Acadia is located in Aroostook County in the northern tip of Maine. Outdoor activities abound in the four distinct seasons of the year. During winter months, snowmobiling, skiing and ice fishing top the list of things to do. During the spring and summer months, camping, hiking and bicycling are popular activities. Springtime also offers whitewater rafting. Fall brings beautiful, vibrant foliage and the annual potato harvest. Visitors to the area can find affordable accommodations in nearby Presque Isle or Caribou.
Russell's Motel in Caribou, a 15-minute drive from Acadia, offers guests an informal family atmosphere. All guestrooms are equipped with cable television, air-conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. High-speed Internet connections are a recent addition and are available in each guestroom. Children under 12 stay free. Room rates start at $50 as of January 2011.
The Caribou Inn & Convention Center has 72 guestrooms and executive suites. The inn, a 17-minute drive from Acadia, offers standard amenities and high-speed wireless Internet, an indoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub and conference and meeting facilities. The Caribou Inn boasts an on-site restaurant, lounge and an 8,000-square-foot fitness facility. Room rates start at $109 per night as of January 2011.
The Crown Park Inn, 11 minutes from Acadia, has 60 guestrooms and suites. Amenities include air-conditioning, free continental breakfast, meeting rooms, hot tub and fitness center. Lodgers have the choice of smoking or nonsmoking rooms. For extended stays rooms outfitted with kitchenettes are available. Nightly rates start at $74 as of January 2011.
The Northeastland Hotel is 28 minutes away from Acadia and offers travelers extra large guestrooms, a business center and both an on-site restaurant and bar. In addition to standard amenities, high-speed Internet access and a fitness center are available. Events with up to 180 guests can be held in the main ballroom or The Red Room. Catering and banquet planning are also available. Room rates start at $77 per night as of January 2011.
