There are 63 national parks in the U.S. but only one in the Northeast. Acadia is located along the coast of Maine, near Bar Harbor. The nearest major airport is Maine's Bangor International Airport.

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I'm not a big hiker, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited Acadia National Park in Maine. I was surprised by how much I loved my three-day trip, but there are a few things I wish I'd known.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you have kids in tow, see Acadia from the water with Diver Ed's Dive-In Theater boat cruise. Diver Ed goes overboard with a camera (that feeds to a viewing screen onboard), ...

You won’t miss a single thing with this incredible list of the best things to do in Acadia National Park! This beautiful national park in coastal Maine is one of the most popular in the entire U.S.

Why go: Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and is Acadia’s signature viewpoint. From fall to early spring, it’s one of the first places in the country to see the sunrise ...