This National Park breaks tourist records and it is even more stupid in the fall!

Any idea where you are going this fall?

Well, if you can’t choose between an epic road trip due to amazing nature, a postcard beach shelter or photo-perfect autumn loading, why not visit a place where you can combine them all?

As much as I like to live in San Diego, if there is one season, I have the most to do with colleague travelers, it’s autumn.

I also need fresh mountain air, a warm, perfectly invented PSL (yes, I am That Male), and the excuse to rock my favorite flannel.

Can’t get away exactly with it in Coronado …

Travelers came to the most amazing National Park in New England this summer and have one this summer New visitor record For a few months.

Will the Golf translate to fall? Time will learn it. Although it is unmistakably the best time of the year to visit Acadia National Park.

The Maine National Park is a Bangor!

Okay, before someone shouts at me …Acadia National Park Is not in the city of Bangor, but it is halfway through the week and my creative juices are already confused.

A majority of this beautiful Park End -To end is actually on Mount Desert Island, making it even more tempting to visit for an isolated escape in what looks like a boundless nature, once you are ‘in it’, as quoted in the famous story of Wild.

Bangor is the nearest big city (not that Maine has a lot), but it is actually more common to fly to Portland, because there are more connections.

You may have heard BarhavenA city known for its typical New England -Charme and Coastal Bliss 3 seasons of the year.

There are 4 campsites (Blackwoods, Seawall, Schoodic Woods and Duck Harbor) in the park. Otherwise most opt ​​for a pleasant stay in Bar Harbor, because there are classic hostels, rustic huts and a Holiday Inn Nestled if you prefer a well -known name.

Acadia has the ‘crown jewel of the North Atlantic coast’, and many would say that right.

The park has an almost perfect 4.9 Google rating, where the latest reviews are a mix of rave experiences of ‘Great Hiking’, a ‘free shuttle around the island’, a ‘dog-friendly’ outing, and the fact that Sand Beach is an absolute must-visit despite the summer.

Some entrance prices for the park are $ 35 for private vehicles. If you visit more than once, consider one Annual pass For $ 70.

Cap Off Summer with an unforgettable last-minute trip

School has started again throughout America. I know because I hear those back rats in the recess every weekday (yes, children Doing Still play outside).

Why not end the summer with Labor Day around the corner with a long weekend in this New England paradise?

The weather is still beautiful at the beginning of September with averages of 67 degrees, simply sunny enough for beautiful beach days, picturesque walks and many outdoor engines, such as horse riding, that Acadia has to offer.

Although swimming is perhaps a little nipty in the aforementioned Sand Beach or Echo Lake, there is no excuse to skip the rest of the magic of this park.

Of course there is always the option for a road trip. The winding roads of Acadia through lush forestry and sweeping views of the coast are unparalleled on this side of the country.

Travel tip: If you are planning to make a road trip, make sure you hill your $ 6 Cadillac Mountain Pass in advance! They are limited and sell quickly!

All Leaf Peepers call! See how Acadia comes to life in the fall

If there is one type of traveler who is afraid of the summer, it is my colleague magazine peepers. For me I love to escape to San Diego’s lesser -known hiding place of Julian for a rustic mountain outing in the middle of Karmozijnrode trees.

If I was on the opposite coast, there is no doubt that I would exchange Julian for Bar Harbor and Acadia.

It doesn’t matter if it is summer or fall, a popular activity in the park is boat trips before the winter take over chills.

Because the waters are cold in the fall, it is one of the best ways to experience the coastal side of Acadia.

But the real draw as soon as the summer closes are the seemingly endless trees that show different shades of red, orange and gold.

And it is safe to say that the record -breaking tourist numbers will disappear, because most travelers choose to use their well -deserved PTO in the summer.

That said, acadia (and maine in general) is such a draw that the state decided to fall foliage reports Every season, with the first of 2025 available September 10.

Sam Sears

SAM, our main writer and journalist based in San Diego has visited 36 countries and wrote more than 1000 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and throwing a light on lesser -known gems.