Acadia and Lobster Country
From: Boston
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🗺️ Google MapsDay 1
- •Pacing: Active exploration with 5h 18m of driving and 6h 55m of visit time; a full day of coastal discovery.
- •Vibe: A classic New England coastal crawl featuring iconic lighthouses and quintessential seafood.
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Start Origin
Boston, MA
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56 min • 40.8 miles
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Halibut Point State Park
9:00 AM
Gott Ave, Rockport, Massachusetts 01966, United States
75m • Leave at 10:15 AM
#1🚗
1h 24 min • 61.2 miles
Mathew J. Lanigan Bridge
11:45 AM
2 Western Ave, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046, United States
20m • Leave at 12:00 PM
#2🚗
41 min • 29.4 miles
Portland Head Light
12:45 PM
12 Captain Strout Cir, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107, United States
60m • Leave at 1:45 PM
#3🚗
26 min • 18.9 miles
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🍽️ Lunch at Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
2:15 PM
36 Main Street, South Freeport
50m • Leave at 3:00 PM
#4🚗
2 min • 1.4 miles
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
3:00 PM
426 Wolfe's Neck Rd, Freeport, Maine 04032, United States
90m • Leave at 4:30 PM
#5🚗
8 min • 5.7 miles
Desert of Maine
4:45 PM
95 Desert Rd, Freeport, Maine 04032, United States
60m • Leave at 5:45 PM
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18 min • 13.3 miles
Dinner at Shere Punjab
7:00 PM
46 Maine St, Brunswick, Maine 04011, United States
60m • Leave at 8:00 PM
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1 min • 0.6 miles
The Brunswick Hotel
4 Noble St, Brunswick, Maine 04011, United States
#8Find a place to stayCheck availability and exact pricing
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🗺️ Google MapsDay 2
- •Pacing: Moderate transit day with 4h 30m of driving and a generous 7h 50m of visit time.
- •Vibe: A deep dive into Maine’s maritime heritage and lush botanical beauty.
- •Focus: The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are expansive; prioritize the 'Giant Trolls' exhibit to keep the kids engaged while you enjoy the floral displays.
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13 min • 9.6 miles
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🍳 Breakfast at The Parlor
8:15 AM
1 Shaw St, Bath, Maine 04530, United States
30m • Leave at 8:45 AM
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1 min • 0.8 miles
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Maine Maritime Museum
8:45 AM
243 Washington St, Bath, Maine 04530, United States
150m • Leave at 11:15 AM
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1 min • 1.0 miles
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🍽️ Lunch at The Cabin
12:00 PM
552 Washington Street, Bath
50m • Leave at 12:45 PM
#3🚗
15 min • 10.6 miles
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
1:00 PM
105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, Maine 04537, United States
180m • Leave at 4:00 PM
#4🚗
1h 24 min • 61.0 miles
Dinner at Amici's Cucina
7:00 PM
137 Main St, Waterville, Maine 04901, United States
60m • Leave at 8:00 PM
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1 min • 0.2 miles
Lockwood Hotel
9 Main St, Waterville, Maine 04901, United States
#6Find a place to stayCheck availability and exact pricing
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🗺️ Google MapsDay 3
- •Pacing: Active final leg with 4h 32m of driving and a robust 8h 5m of visit time.
- •Vibe: A high-energy push toward Acadia, focusing on river trails and culminating in a serene maritime finale.
Breakfast at Villager Family Restaurant
8:00 AM
40 Concourse W, Waterville, Maine 04901, United States
45m • Leave at 8:45 AM
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39 min • 28.4 miles
River Trail
9:30 AM
Anson, Maine 04911, United States
180m • Leave at 12:30 PM
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1h 33 min • 67.3 miles
Public Shore Access - Stephenson Lane - City of Belfast Access Point
2:00 PM
2-8 Stephenson Ln, Belfast, Maine 04915, United States
45m • Leave at 2:45 PM
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2 min • 1.5 miles
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🍽️ Lunch at Marshall Wharf Brewing Company
2:45 PM
36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast
50m • Leave at 3:30 PM
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1h 25 min • 61.3 miles
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Rockefeller Welcome Center
5:00 PM
Winter Harbor, Maine 04693, United States
45m • Leave at 5:45 PM
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19 min • 13.4 miles
Sunset Boat Tour at Frenchman Bay
6:00 PM
Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
120m • Leave at 8:00 PM
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End (Return)
Boston, MA
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