Fort Knox, an 1800s-era US fort, is located in a Maine State Park that goes by the same name.

Prospect is the home to Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory. Located a short 25-minute ride north on US Highway 1 is Prospect, Maine. The second stop of the drive north is Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows. Take in your feel of the small-town shops and charm before getting back to the drive. The shops include children’s clothing, artisan supply, board game and puzzles store, clothing boutique, and a cider bar (just to name a few). Belfast is filled with several small shops and boutiques that make for great window shopping, browsing, or actual shopping. Once you have finished walking the pedestrian bridge, make your way back to the Belfast downtown area. Several of these towns are well worth a stop as noted below. As with the first segment that brought you to Camden, this segment winds through many small and medium-sized coastal towns. The drive north along US Highway 1 (Atlantic Highway) continues. Drive to Bar Harbor (with stops along the way) Stop and smell the roses as the saying goes. Don’t be in a hurry as there is plenty of time today to enjoy the scenic drive. This checkout time gives plenty of time to grab a leisurely breakfast in the morning and get ready to leave. The vast majority of accommodations in Camden have a checkout time at 10 or 11 AM. While the drive between Camden and Bar Harbor is only 1 hour and 40 minutes when driving straight through, there are several great stops along the way. Today begins the journey to Bar Harbor and the nearby Acadia National Park. Jordan Pond Path and South Bubble TrailĪrising on the third day of the vacation, the time spent in Camden has come to an end.Drive to Acadia National Park – Jordan Pond Parking Area.Day 5 – Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.Freshen Up, Bar Harbor Downtown, and Dinner.Drive to Acadia National Park – Sand Beach Parking Area.Day 4 – Hiking Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park.Stop 2 – Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory.Drive to Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows.Drive to Bar Harbor (with stops along the way).

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