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Heart of Acadia Loop

Acadia National Park, ME
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Scenic 22-mile loop through Acadia National Park welcomes hikers, horseback riders and bikers along its scenic route.
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Surry, Maine
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

We go to the park and always drive the whole loop road. Never get tired. More

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Ellsworth, Maine
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

This is paradise. You can stop at the Tourist center first to get a map.Extremely beautful scenery. make sure to go to Sand Beach and Thunder Hole. Drive to the top of Cadillac mountain. See the sunrise and sunset. bring lots of film! More

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detroit michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010
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Visiting Acadia, the loop park road is a must. You see so much including wonderful views of Eagle lake, Jordon's pond, and Sand beach just to name a few. Eat at Jordon's pond outside overlooking the water. If you can bike or hike the carriage roads. I will say not for everyone, quite the work-out! You will definitely want to... More

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Atlanta, GA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2009
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Purchase the Acadia National Park Audio Tour disc at the visitors center. We took this audio tour around Acadia National Park and it was fabulous. It is a guided tour disc that you follow as you visit all the great spots on the 56 mile tour. The disc cost about $15.00 and was well worth it as you have souvenir... More

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London, England
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2009
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We visited Acadia National Park at the end of August 2009 and caught the end of hurricane Jenny. Whist it was windy and wet we took the Loop Road bus and got the bearing on key points of the park. Over the next few days we visited individual sites, including the famous Thunder Hole. The hiking up to various peaks... More

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