Acadia Mainland Coast Private Driving Tour

Your tourguide will pick you up from your hotel and we will travel Route 1 South to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory Tower, the tallest bridge observatory in the world! On the same site, high on the banks of the Penobscot River, is Maine's fully intact Fort Knox. The historic Cadillac granite fort is open for your exploration. We'll bring flashlights for the dark spaces! It's an amazing place for kids of all ages! From here we can continue south on Route 1 to Belfast, Maine. Free from the crowds of Bar Harbor, this historic fishing port has a unique life all it's own. Go to mainstreetmaine.org/belfast for more info on the belfast waterfront. The wharf walk and walking bridge, restaurants, shops, and more, right there on the Belfast waterfront. On the way are multiple choices for other stops including an old quarry, an island beach trail, Fort Point Lighthouse, Searsport Maritime Museum, and more! This trip can start earlier or later, and end when you want (up to 9 hours).

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Location: Bar Harbor

What's Included

A fun, friendly, flexible local tour guide.
Bottled water
Plenty of time to stop for lunch or as you wish. Plenty of restaurants or lovely picnic spots too.
Snacks
Admission to Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Tower and Fort Knox State Historic Site
Air-conditioned vehicle

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for kids on this tour? I want to take my 5-year-old.

A: There’s no strict age limit! Kids of all ages can enjoy the tour, especially Fort Knox and the bridge observatory. Just make sure they’re comfortable in a car for the duration, as it can be a long day. The tour guide is super accommodating and has great tips for keeping the little ones engaged!

Q: What should we wear for this tour? Is it mostly outdoors?

A: Definitely wear comfortable shoes, especially if you plan on exploring Fort Knox and doing some walking in Belfast! The tour covers mostly outdoor attractions, so dress in layers depending on the weather. Don’t forget a light jacket, it can get breezy near the water.

Q: Can we customize our stops on the tour? I’ve heard about the lighthouse.

A: Yes! The tour is super flexible. You can definitely customize your stops. If you want to check out the Fort Point Lighthouse or any other spots along the way, just let your guide know. They’re really great about accommodating special requests!

Discussions

Just did the Acadia Mainland Coast Private Driving Tour!

I can’t recommend this enough! We just got back from the tour and wow, it was amazing. Our guide picked us up right from our hotel in Bar Harbor, super friendly. The observatory at Penobscot is a must! The views are unreal. Plus, exploring Fort Knox was super fun, even for our kids. We stopped in Belfast for lunch and found this cute little seafood place. If you're thinking of gifting this, do it!

Considering the Acadia Mainland Coast Private Driving Tour as a gift for my parents!

My parents love history and nature, and I think this tour could be perfect! Has anyone done it? I’m curious about the logistics—how easy is parking in Belfast? And is there a lot of walking involved? They’re in their late 60s.