Acadia National Park is packed with scenic drives, short but thrilling hiking trails, and breathtaking views. Explore the park by day, go shopping or dine at the restaurants in Bar Harbor at night. Add in boat cruises and lobster feasts and you have all of the ingredients for a wonderful vacation.
In this article, learn about the best things to do in Acadia National Park, with advice on where to eat, where to stay, and how to plan your time.
Let’s get started!
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While in Acadia National Park, please practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace: plan ahead, stay on the trail, pack out what you bring to the hiking trail, properly dispose of waste, leave areas as you found them, minimize campfire impacts, be considerate of other hikers, and do not approach or feed wildlife.
Interesting Facts about Acadia National Park
Called the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast,” this national park protects the rocky coastline in Maine. Granite coastal cliffs, islands, estuary and intertidal habitats, and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast of the United States can be found here.
In 2023, Acadia received 3.9 million visitors, making this the 7th most-visited national park in the United States.
There are three main regions of Acadia National Park. Mount Desert Island (abbreviated MDI), is the main region and this is where most people spend their time. This island is the largest region of Acadia and where you will find Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, and many of the top things to do in the park.
To the north is the small but scenic Schoodic Peninsula. To the south is Isle au Haut, a remote island that you can reach by ferry. It takes a full day to visit Isle au Haut from Mount Desert Island.
Acadia Vehicle Reservations
In order to drive Cadillac Summit Road between May and October, you will need to make a vehicle reservation in advance.
- 2024 Dates: May 22 through October 27
- Cost: $6 reservation fee
- Purchase Your Ticket: Reservations are made online only at recreation.gov.
30% of the reservations are made 90 days in advance and 70% are released 2 days in advance at 10 am EST. The reservation fee is in addition to the park entrance fee.
There are two reservation types: sunrise reservations and daytime reservations.
The sunrise reservations are timed such that you arrive and park before sunrise. These are the hardest reservations to get so make your reservation as soon as you know your dates of travel.
The daytime reservations have timed entry spots throughout the day. You select the time that you plan to visit Cadillac Mountain, whether it is 10 am or 3 pm. You must enter Cadillac Summit Road within 30 minutes of your daytime reservation.
For more information, visit the National Park Service website.
Acadia National Park is one of eight US National Parks that require an advance reservation. For the full list, read our guide to the US National Parks that Require an Advance Reservation.
Best Things to Do in Acadia National Park
1. Go Hiking
Acadia National Park is filled with an amazing variety of hiking trails. From easy strolls along coastal paths to summit climbs to thrilling cliff walks, there is something here for everyone.
One of the things that makes Acadia so unique, and so exciting, is the large number of trails with ladders and metal rungs. Similar to a via ferrata, you can hike along narrow ledges and climb up sheer rock faces with the aid of these metal rungs.
Hikes that feature iron rungs and cliff walks include the Precipice Trail, the Beehive Trail, the Jordan Cliffs Trail, and the Beech Cliff Ladder Trail.
Beehive Trail | Best Things to Do in Acadia
Precipice Trail | Best Things to Do in Acadia
For a short, easy strolls, hike Ocean Path or the loop trail around Jordan Pond. The Cadillac Summit Loop Trail is a short, easy hike on Cadillac Mountain that offers some of the best views in the park.
View from Ocean Path | Best Things to Do in Acadia
South Bubble was one of our favorite hikes, with its great views of Jordan Pond.
Jordan Pond from South Bubble | Best Things to Do in Acadia
Get all of the details about these hikes in our Acadia Hiking Guide.
2. Cadillac Mountain
Due to its location and height, Cadillac Mountain is one of the first spots in the United States to view the sunrise, making this Acadia National Park’s most popular sunrise spot.
PRO TRAVEL TIP: If you want to view the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, get here bright and early. Despite a painfully early wake up time, this is an extremely popular thing to do in Acadia. Between the end of May and the end of October, you will have to make a vehicle reservation in advance.
Of course, if getting up early is not your thing, you can skip sunrise and go any time of day. I have heard that sunset is a nice time to be here, as well.
