Length: 40.0 miles / 64.4 km
Time to Allow: 3 hours to drive and see this byway.

From craggy shorelines and granite-capped mountains to crystal lakes and spruce–fir forests, Acadia Byway is perfect for exploring. Extensive carriage roads and hiking trails give access to Acadia National Park. See fishing and sailboats in Frenchman's Bay or go back in time to see the "cottages" of old Bar Harbor.

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Acadia Byway Overview

Prepare yourself for a wonderful time and bring plenty of film as you tour the Acadia Byway in the "Down East" region where you will fall in love...

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Carriages and Calamity: History Along Acadia Byway

Maine's Acadia Byway on Mount Desert Island boasts a history that spans thousands of years. From the Wabanaki Indians, who lived on the island...

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Complete List of Stories

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3-Day Trip: Acadia Byway Must See Tour
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The most important thing to remember while traveling this Byway is to take your time. Since this route is on the coast and in a national park,... [more]