My Trip to Maine | Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Lighthouses + more

[@allisonanderson]

If Maine isn't already on your travel list, put it there!!

[@samadhi1995]

I currently live in Maine… I hope you were able to do scenic flights of Acadia… if you come back should definitely check them out!

[@theinfinitepassportTV]

THANK GOD you didn’t write “bucket list.” God I hate that term. Thank you for saying travel list.

[@snipermafia3609]

I traveled to Bar Harbor before. I loved their lobster dishes and getting some homemade fudge over there. I wish I could’ve got a chance to go biking

[@shanenolan085]

0:33 One of the "Maine" things huh 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@markg.4246]

Just don't tell everybody!😉 (Actually, everyone should get to experience the magic of Acadia.)

[@nathanandtiffany]

I grew up in Maine. Was born in Bar Harbor and the rest of my time at Sugarloaf ski resort. Have lived in Georgia for the last 22 years. I miss Maine all the time. This was lovely!

[@blackrockbuilders3254]

Born and raised in Coastal Maine! We love to see visitors like you, capturing the jagged coastline that makes Maine so unique. Come back soon!!!

[@Chrissy4281]

This took me back to the summer of 2021. My husband and I got married in Connecticut and honeymooned the entirety of New England and Maine blew us the way. We did a lobster fishing expedition, went to endless lobster shacks for lunch, Holy Donut and the Portland lighthouse which, like you mentioned is incredible. Rumor has it that it’s the one in the Red Lobster advertising. We always have the best time in Maine and we’re planning another trip there before the end of the year. TFS.

[@QandZ5781]

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[@aubreysiglock9]

I grew up in Maine and this makes my heart SO happy! You did a beautiful job capturing our state

[@QandZ5781]

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[@shanenolan085]

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[@mohammadfarooqi6255]

Derry main attraction

[@jojos8941]

As a Mainer, this video brings me pure joy 🥰

[@QandZ5781]

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[@malloryl22]

Mainer here! This video makes me so happy and is a nice reminder of how lucky I am to live in this beautiful state 🥰 thank you for sharing so many magical places around the US and the world!

[@QandZ5781]

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[@tomdressel5713]

I have taken a couple of trips to Maine. We drove there, so I was able to take my bicycle. For any of your viewers that like to bike, I would recommend exploring the area on two wheels. On my last trip, we stayed at a house in Bar Harbor. From there, I did a ride on Park Loop Road to Jordan Pond. Then I took the carriage paths in the park around Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake. It is a great way to see places that you might otherwise miss if you are only walking or driving. Thanks for the video!

[@Alyssa-ui7bf]

THIS IS MY SIGN! I’ve been wanting to venture into solo travel for so long now, and my dream domestic destination is Maine- so I think it’s time. ❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@sr8877]

Did you end up going?

[@Alyssa-ui7bf]

@@sr8877 noooo not yet 😫 I actually booked my next trip to Georgia and South Carolina bc I found cheap flights… but I’m hoping after that can be Maine!

[@Melakesmtns]

Come visit!

[@Pooq45]

Love seeing people enjoying Maine! I’ve been living here for 5 years in southern Maine and love it!

[@ericakang]

The coast of Maine is at the top of my list after I was recommended an instagram where a photographer lives and takes photos in the coast of Maine and your video makes me want to go again!! It is so stunning and peaceful

[@Shetooktothewoods]

Maine is lovely. It’s why I moved home after many years away. The rest of us have mountains and forests, ponds, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. And relatively few tourists. Next time, you should come inland and see what the rest of the state has. 🙂

[@sr8877]

I did a summer camp in Maine last summer and it was honestly the best time of my life. I was 18 from the UK and didn't know what to expect from Maine as there isn't many videos on it. The state is so beautiful with the best sunsets I've ever seen and amazing stars, the nature is just amazing that you bond with people through it rather than the normal ways of drinking and partying. I honestly couldn't recommend going to Maine more, I then traveled the whole East Coast after and I can still say Maine is my favorite. This video gave loads of nostalgia, and it feels like I've already peaked in life lol

[@thegreatgiginthesky8822]

To which place have you been? If u don’t mind

[@sr8877]

@@thegreatgiginthesky8822 My camp was in Brooksville. Which isn’t too far from Bar Harbour which is a really nice spot. Are you thinking about going?

[@thegreatgiginthesky8822]

@@sr8877 yes, I’m going to work in Bar Harbor this summer. I’m from Kosovo so it’s going to be a whole different thing for me, Im kinda scared lol

[@sr8877]

@@thegreatgiginthesky8822 Amazing I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Make sure u visit Route 66 it’s an iconic spot 😂 what type of work are you doing?