Cadillac Mountain | Best Things to Do in Acadia
We missed seeing the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain because each morning of our visit, the sky was completely cloud covered.
Getting Here: No hiking necessary, although there are hiking trails that get you to the peak of Cadillac Mountain. You can simply drive to the top, park, and have fun exploring the summit. While you are here, walk the Cadillac Mountain Summit Loop, a 0.3 mile trail that takes 30 minutes of your time.
Important!! Don’t forget that a vehicle reservations is required to drive up Cadillac Mountain if your visit will be between late May and mid-October. Get the full details on the National Park Service website.
3. Drive Park Loop Road
Park Loop Road is a 27-mile loop through Mount Desert Island. This very scenic road connects several of Acadia’s popular spots, such as Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, and the carriage roads.
Park Loop Road | Best Things to Do in Acadia
PRO TRAVEL TIP: Most this road is one-way. Starting in the north near Bar Harbor and traveling clockwise, the Park Loop Road is one-way until you reach Jordan Pond. The section between Jordan Pond and Cadillac Mountain is a two-way road.
Starting in Bar Harbor, drive the Park Loop Road clockwise. As you head down along the coast, you will pass the trailheads for the Precipice Trail and the Beehive Trail, and then come to Sand Beach, Ocean Path, and Thunder Hole. Park Loop Road continues around Otter Point and then heads inland towards Jordan Pond. As you head north, you will pass the turn off to Cadillac Mountain and then arrive back at Bar Harbor.
4. Sand Beach
Located on Park Loop Road, this pretty beach is worth a quick stop. There are also lots of great walks to do from here.
Sand Beach | Best Things to Do in Acadia
Walk the Great Head Trail or cross Park Loop Road and hike the thrilling Beehive Trail. From Sand Beach, it is a 2-mile round trip walk on Ocean Path to get to Thunder Hole. Along the way, you can make quick detours and hike out onto the rocky coastal cliffs.
PRO TRAVEL TIP: The parking lot at Sand Beach is one of the largest in the park. If you want to explore Sand Beach, hike the Beehive Trail, walk Ocean Path to Thunder Hole, or walk Great Head Trail, this is the best place to park. Just get here early (before 10 am, even earlier in July and August) because it does fill up fast.
5. Thunder Hole
Thunder Hole is a small inlet where the waves roll up against the rocks, creating a thunderous sound. The water can spray up to 40 feet in the air.
Thunder Hole | Best Things to Do in Acadia
This is one of Acadia’s landmarks so expect big crowds here. There is a parking lot across the street or you can walk here from Sand Beach (2 miles round trip).
I read that the best time to visit Thunder Hole is two hours before high tide, if you want to hear the thunder clap that the waves create. If you are here on a calm day or during low tide, you will not get the full experience.
This is a beautiful stretch of coastline. I personally liked the coastal views more than watching the waves hit the rocks (I took the cover photo for this article here).
6. Jordan Pond House
Jordan Pond House is famous for their popovers. Located on the shore of Jordan Pond, you can enjoy these tasty treats before or after doing one of several great walks in the area.
Midday, expect big crowds. During our visit, we couldn’t even get a parking space so we had to come back later in the day.
PRO TRAVEL TIP: You can book a table in advance. Click here to visit the Jordan Pond House website.
From the Jordan Pond House, you can walk the short, easy trail around Jordan Pond, hike the more thrilling Jordan Cliffs Trail, or hike up South Bubble. Check out our hiking article to learn more.
Jordan Pond Trail | Best Things to Do in Acadia
7. Carriage Roads
John D. Rockfeller Jr. played a huge role in funding and building the carriage roads that crisscross Mount Desert Island. Originally constructed to travel by horse drawn carriage through the park, these roads were built between 1913 and 1940.
Now, these historic roads are now also open to hikers, walkers, and bikers.
Click here to see the carriage road map.
Deer Brook Bridge, a historic carriage road bridge.
