Bar Harbor Acadia National Park Driving Tour

Discover Acadia National Park on a self guided driving tour. The stories play as you drive using GPS to know your location. Hear engaging stories, learn what's coming up, where to park, what to see and find the hidden gems like little hunters beach. One ticket is for one car, with as many as you can fit in the car. This tour starts at the Hulls Cove Visitors Center. From there you'll follow park loop around to the most famous sites. This smartphone guided tour points out what to see and tells you the stories as you drive. Go at your own pace, anytime. Want to stop? No problem. Continue anytime.

Meeting Point

Hulls Cove Visitor Center

25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

This driving tour starts at the Hulls Cove Visitors Center Parking Lot. Before you go you have to set up the tour and get the tour app. Please check your ticket and texts. You have to download the app before arriving, the signal at the park is not dependable.

What's included:

• 1 ticket for a car (group), best value tour!
• Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and continue anytime.
• Driving tour with easy route around park loop visiting all the must see stops in Acadia
• Take the tour offline, download before going.
• Go anytime, the tour never expires.
• Engaging stories and narration

Not included:

• There are no entry tickets to Acadia National Park, or to Cadillac mountain summit.
• No Admission to Cadillac Summit, that must be booked in advance.
• No food, drinks, or admission or in person guide. This is all on our tour app.

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 50 minutes and 2 hours, 20 minutes

Paradise Hill Overlook

Paradise Hill Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

Hear the history of Frenchman Bay, Samuel de Champlain who was a French explorer that visited and charted the area in 1604 and how the brits battled here. And it's an amazing view.

5 minutes

Cadillac North Ridge Trail Parking

Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

As you drive you'll hear the stories of the trails and also given tips and info on each trail you pass, Cadillac North Ridge Trail Parking leads to the summit of Cadillac mountain, a popular trail.

5 minutes

Sols Cliff Overlook

Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

You'll see many overlooks and hear the story of what you are seeing with insights on the park and area.

5 minutes

Egg Rock Overlook

Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

You'll see the view of the harbor and learn why it's called egg rock, and the story of the bay.

5 minutes

Sieur de Monts Entrance

Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

HIke and explore the natural setting and get insights on where to walk, what to see and the history of the land.

5 minutes

Precipice Trail

04609, Maine

Want an adventure? This trail is not for all, but the birds you'll learn about are for everyone! and the view of the rocks is amazing.

5 minutes

Schooner Head Overlook

Schooner Head Overlook, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

One of the many amazing views you'll get in the park and you'll learn the history of it's founding.

5 minutes

Park Loop Road

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This is one big loop that is the main drag on the tour and takes you to all the major sites. As you drive you'll hear the stories of each stop, what to see, and insights as you drive.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Beaver Dam Pond

Beaver Dam Pond, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

Learn about Beavers and why they hit their tales. You'll also hear about the beautiful pond, the animals in it and the people that created the park.

5 minutes

Ocean Path

Maine

You'll have an option to stop and explore this trail that runs off of the main path. Great walk!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sand Beach

04609, Maine

Pull into one of the larger parking lots and listen to the extended story of the area. Learn about the stars, the beach and where to explore.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Thunder Hole

Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, 04609, Maine

Boom! This is a must see. Stop at the gift shop, cross over to Thunder hole and learn why it's got the thunder!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gorham Mountain Trail

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Want a forest hike? This is for you! You'll hear why to stop here and were to park.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Little Hunters Beach

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This secluded hidden gem is not on everyone's radar, and that is good for you! You'll see where to stop to find this amazing spot.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Otter Cliff

On the east side of the Park Loop Road, 04609, Maine

Stop off at the cliffs and learn about the climbers and get one of the best views, amazing spot.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Otter Cove Overlook

Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

Learn how this spot changed the world during world war 1 and the history of the world.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Jordan Pond House Restaurant

2928 Park Loop Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 04675, USA

See the historic house, explore the yard and just near by is the jordan pond and trail to hike.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bubble Rock

Park Loop Rd, 04660, Maine

You'll see the Bubble rock from the car way up and where to park at the trailhead to hike to it. And you'll hear the story of the rock and the acadians.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bubble Pond

Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine

As you drive you'll hear where to stop for bubble pond and what to see there.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Eagle Lake Overlook

Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

Check out eagle lake from one of the best spots, the overlook. See where to park and what you can and can't do there.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cadillac Summit Road

Cadillac Summit Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

The tour ends just near Cadillac Summit road, you do need reservations to drive up and those can be booked at the NPS websites.

5 minutes