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Acadia National Park, harbor cruises and a walkable downtown on Maine’s Mount Desert Island.
Drive the rocky coastline, hike one of 14 mountains, bike the Carriage Roads and catch sunrise over the shore.
The 1,530-foot granite summit has views for miles on a clear day, and you can reach it by trail, bike or road.
Cruise past the Porcupine Islands and Mount Desert Island on a whale-watching, lobster-boat or sailing trip.
Learn about the Wabanaki people, who have lived in Maine for more than 12,000 years, through their art, stories and music.
Wander clapboard storefronts, eateries and shops on compact streets close to the ocean and city parks.
This sweet shop makes its own ice cream and gelato and sells chocolate-covered pretzels, marshmallows and graham crackers.
Sample Maine craft beers on the outdoor seating of this family-friendly downtown brewery, known for inventive burgers and sandwiches.
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