Duck Cove Cottage
Sightseeing
parking is tricky during the height of the season FYI.
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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse Rdparking is tricky during the height of the season FYI.
This is our only hike that you can get a car to the top as well so even if you only wanted to go up the trail someone could meet you at the top to bring you back down. Or you can drive up and down it so you can get the view without all the hard work! But the last couple of years you do have to make a reservation to go up the mt
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I-Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdThis is our only hike that you can get a car to the top as well so even if you only wanted to go up the trail someone could meet you at the top to bring you back down. Or you can drive up and down it so you can get the view without all the hard work! But the last couple of years you do have to make a reservation to go up the mt
This is a fun and easy hike for kids but still has great views of the Somes Sound. It also has a nice beach in the middle which is fun for a picnic site or swimming.
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Flying Mountain Hiking Trail
96 Fernald Point RdThis is a fun and easy hike for kids but still has great views of the Somes Sound. It also has a nice beach in the middle which is fun for a picnic site or swimming.
This is an exciting hike up with some ladders and bars but also a mellow hike back down the back side of the mountain with a nice pond called the bowl in the middle of it. (I didn't bring my kids on this until they were a little older because of the narrow trail
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The Beehive
This is an exciting hike up with some ladders and bars but also a mellow hike back down the back side of the mountain with a nice pond called the bowl in the middle of it. (I didn't bring my kids on this until they were a little older because of the narrow trail
This is an intense trail not for the faint of heart
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Precipice Trail
Precipice TrailThis is an intense trail not for the faint of heart
Great stroll for families and pets. Pretty flat and follows along the shoreline.
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Ship Harbor Trail
Ship Harbor TrailGreat stroll for families and pets. Pretty flat and follows along the shoreline.
Wonderland Trail
Wonderland TrailGreat easy trail for families and dogs
Food scene
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston RdNext Level Sports Lounge
386 Main StGreat food and drinks. Take out or dine in available.
Milagro Coffee & Espresso
204 Main StGood breakfast option.
Seafood Ketch
47 Shore RdGood food, drinks, and views
Quietside Snacks
298 Tremont RoadClose by the property and great food.
Archie's Lobster
90 Tremont RoadOne of the best lobster rolls on the island
Little Notch Bakery and Café
340 Main Styummy deserts, bread, and meals.
Cafe Drydock & Inn
357 Main StGood food and drinks. Family friendly.
Beaches
Sand Beach
This is a fun beach for kids and adults alike. There are bathrooms and changing stalls. Plus, a place to clean your feet before getting back in your car. There is also a hiking trail from this parking lot.
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Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdThis is a fun beach for kids and adults alike. There are bathrooms and changing stalls. Plus, a place to clean your feet before getting back in your car. There is also a hiking trail from this parking lot.
Shopping
Southwest Harbor
Bar Harbor
Great shopping at local shops and great food
Boating
Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main StBark Harbor
150 Main StAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
The island explorer is a free bus
The island explore schedule can be found online at http://www.exploreacadia.com/routefinder.html. It is bike and stroller friendly. It is also fun for kids!
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Get a park pass at the beginning of the trip
All the areas on the island that are owned by the park require a park pass so buy that at the beginning of your trip you will need it.