Acadia National Park trails and hikes and places to eat
Sightseeing
This hidden gem away from the busy trails this one can be done in a longer loop or shortened by going up and down the same path. The steps trail marked on the map is my first go to trail.
Dorr Mountain
This hidden gem away from the busy trails this one can be done in a longer loop or shortened by going up and down the same path. The steps trail marked on the map is my first go to trail.
Close to Summersol Cottage and long pond this trail are a number of fun hike. You can choose to hike down to Echo beach and Canada cliffs or do the short hike up to the fire tower. Great with young children.
Beach Cliff
Close to Summersol Cottage and long pond this trail are a number of fun hike. You can choose to hike down to Echo beach and Canada cliffs or do the short hike up to the fire tower. Great with young children.
Sand Beach
Great place to go for a walk.
Long Pond
Great to paddle early in the morning when the lake is flat.
Precipice Trail
Precipice Traillocal classic
Thuya Gardens
15 Thuya DrBeautiful spot.
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdFirst spot to get sun on the east coast.
Bubble Rock Overlook
Park Loop RoadGreat day hike!
Food scene
Lompoc Cafe
36 Rodick StSeating outside is great with groups with families.
Family run local favorite for home made lunches. Get a great take away lunch for hiking or beach days. Cool off with cold drinks and ice cream after a long day. Five minutes from Summersol cottage.
10 locals recommend
Town Hill Market
1339 ME-102Family run local favorite for home made lunches. Get a great take away lunch for hiking or beach days. Cool off with cold drinks and ice cream after a long day. Five minutes from Summersol cottage.
Cool spot to rest your legs after a long hike. Great outdoor seating on a hot day. Or a good spot to wait for a group as the explore Bar harbor. Often it is easy to find a place to sit inside without waiting.
7 locals recommend
Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant
50 West StCool spot to rest your legs after a long hike. Great outdoor seating on a hot day. Or a good spot to wait for a group as the explore Bar harbor. Often it is easy to find a place to sit inside without waiting.
Epi's Pizza and Subs
8 Cottage StGreat gigantic home made sub and sandwiches.
Call for reservations they are often booked on the weekends. Best sea food on the island.
28 locals recommend
Burning Tree Restaurant
69 Otter Creek DrCall for reservations they are often booked on the weekends. Best sea food on the island.
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick StGood food!
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdBuy fresh LIVE lobster here right off the dock.
Best popovers on the east coast. Worth the wait for a table.
I recommend hiking over for lunch from NE harbor.
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdBest popovers on the east coast. Worth the wait for a table.
I recommend hiking over for lunch from NE harbor.
Asticou Inn
15 Peabody DrGreat place for sunsets drinks on the deck.
Geddy's
19 Main StBest fried clams in Bar Harbor.
Milk and Honey Kitchen
3 Old Firehouse LnGreat coffee and lunches.