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Downeast Acadia

· Bar Harbor, ME

Why you should go…

DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism (DART) is the destination marketing organization for Hancock and Washington Counties in eastern Maine, funded by the Maine Office of Tourism along with membership dues and donations. The region it promotes spans from the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory through Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor to the Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays, offering lighthouses, kayaking, camping and antiquing.

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  • #national park
  • #coast
  • #lighthouses

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Downeast Acadia, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    Maine's MidCoast & Islands

    Free

    Regional visitor guide to coastal Maine between Portland and Acadia, covering Bath, Boothbay Harbor, and island communities.

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