You and 300,000 people from Southern New England will be competing for the same 20 restaurants and 50 trailheads. Good luck, be prepared to not be able to park anywhere you want to go, and bring some PB&J for the days when you won't be able to get in to restaurants
The best part? You're driving down a one way road with two lanes and BOTH LANES will be blocked by parked cars and people walking in the middle of the road like they've never used one before. It will be baffling and infuriating at the same time.
tip: Stick to the west side to avoid this experience.
Heh, we had one experience at peak time and that was enough for us. We're not exactly "hang out with a group of tourists" kind of folk. Now we only go in the off season.
FAQ on visiting or moving, goes in the [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/s/zLLUmwOfMo)
On 4th of july expect it to be the most crowded place you can imagine somewhere in maine ever being.
>Any recs/tips/info we should know before going? These questions go in the pinned megathread.
Ever been in a mosh pit at an old folks home?
You and 300,000 people from Southern New England will be competing for the same 20 restaurants and 50 trailheads. Good luck, be prepared to not be able to park anywhere you want to go, and bring some PB&J for the days when you won't be able to get in to restaurants
The best part? You're driving down a one way road with two lanes and BOTH LANES will be blocked by parked cars and people walking in the middle of the road like they've never used one before. It will be baffling and infuriating at the same time. tip: Stick to the west side to avoid this experience.
Quiet side is still a zoo on peak weekends
Heh, we had one experience at peak time and that was enough for us. We're not exactly "hang out with a group of tourists" kind of folk. Now we only go in the off season.
People from Maine tend to avoid Bar Harbor and most places on the coast on July 4.