8. Take a Boat Tour of Acadia
There are numerous companies offering tours of the islands and coastline of Acadia National Park. Take a sightseeing cruise, go fishing, cruise past Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, go on a puffin cruise, or take a sunset nature cruise.
Acadian Boat Tours and Bass Harbor Cruises are two highly rated companies offering many different cruising options.
9. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse at Sunset
This photogenic spot is very popular with photographers. A gorgeous view of a lighthouse perched along the rocky coastline…this is iconic Maine.
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse | Best Things to Do in Acadia
This is another very popular place to visit in Acadia and the parking lot is tiny. Which is a good thing…a larger parking lot would make these cliffs even more crowded.
We visited mid-afternoon on a Sunday and park rangers were turning people away. It gets that crowded.
If you have hopes to watch the sunset here, you are going to have to get here very early. How early depends upon the time of year, but I have read that people arrive as much as 3 hours before sunset to get a parking space (and the perfect tripod location).
From Bar Harbor, it takes over 30 minutes to drive here. Along the way, you will pass Echo Lake (worth the stop!!) and Seawall (nice coastal views but the views along Ocean Path and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse are better).
10. Echo Lake
Echo Lake is a beautiful lake on Mount Desert Island. It is located west of Park Loop Road, so it doesn’t get the same volume of visitors as Jordan Pond. You can enjoy views of the lake from the small beach, or, if you are looking for a gorgeous hike, hike the Beech Cliff Ladder Trail. The views of Echo Lake are amazing from the cliffs.
Echo Lake | Best Things to Do in Acadia
View from the Beech Cliffs Trail | Best Things to Do in Acadia
11. See the Lakes on the Gorge Trail
This easy, beautiful walking path was one of our favorite unexpected surprises in Acadia National Park. We walked this trail at the end of our hike up Dorr Mountain. The lakes and the fall colors are beautiful in October!
Gorge Trail | Best Things to Do in Acadia
To get here, park on the turnout for the Canon Brook Trailhead on Route 3. The trail meets the Gorge Trail, right in between these two very pretty lakes. Enjoy the view!
12. Explore Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a lovely little town that sits just outside of Acadia National Park. This is the best place to stay, eat, and shop while visiting the park.
Bar Harbor | Best Things to Do in Acadia
If you are looking for something to do in the evening, have dinner and watch a movie at Reel Pizza Cinerama. This movie theater serves pizza, drinks, and dessert and shows two movies a night. Get here early, reserve your “table” with a paper plate, and come back 30 minutes before show time to order your pizza and drinks.
13. Visit Schoodic Point
Schoodic Point is one of the best places in Acadia National Park to watch the surf pounding on the rocky coastline. The best time to visit is when the seas are rough.
Schoodic Point | Best Things to Do in Acadia
While you are here, there are several short hikes to do. We hiked the Sundew Trail, a flat, easy trail through a dense forest with detours out to the coastline. You can also hike the Schoodic Head Trails.
Getting Here: From Bar Harbor, it is an hour and fifteen minute drive to get to Schoodic Point. You can also take the Bar Harbor Ferry from mid-June through mid-September.
14. Spend the Day at Isle au Haut
“High Island” is a small island that sits off of the coast of Maine. To visit Isle au Haut from Bar Harbor, it will take most of a day. However, because of its remote location, very few people visit this part of the national park. When Kara was here in July, she had the hiking trails almost all to herself.
To get to Stonington (the location of the Isle au Haut ferry) from Bar Harbor, it is an hour and a half drive. From Stonington, ride the ferry to Isle au Haut (45 minutes to Isle au Haut town, 1 hour 15 minutes to Duck Harbor).
Once on Isle au Haut, you can go hiking, biking, or camping. In the summer months, we recommend taking the ferry to Duck Harbor and hiking the loop along rugged coastal cliffs. Learn more in our Guide to Isle au Haut.
Robinson Point Lighthouse, Isle au Haut
Squeaker Cove, Isle au Haut | Best Things to Do in Acadia
Things to Do in Acadia National Park on a Map
How to Use This Map: Click the tab in the top left hand corner of the map to view the layers (hiking trails, where to stay, and where to eat, and to see Park Loop Road). You can click the check marks to hide or show layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each point of interest.
