Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Located just off Route 3 in Bar Harbor, this is the best place to begin your exploration of Acadia.
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Hulls Cove Visitor Center Details
The Hulls Cove Visitor's Center -- sometimes called the Summer Visitor's Center -- should be your first stop when visiting Acadia National Park. This is the main information center for the Park. Inside, you can enjoy a free, 15-minute audio-video presentation on the Park's history and attractions. A large, 3-D map of the island provides a good sense of the lay of the land and can help you determine your itinerary. Rangers and staff members are on hand to answer your questions and help you plan your visit to the Park and surrounding areas. You can also get guidebooks and maps here, and history buffs will enjoy browsing through the Hulls Cove bookstore. Information on guided hikes and Junior Ranger programs can be found in the free Beaver Log newspaper. Hulls Cove is open April 15 to October 31. If you're a winter visitor, head instead to Park Headquarters on Route 233, west of Bar Harbor. The Winter Visitor's Center is stocked with maps and guides and also has restrooms and a bookstore. Open April 15 to October 31 Closed November 1 through April 14 April 15 - June 30 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. July & August - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. September - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. October - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Hulls Cove Visitor Center Restrooms
There is a large restroom located in the Visitor Center.
