{"id":364,"date":"2023-10-11T01:06:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T01:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/?p=364"},"modified":"2023-10-11T01:06:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T01:06:10","slug":"portland-to-acadia-national-park-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/portland-to-acadia-national-park-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Portland to Acadia National Park Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/421B97A3-0B29-4807-8615-634886CCF112.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to Acadia National Park, you\u2019re most likely not flying straight to Bar Harbor. In fact, you shouldn\u2019t. The road trip from Portland to Acadia National Park is only 3 hours long with travel-worthy stops along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a five-day itinerary for driving to and around Acadia National Park from Portland, Maine with a large group. And, if you\u2019re traveling solo or as a couple, this itinerary will be even easier for you to follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s get to it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Old Port in Portland, Maine\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8989-500x500.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: Portland + Camden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you fly in or drive in, our itinerary begins after arriving in Portland, Maine. There are plenty of parking garages to leave your car at while you explore the walkable downtown.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bard Coffee<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your caffeine fix at Bard Coffee, a little coffee shop next to Post Office Park. It\u2019s on the border of downtown proper and Old Port.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Old Port in Portland, Maine\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8991-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Old Port<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll spend most of your time in Portland around Old Port. The tiny quaint neighborhood has cobblestone streets and shops, restaurants, and bars to stop into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8985-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Highroller Lobster Co. in Portland, Maine\" class=\"wp-image-385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8985-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8985-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8985-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8985-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lunch at The Highroller Lobster Co.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever we asked anyone for their recommendation on lobster rolls in Maine they sent us to The Highroller Lobster Co. It\u2019s a lobster roll joint with a big back patio that\u2019s great for large parties. You may have to wait a bit but when you get your fresh lobster roll it\u2019ll all be worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A note on lobster in Maine:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maine-style lobster rolls are chilled with mayo. It\u2019s more like a lobster salad within a toasted bun. Connecticut-style rolls are served warm with butter. At Highroller, you can choose either or.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you order lobster by the pound, it will come with the shell, claws, and all so be prepared to wrestle it to get the meat out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dessert at Beals Famous Old Fashioned Ice Cream&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For a sweet treat after lunch go to Beals Famous Old Fashioned Ice Cream where they make and serve creamy ice cream with local flavors Blueberry Cobbler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Fact: Maine\u2019s top two exports are blueberries and lobster.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Portland Head Light in Maine\" class=\"wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/59443E1F-1A51-44A5-92D1-779EEF46813C-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portland Head Light<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave Portland, you need to stop at Portland Head Light. It\u2019s a picturesque lighthouse in Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. It\u2019s <em>the<\/em> quintessential New England lighthouse with waves crashing against the rocky shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunset and Dinner in Camden<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Camden is a charming town on Maine\u2019s coast. It\u2019s about a 2-hour drive from Portland, making it an ideal stop on your journey to Bar Harbor (or a neighboring town).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan to get to Camden before sunset to see the marina before it gets dark. Wander around Main St and get dinner at Blaze Camden, a restaurant and brewery that can accommodate large parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a smaller party, you can also try Sea Dog Brewing Company for dinner. Both spots have large menus and a local craft beer selection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9022-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9022-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9022-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9022-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9022-1536x921.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9022-2048x1228.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grocery Shopping<\/strong> at Hannaford<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Before checking into your Airbnb, shop for groceries. Because we traveled as a group of 12, we did a mix of meals at restaurants and at our home base in Dedham, Maine (which was about an hour from Acadia National Park). We loved Hannaford for all our groceries. They have everything you need for a great group trip from fresh lobster to booze. There was a location in between our house and the National Park that we stopped at multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/51FBA6AD-48CF-4714-8C41-A82C433C180E-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: Acadia National Park Loop Road<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acadia National Park\u2019s main drag is Park Loop Road. Start your day at the park at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to purchase a 7-day park pass for $35 or online. Pick up a map of the park to get your bearings and spend your day driving the loop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A45E5515-23DD-445E-8413-1F124949F9A8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sand Beach in Acadia National Park\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A45E5515-23DD-445E-8413-1F124949F9A8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A45E5515-23DD-445E-8413-1F124949F9A8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A45E5515-23DD-445E-8413-1F124949F9A8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A45E5515-23DD-445E-8413-1F124949F9A8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/A45E5515-23DD-445E-8413-1F124949F9A8.jpg 1776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Park Loop Road<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Pile everyone into a car for a mini road trip around Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park. Park Loop Road is aptly named because it looks around the entire park. There are many stops along the way where your group can stretch their legs and explore. I would allot about 30 minutes to each stop so people can take pictures and enjoy the amazing views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where to stop on Park Loop Road:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Schooner Head Overlook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sand Beach<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thunder Hole<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Otter Cliff\/Otter Point<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jordan Pond (but we\u2019ll save it for its own day)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53E194AF-A565-49AE-A2F6-31C463AF1BAE-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lunch at Stewman&#8217;s Lobster Pound in Bar Harbor<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Head into town in Bar Harbor for lunch at Stewman&#8217;s Lobster Pound on the marina. Stewman\u2019s has Maine classics like lobster and blueberry beer on tap. In the fall, it\u2019s not as crowded so there\u2019s plenty of seating on the enclosed patio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maine-1150-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bass Harbor Head Light in Acadia National Park\" class=\"wp-image-355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maine-1150-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maine-1150-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maine-1150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maine-1150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maine-1150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunset at Bass Harbor Head Light<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>On the west side of Mount Desert Island is Bass Harbor Head Light. It\u2019s a relatively small lighthouse but it has a stunning cliffside backdrop. Go for sunset before heading back to your home base for dinner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3187A450-6DEC-48EB-8540-663B65571E33-1024x841.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park\" class=\"wp-image-354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3187A450-6DEC-48EB-8540-663B65571E33-1024x841.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3187A450-6DEC-48EB-8540-663B65571E33-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3187A450-6DEC-48EB-8540-663B65571E33-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3187A450-6DEC-48EB-8540-663B65571E33-1536x1262.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3187A450-6DEC-48EB-8540-663B65571E33-2048x1683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: The Bubbles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconic landmark at Acadia National Park is The Bubbles at Jordan Pond. You\u2019ll spend your day in the park in and around The Bubbles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0430-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"Bubble Trail in Acadia National Park\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0430-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0430-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0430-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0430.jpg 1446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Bubble Trail<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>When hiking with a big group, I always look for hikes that are the lowest effort for the highest reward. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/maine\/north-bubble-trail\">The North Bubble Trail<\/a> checks all the boxes: it\u2019s short and has great views. This trail is under a mile (.9 miles to be exact) but you can add on South Bubble for 1.5 miles round trip. To reach the trailhead park at the Bubble Divide parking lot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lunch at Jordan Pond House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>After hiking, head to Jordan Pond to see The Bubbles reflected on a beautiful glacial pond. If you look closely, you can point out the hikers that are on top of The Bubbles. You\u2019ll have lunch at Jordan Pond House which is famous for its popovers, which are like delicate airy biscuits. The wait for a table is typically long but you can explore Jordan Pond while you wait and lie in the grass to enjoy the view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9186-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: Cadillac Mountain + Seal Sighting&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rise and shine to be one of the first people to see the sunrise in the United States on top of Cadillac Mountain. 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