[@PinkCharm1991]

You are such an inspiration for me when it comes to travelling. I have been following you for years, and your philosophy on travelling is something that I remind myself everyday. Thank you for creating a really wonderful content and share amazing jewels of this Earth with us. I love that your content is more nature based :) Keep up the good work and greetings from Serbia.

[@QandZ5781]

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[@SamuelDucharme]

I'm from Quebec, I did a roadtrip from Nova Scotia to British Colombia 2 day after I got my passport. Next summer, i'm definitely roadtripping the east coast of the US starting with Maine !

[@EliiBarbosa4]

Amei esse lugar. Bar harbor e newport são meus preferidos.😊

[@TravelVida]

My home state❤️

[@itshollyw959]

This is so beautiful! I was born in Maine and then lived there again in elementary school as a kid, but haven't been back since. It's a beautiful state and I loved it when I was there as a child. Would love to go back now!

[@NickandJulie]

We loved Maine when we went in Fall of 2021! The foliage was stunning in interior Maine. The coast doesn’t get much foliage change with all the pine trees.

[@kellydooling]

my husband and i traveled to maine, new hampshire and vermont in 2017 (from arizona). we absolutely loved maine, esp. the coastal sites. acadia np is wonderful and we enjoyed bar harbor. my fav stop, though, was camden. it was just so calming. i will def. be back to maine. i’ve traveled a good deal and it’s one of my favorite u.s. states.

[@allisonanderson]

I would love to go back to visit New Hampshire and Vermont. The whole region seems incredible.

[@AnnEvelyn7]

I am SO loving your travel videos. They make me relax and your shots are GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for brightening my days with your talent. I seriously don’t understand why you don’t have a million followers, but I am happy with you being a secret among us already here. ❤

[@katyaiatsenko2399]

Just came back from a 5 day trip up to Maine last night… sounds like we successfully hit all the spots! What a gorgeous place :) can’t wait to go back

[@radinabambina]

My husband and I visited last year in August and it was breathtaking! I’m in love with Maine. Also can confirm that the hike to Cadillac Mtn was challenging…mostly because of the multiple mountains you have to hike to get there 😅

[@deborahlee7975]

Your travel videos are among my favourite~~wherever you are and whatever you're doing, I hope you're keeping well!

[@dryflyman7121]

Very professional video Allison, thank you , it was so interesting. I have never wanted to visit the USA because I don’t like flying, but Maine looks so similar to many parts of the UK, I think I would enjoy it. ❤

[@Maine76]

I've been lucky enough to be a summer resident/home owner up next to Acadia on the Schoodic side which IMO is WAY BETTER for the past 40 yrs, I've seen All there is there it it never gets Old or Boring!!What I loved about this video was the drone shots ,give you those pics and vids you'd Never be able too see on the rocky cliffs of Maine!! I'm def considering getting that drone,thanks for that info and your great video!!I can't WAIT TO MOVE UP THERE FOR GOOD in the Next few Years!Maybe I'll see you up there again I'm EVERYWHERE IN THE ACADIA/DOWN EAST Region !Met countless people whom Ive Befriended from All over the World!Bet your next trip to Maine couldn't be soon enough because Mine never is!!God Bless Beautiful America!!!Enjoy

[@Directionertakeover5]

Bar Harbor was one of my favorite vacations by far!

[@flame2419]

This is beautiful! I’m supposed to go next month, thank you for sharing!

[@makaylamonday6382]

Ahh!! Ever since you posted about Maine on your Instagram stories I have been anxiously awaiting this video! I have really been debating taking my first ever solo trip to Maine recently and I believe this video has given me the push to book the trip. Great video, as always!

[@markg.4246]

Hello Allison, My first trip to Acadia NP was a last moment change of plans, about fifteen years ago. I've been back five times. I grew up in the midwest, but my parents were from NY and MA, so I was no stranger to the ocean. Whenever I go east, that first whiff of salt water transports me back in time. Glad you enjoyed your experience in Maine, and thanks for posting this. (Looking over your shoulder from Otter Cliffs was fantastic.) 🙂

[@andreas_adventures]

I went to Acadia about 10 years ago and I don’t remember needing a reservation for that road. Good to know. If you think Maine has a lot of lighthouses, you should check out Michigan. It has twice as many.

[@anandkulkarni8313]

Allison, you amaze me with your skills of photography and smiley explaining. To put it poetically, your exciting face is lit as bright as the colorful morning bright sky. I knew Maine was very beautiful, just like Upper Michigan, close to Lake Superior, where I lived more than 40 years. Wonderful job...

[@manansahlot9906]

Wow Alli!! Your photography, cinemetography, drone shotes are spot on! Absolutely loved it.

[@EmmaAndSeanOutdoors]

Respect for whoever installed all those metal foot and hand holds!

