The Ellsworth area is a four-season recreation area offering a wide range of activities. In the
summer, there is golf, tennis, boating, deep-sea fishing, lake and stream fishing, swimming, hiking,
camping, theater, classical music concerts, boat excursions, bicycling and sightseeing to name a few.
In the fall, the hardwood forests produce a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors. Fall is also the major
hunting season. Winter is the time for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating. All year
around bowling, indoor tennis, swimming, racquetball and movie theaters are available.
In addition to the spectacular scenery of the area, there are many different things to do. History
buffs will enjoy the Colonel Black Mansion in Ellsworth and the Abbe Museum in Acadia National
Park. Lovers of wildlife will relish Birdsacre Wildlife Sanctuary in Ellsworth, the Mt. Desert
Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor, the Acadia Zoological Park in Trenton, the Mt. Desert Biological
Laboratory and the Acadian Whale Watch in Bar Harbor.
Music lovers can attend concerts at Kniesel Hall and Arcady in Blue Hill, The Pierre Monteux
School in Hancock and The Hancock County Auditorium, known as The Grand, year around (See
Arts section). Gourmets will appreciate the tours and wine tasting at Bartlett Maine Estate Winery.
Last but not least sightseeing tours are available at Acadia Air and Glider Rides at the Bar Harbor
Airport in Trenton.
Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-3338
800-365-2267 Campground Reservations
888-530-9796 TDD Camp Reservations
Located on the rockbound coast of Maine, Acadia National Park features
soaring granite cliffs, beaches and miles of scenic bike paths. The ocean makes
its presence felt everywhere in the 35,000-acre park through sight, sound and
smell. The seven mountain peaks offer excellent ocean views and hiking paths.
Cadillac Mountain, at 1,530 feet, is the highest point on the North Atlantic
coast.
Other parkland is situated on nearby Isle Au Haut and the Schoodic Peninsula.
Hiking trails range from easy, including the Jordan Pond Nature Trail and three-mile Ocean Trail, to
strenuous, including Beehive Trail and the Cadillac Mountain South Ridge. Visitors can bike,
horseback ride and cross-country ski on the 50 miles of gravel carriage roads built by John D.
Rockefeller Jr. Because the park is small and fragile, camping is restricted to two developed
campgrounds.
