Bar Harbor, ME
In Bar Harbor, you can find Acadia National Park, one of the US’s most beautiful parks and a quintessential family vacation destination. Still, on the island’s northeast corner, charming Bar Harbor is a destination in its own right. This lovely east coast seaside town offers everything from soaring mountains to the sea, with the winding drive up Cadillac Mountain offering scenic hikes and awe-inspiring views.
Bypassing Frenchmen Bay, Bar Harbor has been attracting visitors since the mid 19th century, attracting artists with Maine’s Down East landscapes. But today, this picturesque spot is now a full-fledged tourist town with its busy main street, whale watching tours, and easy access to the National Park.
Adventurers can take kayak or canoe tours along the Mount Desert shoreline or take a puffin, seal, and whale watching tour. On land, visit the Abbe Museum to learn about the native Wabanaki people and enjoy feasting on the area’s mouthwatering specialty, lobster.
Unfortunately, you skipped the Jersey Shore with both amazing beaches and the history of the State. Much of the Revolutionary War was fought in New Jersey. New Jersey farmers supply much seasonal vegetables. The beaches are pristine and there is history in Cape May County.