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Heart of Acadia Loop, Acadia National Park

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Heart of Acadia Loop is located in Acadia National Park. A visit to Heart of Acadia Loop represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Acadia National Park travel itinerary maker to plot your vacation.
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  • August 4, 2017
    This a nice way to see this park by car. Great scenery everywhere you look and trails to follow. A must see.  more »
  • July 11, 2017
    The Loop of Acadia National Park is 27 miles and it is one way. Therefore, be sure that you plan your day accordingly and sequencially or else you will be driving around and around if you pass a stop ...  more »
  • June 18, 2017
    The air is clean and crisp and on a clear day- the loop is too. The entire loop is worth doing. Try to do it all. Without traffic- it can be done in a few hours.  more »
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A few campgrounds sit inside the boundaries of Acadia National Park. Camping is available in the park throughout the year, but most campgrounds are only open during summer. There are plenty of campgrounds around Mt. Desert Island, on which Acadia sits, and more located on the mainland within easy driving distance of the bridge to the island. For creature comforts, a lively atmosphere, and easy access to the park, look for a hotel, inn, or bed and breakfast in bustling Bar Harbor, which also has restaurants and shops. Quieter Northeast Harbor, which actually sits on the southwest corner of Mt. Desert Island, has a few quaint inns and bed and breakfasts that offer a more rustic experience than staying in Bar Harbor. If you plan to visit Acadia in summer, book your accommodation as far in advance as possible.
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