If you click the star next to the title of the map, this map will be added to your Google Maps account. To view it on your phone or computer, open Google Maps, click the menu button, go to “Your Places,” click Maps, and you will see this map on your list.
Plan Your Visit
Cost: $30, valid for 7 days
Hours: Acadia National Park is open year round, however, roads and visitor centers close from late fall to spring. Click here for updated hours.
There is a park shuttle that runs during peak season. The shuttle includes stops in Bar Harbor, Hulls Cove Visitor Center, and various places in the park. If you are struggling to find a parking space, or you are traveling without a car, you can get around by shuttle. Click here to learn more.
Important!! Vehicle reservations are required to drive up Cadillac Mountain between late May and mid-October. Get the full details on the National Park Service website.
Best Time to Visit Acadia National Park
Peak season is July and August.Expect big crowds, full parking lots, and lots of hikers on the most popular trails.
Autumn is another popular season, since this is a gorgeous place to see fall colors. For coastal Maine, including Acadia National Park, early to mid-October is generally when fall colors are at their peak.However, this does vary from year to year, based on weather conditions. For the past five years, fall colors were at their peak anywhere from October 8 to October 21.
We visited Acadia National Park in October 2019. Tim and I spent three full days in the park, from October 11 to 13. During our visit, the fall colors were considered to be “high,” with 50 to 70% of the trees displaying fall colors. This is based on the fall foliage report on the Maine Foliage website.
In winter, most of Park Loop Road is closed. Hiking trails can be treacherous due to snow and ice. However, the carriage trails are open and a great place to go snowshoeing or skiing.
Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor comes out of hibernation in April. This is a quiet time of year to visit the park, before the summer crowds arrive.
Acadia National Park makes our best US national parks to visit list for the months of June, September, and October. For more suggestions about the best parks to visit month by month, check out our guide Best National Parks by Season. It includes the full list of US national parks and the best months to visit them, based on weather, road closures, and crowd levels.
Seasonal Road Closures in Acadia National Park
Many of the park roads are closed during the winter months due to snow. Park Loop Road is closed from December 1 through mid-April and unpaved roads are closed from mid-November through mid-May. Get updates on the National Park Service website.
Trail Closures Due to Peregrine Falcon Nesting
From early March through late summer, the Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, Valley Cove Trail and a portion of the Orange and Black Path temporarily close for peregrine falcon nesting.
Acadia National Park Itinerary
In One Day
Drive Park Loop Road, hike the Precipice and/or Beehive Trail if you are looking for a thrill, visit Sand Beach and Thunder Hole, and then keep your fingers crossed that you can find a parking space at Jordan Pond. Have lunch, walk around Jordan Pond, and consider adding on the Jordan Cliffs Trail or the South Bubble Trail. Drive up to the peak of Cadillac Mountain and then spend the evening in Bar Harbor.
Optional: watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain or the sunset at Bass Head Harbor Lighthouse
In Two Days
On day 1, follow our itinerary above. On day 2, take a boat cruise from Bar Harbor, visit Schoodic Peninsula, or take a horse and carriage ride or rent bikes to explore the carriage roads.
In the afternoon, visit Echo Lake, hike the Beech Cliff Ladder Trail, and visit Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. If you are a photographer, stick around for the sunset.
In Three Days
With a third day, you have the option to add on Isle au Haut or do everything we listed above.
For more information, click here to read our article The Perfect Acadia National Park Itinerary.
Where to Stay
All of these properties are located in Bar Harbor.
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel. Located in central Bar Harbor, this is one of the highest rated properties in town. Rooms can accommodate up to six people and this hotel has a pool, hot tub, and fitness center.
