Taking the No. 1 spot for best small town in the Northeast is Castine, a historic coastal town on Penobscot Bay.

There are plenty of places on the island to hike when the park roads are jammed and trailheads overflowing at Acadia.

The Shore Path isn't necessarily a hiking trail, but more a leisurely level pathway edging the harbor ... Maine's rich blue waters. Continue farther along and you'll be treated to beautiful views ...

With 158 miles of historic trails made for hiking, Acadia is the perfect place ... a free summer shuttle service that transports passengers from Bar Harbor Village Green to a variety of park ...