Hulls Cove Visitor Center
There are two parking areas for the visitor center.
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Hulls Cove Visitor Center Details
The main parking lot is large and provides approximately 200 spaces for cars and recreational vehicles. A second, very small lot behind the visitor center, provides accessible parking for tour buses and those who cannot climb the 52 steps to the visitor center entrance. - Tour Buses: From State Route 3 entrance, head straight at the four-way stop to drop off passengers behind the visitor center. From the Park Loop Road, turn left at the four-way stop. A short path leads to the lower level where steps and an elevator access the main visitor center. - Accessible Entrance: Same as tour buses. - Vans and Automobiles: From the State Route 3 entrance, turn right at the four-way stop for the main parking lot. From the Park Loop Road, head straight. The visitor center is at the top of 52 steps. If climbing these steps is difficult for any members of your group, consider using the accessible entrance. - Island Explorer Buses: Island Explorer buses travel through the main parking lot and stop for passengers at the large kiosk at the base of the stairs.
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