Bar Harbor Inn and Spa. This is a big property with a beautiful setting right on the coast. From the Bar Harbor Inn, it is less than a five-minute walk to the shops and restaurants in the center of town. If you book a room with a view, you can look out at the harbor or the islands that sit just off the coast. The Bar Harbor Inn also has a spa, heated outdoor pool with hot tub, and one of the highest rated restaurants in town, The Reading Room. This is where we stayed and we had a great experience.
Bar Harbor Inn | Best Things to Do in Acadia
The Elmhurst Inn. This bed and breakfast also gets glowing reviews and is a great value for the money. Rooms can accommodate up to two people and guests rave about the breakfast.
Bar Harbor Motel. If you are looking for a cheaper stay, this property gets rave reviews and it is one of the highest rated properties in Bar Harbor on Booking.com. This motel is located north of town, so you will have to drive and park in town if you want to eat or shop here. But this motel can accommodate up to six people in one room so it is also a great pick for families.
Where to Eat
Café This Way. Yum! We had breakfast here and it was awesome. This popular restaurant is open in the morning for breakfast and the evening for dinner.
Side Street Café. This is another popular restaurant in Bar Harbor and they are famous for their lobster rolls. We ate dinner here and the wait time was very long. However, you can shorten your wait by checking in online on their website.
Where to Go for Maine Lobster
If you want to eat a whole Maine lobster, there are two highly-rated lobster shacks just outside of Bar Harbor. Rose Eden Lobster and C-Ray Lobster offer the best quality lobsters at affordable prices.
A dinner for two comes with two lobsters, clams or mussels, and corn on the cob. You sit outside at a picnic bench and eat your freshly steamed lobster. It is ridiculously delicious and lots of fun.
We ate at both lobster shacks and Rose Eden was our favorite. The host was very friendly and outgoing and Tim paid a little extra for one of her largest lobsters.
Before You Go
Visit the National Park Service website for updates in the park and to check trail and/or road closures.
If you have any questions about the best things to do in Acadia National Park, let us know in the comment section below.
More Information about Acadia National Park
HIKES IN ACADIA: Check out our article Best Hikes in Acadia for great hikes to add to your to do list. We also have detailed hiking guides for the Precipice Trail and Beehive Trail.
ACADIA ITINERARY: Plan your perfect visit to Acadia National Park with our Acadia Itinerary Planner.
ISLE AU HAUT: Learn how to get to Isle au Haut and how to plan your time with our Guide to Isle au Haut.
NEW ENGLAND ROAD TRIP: Visit Cape Cod, coastal Maine, the White Mountains in New Hampshire, and more in this 12 Day New England Road Trip Itinerary.
MAINE: We have articles about the best things to do in Cape Elizabeth, the best things to do in Camden, and our Guide to Portland.
NATIONAL PARKS: In our Guide to the US National Parks, get the full list of national parks with important travel planning information, such as things to do in the parks and sample itineraries. You can also learn more about the national parks and get a FREE printable checklist in our US National Parks Checklist.
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY: For more information about the camera gear we carry, check out our Travel Photography Gear Guide.
If this is part of a bigger road trip through the USA, visit our United States Travel Guide and our Maine Travel Guide for more inspiration and travel planning tips.
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Hello Guys, Glad to Join! 🙂
we’d like to visit the Cranberry Islands by ferry, but don’t know when they run and how to get tickets.
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Here is a boat operator that runs tours to Cranberry Isles. Cheers, Julie
Hi Julie,
My husband and I are going to Acadia the last week of September. I know it won’t be peek season for fall colors but we are crossing our fingers for a little bit of it though. With that said, we are flying into Portland Maine. We have Monday and Tuesday to make our way up to Bar harbor where we will then spend three days in Bar Harbor. Can you recommend anything to do on our two do journey from Portland to Bar Harbor? I am not sure what to do for those two days, where to stay and what to visit?