[@erinf4712]

Acadia is beautiful. Maine is on my list every year especially in early fall- I love foggy mornings in Booth Bay, sun rises in Ogunquit, great chowder in Bar Harbor, sailing from anywhere.

[@noonevincecarterfan]

Even the stiffest draw would drop several times watching this amazing video!

[@toobydude41]

Oh. My. Goodness. First of all, as a lighthouse lover, this video is already epic. I have several books and mini-replicas of lighthouses..including Cape Neddick and Portland Head. But the rest of your footage is no less breathtaking. Seriously incredible. Those opening scenes of the fog below , with the lights from the boats gently piercing the grayness, gave a spooky and stunning vibe. Major chills there. That cliff hike at Acadia might be a little much for me, yikes. Congrats on doing that btw! But there's more than enough to fill the itinerary. This stirred my soul and stole my heart...all in 10 minutes. So yeah, safe to say Maine makes the list. Thanks so much Allison

[@coloneljackmustard]

I can see where Stephen King gets alot of his inspiration from.

[@johnleomarnovelo1965]

Itinerary reveal❤ We need to go!!!!

[@chloeandludvig]

Your filming is incredible... you inspire me to get better!! You've also made me start writing a Maine road trip itinerary...

[@TammySkipperTV]

My step-dad was from there and it was fun to see some places he grew up in, thanks for sharing this beautiful trip

[@JacquelineCaron]

thank you for highlighting our beautiful state - having been born, raised in Maine - we natives know what a gem it is. Headed up to Bar Harbor next week, as a matter of fact! You do need to make another trip - it's a very BIG state and much to see and experience - try our winter season!! ❄🌨☃⛷💗

[@WendySnootles]

Your videos have inspired me to take photography classes. It is definitely a challenge, what are your tips to finding your photography style?

[@Ca_1021]

I went to graduate school in new Hampshire and I still kick myself for never making it out to Maine. Such a gorgeous place. This gave me so many good feels ❤️

[@marge3157]

I love New England. Stayed in Ellsworth and did a food tour in Bar Harbor and went to quickly through Acadia. There is nothing like New England in the fall.

[@travelmurmur]

Maine wasn't on our travel list but it is now! Beautiful video as always and very impressed with the new DJI!

[@NawaabFaizzu]

Your videos are soothing 😌

[@justhoodug]

Dear Allison, i really love your content, storytelling and calmness infront of the camera. You really inspire me. Hopefully one day i can reach those heights. Much love from the the East African Nation of Uganda. And if you ever consider visiting Uganda, don't hesitate to reach out. We are home to more than half of the world's gorillas, home of the source of the Nile - world's longest and also home to the most powerful falls in the world

[@britleymarie]

your videos always make me excited to travel more and appreciate all the beautiful scenery and spots a place has to offer after watching this video, i'm definitely adding maine to my travel list because i love a coastal town

[@mmcleod111]

Great video. The Coast of Maine is one of the most beautiful areas , especially the Acadia /Bar Harbor area….I’ve ever visited. It’s definitely Bucket List

[@lalalalaughwithme]

I’ve been wanting to go back to Maine and this video is making me want to even more

[@Deana-kd9vk]

Great video! I am from upstate NY but we go to Maine a few times a year and we love it. My happy place!

[@stevesylvester8994]

I moved to Maine for all the reasons in this video. Photography opportunities are endless.

[@elbromas12459]

Thanks Alison I like your videos and I'm learning English with your videos ❤

[@NickFaulkner]

Maine is 1 of 2 east coast states I haven't been to yet. I have heard a lot of amazing things about it and will need to plan a trip soon! This video def helps. Just a matter of should I spend a week or a long weekend trip driving up from PA there.

[@allisonanderson]

I spent a week and realized I could have spent a month. There's a lot to see. More time is better for sure!

[@muchlovebymel]

Maine has been on my dream location for so long! I've been twice but feel like I barely got to explore.

[@Kratosordinson]

We drove all the way from bar harbor to portable maiine for that lighthouse and it was with it since we had seen all great places in Acadia

[@handanwei4084]

Just came back from Maine in May. Absolutely gorgeous

[@swapnenduganguly8675]

few scenes from your vlog are truely wallpaper worthy

[@mrselbowz]

Maine is my absolute favorite place in the world. I even have the Portland Head Light tattooed on my leg!

[@MyraHart1943]

I love your travel videos so much! Your joy and authenticity are so refreshing and moving ❤

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Cool Drone shots!

[@ninja-japan]

Great culture there! and peaceful scenery. Thank you friend for sharing this beautiful video.

[@christopherginn]

Acadia is hands down one of my most favorite places. Great video and I feel that you portrayed it perfectly!

