Itinerary

Days 1-2 Pedal under towering firs and past pristine crashing surf at Acadia National Park The arched bridges and quiet roads of Acadia’s carriage road system, a gift from philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., make for lovely riding Ascend Cadillac Mountain, the highest point in the park and reputedly the first U.S. location to see the rising sun.

Day 3 Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline  As you bike on Deer Isle, a true example of "downeast" Maine, check out its enormous pink granite boulders  The island's numerous galleries featuring artworks of paint, wood and metal may tempt you off your bike.

Day 4 Kayak on Penobscot Bay, spotting cormorants, loons and bald eagles amid the archipelago’s 60-plus islands  After a lobster lunch, enjoy a leisurely afternoon wine tasting, biking or shopping in the charming town of Camden.

Days 5-6 Camden, brimming with galleries, museums and shops, and often called Maine’s prettiest seaside village Ride to Rockland, where you can visit the Farnsworth Museum, known for its collection of Wyeth family paintings   Enjoy a farewell dinner at our inn’s elegant French restaurant  Lake Megunticook and the rolling countryside surrounding Camden invite a last scenic spin.

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