You may begin your visit to the park at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, open from May 1 through October 31. A free orientation film is shown every half-hour. Free literature and sales items are on display and give details about motor vehicle, bicycle, and hiking routes, as well as the cultural and natural history of the area. When you arrive in the park, ask for a schedule of ranger-led activities (mid-June early October) that includes talks, walks, hikes, boat cruises, and evening programs. Program schedules are not available by mail. Children 8 years or older can participate in the Junior Ranger program during the summer. Some roads, facilities and services are closed during the winter months (November-April). During this time you may obtain information at Park Headquarters located on Highway 233 three miles west of Bar Harbor.

Acadia's Seasons - This is New England, so be prepared for changeable weather conditions. In the summer, high temperatures are usually 70 to 80 degrees F. Fog is common. Spring and fall are cooler, with highs usually 50 to 60 degrees F. In the winter, which lasts from November to April in Acadia, highs are around 30 degrees F. Night time lows may be below zero. Annual snowfall is about 60 inches.

Sieur de Monts Spring

The Robert Abbe MuseumOpen mid May to mid October. Each season this private museum features a major exhibit on Native American culture from this region. Adults: $2.00, children $.50. For information call (207) 288-3519.

The Nature Center is operated by the National Park Service. The exhibits reflect Acadia's natural resources, how they are being cared for and what problems affect them. The Nature Center is open mid June to late September. There is no fee.

The Wild Gardens of Acadia is managed by The Bar Harbor Garden Club. This three-fourths acre garden reflects typical habitats found on Mount Desert Island. Each species is labeled in its most characteristic habitat. There is no fee. Open year round.

The Islesford Historical Museum is operated by the National Park Service. It can be reached by tour boats or mailboat from Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor. The exhibits tell the story of the Cranberry Isles and the people who have lived there.

The museum is open late May through September. There is no fee.

Other Accommodations

Although the park has no overnight accommodations except campgrounds, nearby communities contain hotels, motels, cabins, and inns, as well as campgrounds. For further information, please write or call:

Acadia Information Center (207) 667-8550, 1-800-358-8550

Mt. Desert-Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662, (207) 276-5040 summer.
Bar Harbor. (207) 288-2404 summer or 1-800-288-5103 winter.
Southwest Harbor. (207) 244-9264 or 1-800-423-9264
Schoodic Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Winter Harbor, Maine 04693
Deer Isle / Stonington (207) 348-6124 summer.

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