Thank you,
Diane
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Hello Diane. Unfortunately, I’m not sure what to do on that drive either. We also flew into Portland but went directly to Bar Harbor. If you wanted to thoroughly explore Acadia NP, you could use those 2 days to visit Isle Au Haut, since it’s quite the big day trip from Bar Harbor. You can stay on Isle Au Haut or stay nearby on the mainland. I think there is a chance you could see the beginning of fall colors during your trip. We live in Maryland and the colors start 2 to 3 weeks before peak. Cheers, Julie
We wondered about whale watching in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Do you have any suggestions and what is the best time of the year to see a variety of whales and sea animals? We would really like to go in October. Thanks,
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According the Maine tourism website, the best time to go whale watching is from mid-May until October. In October, the whales head south so this is probably too late to see whales from Acadia National Park. We were here in October and I don’t recall this being a good time to go whale watching. However, we have gone whale watching from Boston in August and it was absolutely amazing!! So, the summer months are a better time to see the whales. Cheers, Julie
Since reservations for Cadillac mountain are now timed, about how long does it take to drive from the visitors center to the entry.
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It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to the start of the drive up Cadillac Mountain.
Amazingly well put info thank you so much. We are planning a 3 day trip in early December. With the park loop closed, will we still be able to reach many of these destinations ?
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Many of the sights we have listed are located on or along Park Loop Road. However, looking at the winter map on the NPS website, you might be able to get to some of the coastal sights on access roads (such as Schooner Head Road and Rt 3). And it looks like you will be able to get to Jordan Pond as well. It looks like Cadillac Mountain won’t be accessible, unless you hike or rent a snowmobile (that could be fun!). I hope everything works out…it’s a beautiful park! Cheers, Julie
Hi! Could you recommend the best leisurely hikes (flatter terrain) with beautiful views for my husband and I to do? We will be there two full days and three nights next week.
Thanks!!
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I have a few suggestions for you. The Cadillac Summit Loop Trail is great…it’s a loop around the summit, less than half a mile, and is relatively flat. The Jordan Pond Path is flat and easy, just over 3 miles long. And walking Ocean Path from the Sand Beach Parking lot to Thunder Hole is also very nice. If you haven’t seen it yet, here is a link to our Acadia hiking post. You can see a few photos from each of these hikes in this post. Have a nice time! Cheers, Julie
We just got back from Acadia. The fall colors were out and beautiful, though not quite at peak yet. The Beehive Trail was our favorite….our 9 year old did great, although he’s cautious and is very used to hiking and rock scrambles! We also really liked the Bubble Rock Trail, Ocean Path, and Ship Harbor Trail. One of our favorite “secret” spots was the unmarked Raven’s Nest cliffs on Schoodic Peninsula, just a 5 minute walk from the road. We stayed at the Bass Harbor campground, which was perfect for an easy walk to the lighthouse for sunset (no worries about parking!). For those visiting this month, be aware that the park is doing a trial run of a vehicle reservation system for Cadillac Summit Road and part of the Park Loop Road starting at Sand Beach, so you must reserve those in advance.
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Hello Alice. Thanks for writing in to us and sharing your experience! Great tip about staying at the Bass Harbor campground and the vehicle reservation system. Cheers, Julie
My husband and I have bee planning a trip to Yosemite since February. Unfortunately, the awful fires forced us to cancel a few days ago and pick a new destination, and we chose Acadia!! I’m beyond excited as I grew up on Long Island, and just love the East Coast and New England area. I have really enjoyed reading through your information…I’m kind of scrambling to learn all that I can in a short amount of time (we leave 9/29) and you really sold me on so many things! We have 5 days there, so I’m confident we will get in some great sights.
Thanks again!
Danielle
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You’re welcome! Have a great trip!
You can’t be everywhere early enough to take the parking lots before they fill. Do know of any safety places you can be sure to park after your early morning hot spot of choice?
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Yes, you are absolutely right. And in a place like Acadia, there is no one central location where you can park to get to everything. I recommend using the shuttle midday, but it might not be running this year, because of Covid. What we do is prioritize what we want to see, visiting the “must-see” spots first thing in the morning and keeping our fingers crossed that we can parking at everything else, later in the day. On our visit to Acadia (October 2019), we did have trouble finding parking in a few places midday, but with some patience, were able to park our car. Cheers, Julie