Take A Carriage Ride Through Acadia National Park For A Truly Unique Maine Experience
Acadia National Park is considered one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy the state of Maine. With hiking trails that wind through forest as well as some that hug the rocky coast, a visit to the state’s only national park property offers the best of what Maine’s landscape offers. One of our favorite ways to see it is traveling the 45 miles of carriage roads, originally given to the park by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and family. Today you can see them the way they were intended by signing up for one of the fun carriage rides found right inside the park!
Wildwood Stables in Acadia National Park offers visitors the only opportunity for daily guided tours along the famed Carriage Roads.
The stables are operated by Carriage of Acadia, owned by Mike Carpenter who has been a resident of northern Maine and an avid equestrian his entire life. Today his daughter Emily, also a lover of horses, handles daily operations.
Whether you're local or visiting for just a few days, making time to explore the carriage roads the way they were intended is one of the most unique methods of exploring Acadia National Park.
Wildwood Stables is run by Carriage of Acadia. They offer tours throughout the day, but it’s best to check out their website and get in touch directly to learn more about booking your experience. They can be reached on 207-276-5721.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.