A Week in Maine
Jul 15th, 2025
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Visited Maine over the fourth of July week for hiking, camping, Acadia National Park, and Portland.
General tips
When going hiking make sure to do your research! Anything from downloading trail passes, getting park passes, to water and food supply.
In cities like Bar Harbor and Portland (maybe others we didn’t stay long in) they reduce plastic use so try accumulating a tote bag for any shopping that may be done.
Don’t forget to try their food staples like blueberries, woopie pies, and lobster rolls!
Day 1
Travel Day
1
Portland
From the web: Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. The Old Port waterfront features working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Western Promenade is a public park atop a bluff, offering river and mountain views. Its surrounding district, the West End, is full of Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum.
5 min · 2.6 mi
2
Low Key
Bar
Mainly a cocktail bar but also serves soft serve.
2 hr 1 min · 131 mi
3
Jason's NY Pizza - Stillwater Ave
Pizza restaurant
This location you can buy by the slice and it’s GOOD. Thick ranch!
1 hr 43 min · 85.4 mi
4
Penobscot Outdoor Center
Campground
Cabin rental agency
Raft trip outfitter
This campsite did its job. Lots of mosquitos and a rough toilet situation but they did have hot showers… that we drove to because it was far
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Day 2
Big Hike
1
Mt Katahdin
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Mountains
We got there early for a day pass at 5AM at the Tongue Pond Gate. It costs $20 cash. We did the routes: Roaring Brook, Chimney Pond, Saddle, and then summitted! and repeated on the way back. BRING 3-4 LITERS OR A WATER FILTER!!!
49 min · 17.2 mi
2
Knife Edge Brewing
affordable
Pizza restaurant
Good rewarding IPA at the end of a hike and just OK pizza.
Day 3
Relocated Campsites to Acadia
1
Smuggler's Den Campground
Campground
RV park
Possibly the best campgrounds i’ve been to. So clean. The bathrooms were noiceee and great showers. A tucked away beach a 20min ute walk away. and the staff was so sweet everytime i got a coffee or had a question
24 min · 1.2 mi
2
Echo Lake Beach
Hidden gem
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Perfect relaxation needed! There is an optional hike to the top of the cliff.
22 min · 12.8 mi
3
Thirsty Whale Tavern
affordable
Restaurant
From the web: Local pub hangout has a menu of casual seafood dishes including fish sandwiches & chowder.
Day 4
Acadia National Park
1
Beehive Trail
Hiking area
FUN! I liked the ladder rungs and the little scared feeling. Hopefully you see views because it was foggy when we went… still enjoyable! A pass for the week in Acadia is $35.
16 min · 0.83 mi
2
Thunder Hole
Bay
There are specific times thunder hole is the best but the website and ranger station will have the best times! fun sounds
15 min · 6.6 mi
3
Jordan's Restaurant - Breakfast - Lobster Rolls - Burgers - Pancakes - Sandwiches
Temporarily Closed
cheap
Breakfast restaurant
good brunch and you get a LOT of food for their $21 big combo breakfast
30 min · 18.3 mi
4
Bass Harbor Head Light Station
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Might be a long line of cars on the way in but it goes fast. There is limited parking but not much to walk so a quick turnover.
5 min · 2 mi
5
Seaside Dairy Bar & Lobster Bar
Temporarily Closed
Restaurant
American restaurant
ice cream stop!
26 min · 16.4 mi
6
Side Street Cafe
affordable
Cafe
Get the $22 marg pitcher for 2 👀
12 min · 0.57 mi
7
Bar Island Land Bridge
Must go
Hiking area
The coolest thing! When it’s low tide, walk across to the island!
Day 5
Sunrise & Travel Day
1
Ocean Path Trailhead
Hiking area
Good alternative to watch the sunset if you can’t get to cadillac mountain.
50 min · 26.6 mi
2
Blueberry Hill Dairy Bar
Temporarily Closed
cheap
Ice cream shop
1 hr 47 min · 85.2 mi
3
Harvest moon deli
affordable
Sandwich shop
panera but better
Day 6
Portland
1
Tandem Coffee Roasters
affordable
Espresso bar
YUM and personable staff
16 min · 8.8 mi
2
Crescent Beach State Park
State park
Nature & Parks
$$8 per person or something like that and it was stinky
15 min · 8 mi
3
Dock Fore
cheap
Bar
$4.95 margaritas happy hour!
3 min · 0.16 mi
4
Gorgeous Gelato Portland
cheap
Ice cream shop
From the web: Gelato shop offers housemade scoops & other desserts plus coffee & Italian hot chocolate.
2 min · 400 ft
5
Three Dollar Deweys
cheap
Pub
had live music!
Day 7
Beach & Fourth of July
1
Double Great Coffee
Coffee shop
love this vibe. they have no wifi 🫶🏼
23 min · 17.2 mi
2
Old Orchard Beach
Nature & Parks
Beach & Pool Clubs
Beaches
free! clean! nice! water is cold!
9 min · 4.4 mi
3
The Maine Scoop Company
Temporarily Closed
Ice cream shop
18 min · 10.7 mi
4
Hadlock Field
Stadium
Baseball
Baseball field
Spent fourth of july here but honestly such a fun crowd. They have such a large selection of craft beer- more than some breweries even!
Day 8
Travel Day
1
Forage Market
affordable
Must go
SO GOOD! sourdough and wood fired bagels and got to say hi to my friend working here :)
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