Road Trip form Portland to Acadia-What should I see?
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Road Trip form Portland to Acadia-What should I see?
I've got a week in Maine (in May), starting in Portland, and already decided to spend it going up to Acadia National Park and back. I know to drive route 1 on the way there, but I would like to see more than just the coast, maybe just a little of something inland. I have no set plans and am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks!
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I'm not sure that an inland route would be anything other than miles and miles of trees. The drive from Portland to Acadia only takes about half a day. We usually only stop in Freeport for L.L. Bean and Ben & Jerry's. There are certainly plenty of scenic towns to explore along the way, but we like to spend our time hiking in Acadia.
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If you take the coastal route, spend a night in Camden. It's beautiful as well with some great B&B's and excellent restaurants. Look for the belted cows - aka as Oreo cookie cows; honestly! Also suggest Southwest Harbor while in Acadia - very laid back, not touristy at all.
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hi, we meandered down rte. 24 and took it south all the way until it ended at bailey's island. there was a cribstone bridge that's supposed to be an engineering marvel, but that's not why we went there... the view from the "land's end" was beautiful. <BR>maybe you can also go lighthouse chasing along the way as well. probably would have done that more if we had the time. <BR>you can see my maine vacation pix & travelogue at <BR>www.mindspring.com/~quimbymoy/maine.html