Cadillac Mountain - Acadia National Park
1916At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and the centerpiece of the first national park east of the Mississippi.
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At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and the centerpiece of the first national park east of the Mississippi.
Built in 1858, Bass Harbor Head Light clings to a cliff at the southwestern tip of Mount Desert Island, one of the most dramatically sited lighthouses in America.
Maine's lobster fishery is the most valuable single-species fishery in North America, producing over 100 million pounds annually from the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine.
E.B. White wrote Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and his famous New Yorker essays from this saltwater farm in Brooklin, Maine, where he lived from 1938 until his death in 1985.
22 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here for a second, because this spot is a portal to understanding the deep history of Maine. I'm talking about the Abbe Museum, dedicated to the Wabanaki, the Native people of this land. Founded in 1928 by Dr.…
Step back in time to Bar Harbor's golden age at the Criterion Theatre! This Art Deco gem whispers tales of glamorous summer nights from the 1930s. Built in 1932, the Criterion was a vital part of Bar Harbor's thriving…
Look at that! Marvel at the French Chateau-style architecture of this grand summer estate, designed by a renowned New York City architect. It's truly a sight to behold, isn't it? This magnificent building, known as The…
At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and the centerpiece of the first national park east of the Mississippi.
Imagine a time before cars dominated every road. That's the vision behind Acadia's unique carriage roads. Between 1919 and 1931, John D. Rockefeller Jr., a major benefactor of Acadia National Park, personally oversaw…
Look out there, right in the middle of Frenchman Bay! That's Egg Rock Light, and it's unlike almost any other lighthouse you'll ever see. Its square tower actually projects right through the keeper's house, a truly…
Where the sun first hits the US each morning. Rugged Atlantic coast meets granite peaks.
Established in 1839, this lighthouse on Bear Island marks the entrance to Northeast Harbor and has guided ships for generations. Imagine the wild Maine coast before reliable navigation. Mariners faced treacherous…
Right here, at Fernald Point, you're standing on centuries of history, a place where Maine's earliest people left their mark. For thousands of years, Indigenous people gathered shellfish here, feasting on clams,…
Explore the rugged beauty of the Schoodic Peninsula, the only part of Acadia National Park on the mainland. In the late 1800s, this area became important for national defense. As tensions rose in Europe before World War…
Look at this place! It's like a Greek temple built by a very determined stonemason. This isn't your typical white-painted Greek Revival, is it? This sturdy building, known as the Granite Store, likely went up sometime…
Ever wonder what it took to keep ships safe on a treacherous coastline? Baker Island Light, standing since 1828, has a story to tell about the dangers of the Maine coast and the dedicated souls who guarded it. Imagine…
Look out your window! You're approaching Prospect Harbor Point Light, a beacon that's guided ships since 1850 and even appeared on a U.S. postage stamp! This isn't just any lighthouse; it's a testament to Maine's…
Maine's lobster fishery is the most valuable single-species fishery in North America, producing over 100 million pounds annually from the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine.
Built in 1858, Bass Harbor Head Light clings to a cliff at the southwestern tip of Mount Desert Island, one of the most dramatically sited lighthouses in America.
Look out there! That iconic white tower isn't just a pretty face; it's a testament to Maine's relentless maritime spirit. Perched within Acadia National Park, this lighthouse marks the crucial entrance to Bass Harbor…
Ever wondered how those massive granite blocks got from the quarry to their final destination? You’re about to meet a true unsung hero of Maine’s granite industry! The Robertson Quarry Galamander, right here, is a rare…
Get ready to step back into the dazzling Art Deco era, right here in Ellsworth! This isn't just any building; it's The Grand, a beautifully restored performing arts center that opened its doors in 1938. Imagine the…
Ever wonder what it took to light up early 20th-century Maine? Right here, in Ellsworth, you're driving past a marvel of early engineering: the Ellsworth Power House and Dam. Built in 1907, this facility was a pioneer,…
Look out there! That remote lighthouse isn't just a pretty sight; it's Great Duck Island Light, a beacon that has guided ships into Blue Hill Bay since 1890. It's a testament to Maine's maritime history. Before its…
E.B. White wrote Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and his famous New Yorker essays from this saltwater farm in Brooklin, Maine, where he lived from 1938 until his death in 1985.
Ever wonder where the magic of Charlotte's Web began? You're driving right past the very place where E.B. White lived and wrote some of his most cherished stories. This charming 18th-century farmhouse became home to…