.
    • Take a hike in the coastal scenery of Acadia National Park.

    Travel itinerary

    Boston to Boothbay
    7 Activities

    Day 1

    82 mi0.5 mi

    Boston to Boothbay

    Begin your journey by crossing through New Hampshire and into Maine. After a stop in hip downtown Portland, you’ll continue up the coast to spend the night near Boothbay Harbor.
    Boothbay to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park
    5 Activities

    Day 2

    136 mi

    Boothbay to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park

    Today, you’ll continue winding up beautiful Highway 1 through Rockland and Camden. Take your time wandering the waterfront to Mount Desert Island, but aim to settle in early — tomorrow brings a big day of exploring Acadia National Park.
    Acadia National Park to Brunswick
    7 Activities

    Day 3

    199 mi

    Acadia National Park to Brunswick

    Acadia National Park is one of the first places in the U.S. to greet the morning sunlight, so wake up early enough for a full day of adventure before returning south to Brunswick. Note: Vehicle passes are required to enter Acadia National Park. Passes are $30 and can be purchased in advance. You'll also need to purchase a vehicle reservation for Cadillac Mountain.
    Brunswick to Boston
    6 Activities

    Day 4

    77 mi

    Brunswick to Boston

    On this final day of driving, pick your way back down the coast, making sure to leave enough time for treats and souvenirs in the beach towns of southern Maine.
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