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Editor's Choice

This selection highlights the geological and cultural diversity of Acadia National Park, from the 110-foot granite faces of Otter Cliff to the rare shell-based sands of Sand Beach. The list includes the freshwater Echo Lake, the Japanese-inspired Asticou Azalea Garden, and the historic Sieur de Monts area. These locations showcase the park’s unique landscape of glacial fjords, inland sea cliffs, and rugged cobblestone shorelines.

A

Sieur de Monts

Known as the Heart of Acadia, this area features the Wild Gardens of Acadia, a nature center, and the Abbe Museum, which documents Wabanaki Native American history.

B

Echo Lake Beach

A freshwater swimming area on the western side of Mount Desert Island, located at the base of Beech Mountain.

C

Sand Beach

A 290-yard beach composed primarily of crushed shell fragments, framed by granite headlands and rocky outcrops.

D

Somes Sound Overlook

Scenic viewpoint overlooking Somes Sound, a deep glacial waterway often cited as the only fjord on the U.S. Atlantic coast.

E

Asticou Azalea Garden

Japanese-style garden designed in 1956, featuring a pond, stone paths, and seasonal displays of azaleas and rhododendrons.

F

Little Hunters Beach

A secluded cove characterized by its shore of smooth, water-worn cobblestones and a small freshwater stream.

G

Boulder Beach

Located along the Ocean Path, this shoreline is known for its large, rounded granite boulders and views of the surrounding sea cliffs.

H

Agamont Park

Waterfront park in Bar Harbor offering views of Frenchman Bay, the town pier, and the Porcupine Islands.

I

Frazer Point

Picnic area on the Schoodic Peninsula featuring a pier and views of Winter Harbor and offshore islands.

J

Otter Cliff

A 110-foot granite sea cliff, one of the highest on the Atlantic coast, frequently used for rock climbing.

K

Cadillac Cliffs

Ancient sea cliffs located inland along the Gorham Mountain Trail, featuring sea caves formed when sea levels were higher.

L

Sols Cliff

Granite cliff formation near Bar Harbor providing vistas of Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands.

M

Hunters Beach

A secluded cobblestone beach reached via a wooded trail that follows a mountain stream to the Atlantic.