Acadia National Park Visitor Center
4.5FreeYour essential starting hub for exploring Acadia National Park adventures
Located in Bar Harbor, Hulls Cove Visitor Center serves as the main entrance gateway for Acadia National Park. Visitors can purchase park passes, pick up trail maps, speak with park rangers, and browse the gift shop. The center also provides access to carriage roads and functions as a key hub for the Island Explorer shuttle.
Expert notes
- Visit the center to get maps and brochures of the park.
- Check for ranger-led programs and events during your visit.
- Utilize the interactive exhibits to learn more about the park's ecology.
- Ask staff for recommendations on hiking trails based on your skill level.
- Take advantage of the restrooms and picnic area available at the visitor center.
Features
- Accessibility Features
- Exhibits
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gift Shop
- Information Desk
- Interactive Displays
- Parking Lot
- Picnic Area
- Ranger-led Programs
- Restrooms
More things to do in Acadia National Park
Bar IslandFreeWalk across an exposed sandbar at low tide to explore scenic island trails
Carriage Road to Eagle LakeFreeA scenic gravel carriage road encircling serene Eagle Lake in Acadia
Great Cranberry IslandFreeA quiet island sanctuary featuring panoramic views of Acadia National Park.
Long PondFreeScenic freshwater lake on Acadia's quiet side for paddling and hiking
Little Hunters BeachFreeA secluded cobblestone beach tucked along Acadia National Park's scenic coast
Great Head TrailFreeScenic oceanfront trail offering cliffside Atlantic views in Acadia