“Acadia is a place where mountains meet the sea, and both fall quiet.”
— Local expression
The wild coast of Maine is no stranger to change. These trees, ablaze in fall color, are younger than you think. Not long ago, fire swept through these hills, clearing the evergreens and making space for today’s brilliant reds, oranges, and golds. Nature didn’t just recover. It reinvented itself.
That’s what makes Acadia so special. It’s a park shaped by wind and water, fire and frost. A place where granite mountains meet crashing waves. Where tidepools hide tiny ecosystems. And where carriage roads wind through forests like they’ve been there forever.
This self-guided audio tour lets you experience it all at your own pace. No rush. No reception needed. Just stories that unfold with the landscape as you drive along the famed Park Loop Road.
Wander past Bar Harbor’s Gilded Age mansions. Soak in the sea breeze at Thunder Hole. Catch your breath at the edge of Otter Cliffs or the stillness of Jordan Pond. And save space for Cadillac Mountain, first in the U.S. to catch the morning sun.
Heads up: You may leave this park with a camera full of photos, a head full of facts, and an urgent need to return next fall.
Download the Acadia National Park Trip Planner for more details on how to reach the park, must-see stops, best places to stay, when to visit, activities to do, packing tips, and more!
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Know Before You Go
Note for International Visitors: This park has additional fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Visit the National Park Service’s website for details.
Additional fees for international visitors
This park has additional fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Visit nps.gov for details.
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Acadia National Park Map
Starting Point
You can begin the tour at the suggested starting location provided below.
Hulls Cove Visitor Center, 25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Start at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center parking lot, 25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.
How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
Acadia National Park Audio Tour
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Welcome: Hull’s Cove Visitor Center
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Acadia or Arcadia
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Frenchman's Bay
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Foliage & Fire
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Cadillac Mountain Overlook
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Park Loop
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Red, Yellow, and Orange
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A Celestial Bear Hunt
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Beaver Pond
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Pause at Egg Rock Overlook
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Peregrine Falcons
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Schooner Head Overlook
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Spindle Granite
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Ocean Path
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Sand Beach
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Old Soaker
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Thunder Hole
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Monument Cove
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Gorham Mountain
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Boulder Beach
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Otter Cliff
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Fabbri Memorial
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Otter Cove
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Hunters Beach Overlook
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Rockefeller History
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Carriage Road Bridge
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Jordan Pond & House Restaurant
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Bubble Rock
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Rare MooseSpotting
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Eagle Lake
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Cog Railway, Granite Basalts, & Bald Porcupine Island
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Cadillac Mountain Summit
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Tour FAQs
The only national park in New England, Acadia, has a number of distinctive qualities that make a trip there worthwhile. This hidden jewel in Maine is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to its granite cliffs and miles of woodland trails.
The summers at Acadia National Park are pleasant; the winters are cold, snowy, and windy; and it is always partly cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 13°F to 76°F, rarely falling below -2°F or rising above 83°F.
You will need a warm outer layer in order to properly appreciate all that Acadia has to offer. If the weather rises, you can wrap your jacket around your waist or carry it in your backpack.
The absolute best month to visit Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine is undeniably October. That’s when Acadia’s claim to fame — the stunning fall colors — reach their peak vibrancy. Get ready to see stunning yellows, brilliant oranges, and deep reds all around the park. If you can’t make it to Acadia in October, late September also features these beautiful autumn leaves. Read More in our blog post.
One of the best ways to explore Acadia is by driving through the park in your own car. This can be a full-day excursion, filled with hikes, picnics, and photo ops…. but if you don’t have that kind of time, you can still enjoy Acadia with a two-hour drive. Discover more in our blog post.
You can avoid the crowds at Acadia in two ways — visit in the summer or skip those jam-packed Acadia National Park tours and instead take our self-guided tour (shameless self-promotion!). As New England’s only National Park and a beautiful spot for changing autumn leaves, Acadia is often crowded in September and October.
In Acadia National Park, fall colors are at their most vibrant in October.
All the Acadia tours will tell you the same thing — you can’t miss Cadillac Mountain when visiting Acadia National Park! Along the way, discover the Great Meadow, Sieur de Mons, and Bar Harbor’s history in our self-guided tour of Acadia National Park .
As per reports, below are a few facts:
- One of the park’s peaks, Cadillac Mountain, just happens to be the tallest mountain on the East Coast.
- Acadia is Home to more than 1,000 plant species.
- Acadia National Park boasts 37 different mammal species.
The town of Bar Harbor is closest to Acadia National Park. We also have a tour of Bar Harbor and highly recommend upgrading to the Acadia + Bar Harbor bundle.
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Inclusions and Exclusions
Action Tour Guide app: Download the app to access your purchased tour.
GPS-triggered audio: Stories and directions play automatically as you reach each location.
Tour anytime: Your tour is available for unlimited use, anytime and any day.Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
Narrated stories: Hear local history, culture, and stories from experienced narrators.
Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day.
Offline access: Download your tour before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
Stories, stops, and directions:Follow the route to key attractions with automatic directions and stories at each location.
Transportation: Transportation, parking fees, and tolls are not included.
Admission:Entry tickets and reservations are not included.
Food and drinks: Meals and drinks are not included.
Rental car: A rental car is not included and may be required for driving tours.
