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Bar Harbor, Maine

Standing atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, it is easy to see why individuals like John D. Rockefeller felt so strongly about preserving this area's natural beauty.

Established by individual donations, Acadia National Park is a stunning intersection of sea-scoured shores, towering cliffs, and forested mountains. Mount Desert Island had been a resort destination well before the establishment of Acadia National Park in 1919. The wealthy flocked to Bar Harbor at the turn of the century, building Newport-style "cottages" that turned the quaint New England town into a fashionable summer resort. It was the efforts of these wealthy vacationers, including John D. Rockefeller, which led President Woodrow Wilson to establish Acadia as the first national park east of the Mississippi. Many of Bar Harbor's great houses are a memory. A catastrophic fire in 1947 ravaged the town and the surrounding forest. But Acadia National Park survived, and today it is one of the most visited national parks in America. Acadia's 35,000 acres are studded with natural wonders: In addition to the stunning landscape, some 50 species of mammals including moose, black bear and white tail deer roam the park.

Please note: Bar Harbor is an anchorage port. Transfer from the ship to shore will be via the ship's tender transfer.

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  • Acadia National ParkAcadia National Park

    Composed of 47,000 acres, much of the area was once the home of the wealthy such as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and the Morgans. Today it's the travel destination of hikers, rock climbers, campers and adventurers.

  • 27-Mile Park Loop Road27-Mile Park Loop Road

    A spectacular scenic drive that begins at Hulls Cove, loops around Mount Desert Island and winds its way up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain.

  • Cadillac MountainCadillac Mountain

    At 1,532 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the tallest point along the eastern coast of the United States. From October to March, it's the first spot in the U.S. to see the sun rise.

  • The Great Lumberjack ShowThe Great Lumberjack Show

    Relive the days of the Maine lumberjack with a step inside this re-enactment of a 1870s-era lumberjack camp. As featured on the Travel Channel watch teams compete in thrilling logging sports like wood chopping, ax throwing, log rolling and more.

  • Victorian Bar HarborVictorian Bar Harbor

    Tucked on the east side of the island, this charming village was once the home of the rich and famous; many of the opulent mansions from the Gilded Age can be seen on Main Street.

  • Lobster BakeLobster Bake

    Plucked fresh from the coastal waters of Maine, lobster is the star and undisputed king of lobster dinners and known as a "downeast" meal including corn on the cob, potatoes, and all the trimmings.

  • Cranberry IslandsCranberry Islands

    Named for the tart red berries that grow in nearby bogs, the islands are comprised of five islands, each with its own general store, post office, church, historical society, and school.

  • LighthousesLighthouses

    Used to safely guide ships along Maine's rugged, sometimes treacherous, shoreline, many of these beautiful and unique lighthouses still stand guard over 3,478 miles of Maine's coast.

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