[@jeasonroy5018]

Oh Allison! You are finally back. Always love your work

[@littlemissgemtravels]

Portland, Maine has been on my travel bucket list for as long as I can remember. Bar Harbor may have just been added.

[@williamthawley9251]

glad you liked perkins cove, hope you walked the miracle mile from oguinquit to perkins cove.

[@mal1090]

2 videos in 2 days!? Lucky us ☺️ Of course I LOVE your international travel videos, but I’m also so glad you show us your US travels. Antarctica and Oman are always welcome of course! But the US videos introduce me to the beautiful and diverse places we can travel when the budget is smol . ❤ I’m just starting this video, so maybe this was the inspo, but you should read Happy Place by Emily Henry if you want to keep the Maine vibes going!

[@MRPTechyt]

My One Of The Favourite Creator

[@natalieklima279]

LOVED Maine! I went to Acadia and Bar Harbor in 2019 and have wanted to return ever since. :) Loved this video.

[@jenniferbarge6869]

Perfect timing for me to catch this video. I'm currently in Bangor and will be in Bar Harbor in a few days and plan to stay for a couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@randomknowledge9249]

Beauty of Maine + cuteness of Allison - awesome vlog

[@WanderThisWay]

I visited Bar Harbor last summer and I loved it so much!! I did the kayaking tour around Bar Harbor and filmed it all, and posted that video to my channel.

[@nida8744]

I love Maine! I visited 6 years ago & can’t wait to visit again.

[@Xocheer]

I go to OOB every summer and it's my FAVORITE place!

[@bhanureddy8780]

Thank you for explaining Beautifully. Planning to visit next weekend, this video helps a lot.

[@shalec6704]

Every time I watch one of your videos I just want to travel!! Your vids are so magical and ethereal. I want to go to all the places you feature

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!

[@calebbarkley3097]

Live in West Virginia. Married a girl from Maine. Make a trip up there every year. Love everything Maine.

[@Kratosordinson]

Bar harbor has the most beautiful sea food and a vibrant city , Acadia national park is the most beautiful park in the east coast but now am longing for Utah’s mighty 5

[@walknwander]

So much packed into 10 minutes, great drone shots!! two thumbs up!!!

[@triisnaa]

Haii.. maybe next trip you can visit to Bali 😍

[@sk.callie]

Maine is such a special state! We have to recommend Baxter State Park (might be better than Acadia!) and canoeing down the Allagash River!

[@JavyPerez13]

Literally clicked because the thumbnail is awesome!

[@pedromorales6017]

Such an amazing film thank you for sharing your journey with us..

[@kelseyfrasier]

I worked on top of Cadillac mountain in the gift shop for 5 months 🥹 one of my favorite places on Earth, the whole park

[@just_raunah]

You're so inspiring 🥺❤️... Thus allowing me to complete my course of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies 🙌🏼🇳🇦

[@brunasouza6496]

I missed your videos, girl! Beautiful destination and gorgeous images

[@Cailanlm91]

Ugh, love it. Maine has been on the top of my travel list for years

[@Helenemonblogdefille]

Thanks a lot Allison for this new video ! Maine is on my dream list, thanks to you I now have precise locations to go there ;-)

[@paulc0773r]

Maine always reminds me of Stephen King novels…beautiful place,thanks Allison 😊

[@Melissa2087]

Hoping to get there next summer. This video came just in time! Some of the spots I want to check out - other than the ones you mentioned are Victoria Mansion in Portland, Wild Blueberry Land in Columbia Falls, and Stephen King's House!

[@Libier]

This was SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for all the amazing content you make. It inspires me so much. ❤

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

I've always heard Main was beautiful well all of that area Boston, Main,Vermont I've never been cant wait might take two weeks off work and just explore all the east coast beautiful ❤

[@lorenzo9472]

will be there this summer! can't wait! cheers from Italy

[@Travelwithvinod83]

Awesome video

[@AlaraHoop]

We definitely have Acadia National Park on our list! We really want to do whale watching in Maine! We've done a whale watching tour in Boston and loved it--one of my best memories ever! We're getting ready to go to Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard for Labor Day weekend and looking forward to the whale watching and light houses!

[@seekingthelost7]

Thanks for sharing, Allison. I am looking forward to visiting Maine !

[@crollin]

heading to bar harbor in a couple weeks. thanks for the vid! i'm even more excited to go now :)

[@rutwikpatel5656]

Another absolutely insane travel video. Each video you put out keeps just keeps getting more and more mesmerizing - you're awesome

[@jayitadas7732]

Your travel videos are class apart for the cinematography and simplicity ❤

[@thewanderlustrose6293]

Absolutely stunning! Thinking I may need to invest in that drone now....