High Vista

The Last Buildable Shorefront Lot in Northeast Harbor, Maine

Area Attractions

Northeast Harbor's Fleet Dock

Northeast harbor's Fleet dock (shown above) is just a short walk from High Vista. Northeast Harbor attracts a wonderful armada of pleasure craft and working fleet of lobster boats that complete its downeast Maine charm.  NE harbor provides a full suite of boating services sought after by yachtsman making it as convenient as it it scenic. As the most protected harbor on MDI, Northeast Harbor is the refuge of choice when rough weather threatens.

The many charms of quiet Northeast Harbor make it a favorite playground for the rich and famous. Don't be surprised if you see a famous titan of industry like L.L Bean or Martha Stuart in laid back vacation garb ahead of you at the local grocery counter.

High Vista is just a few minutes drive from world famous Acadia, one of the country's most visited national parks. The park encompasses 35,000 acres of beautiful seacoast, rocks, islands, forest, lakes and mountains. The diverse geological features of Mount Desert Island fashion a cornucopia of spectacular natural beauty. Unlike the grand spacious national parks of the west, Acadia's concentrated  glacial formations rise up out of the ocean, gracing this small island with a plethora of scenic wonders that reveal themselves at each bend of the road and trail.  Acadia's Park Loop Road is the region's most scenic drive with numerous points of interest that make it the undisputed "center piece" MDI attraction.

Mount Desert Island's mountains, ocean, and lakes support a wide range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain climbing, sightseeing, swimming, boating, fishing, water sports, biking, horseback riding, dining, bird watching, and more.  The carriage roads, themselves a work of wonder and stonework, along with numerous well marked hiking trails, present an astonishing variety of scenic natural beauty. Despite its relatively small size, the list of attractions and activities of MDI seem a bit like the Eveready Bunny; they just keep going, and going, and going...

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Mt. Desert garden Preserve
207 276-3727
Asticou Azalea, Thuya  Gardens and Terraces There are two gardens both near Northeast harbor. Asticou Azalea is just a short walk from  High Vista. About a quarter mile to the east, Asticou Terraces provide a switchback trail approach to Thuya garden on the mountainside  with numerous overlooks viewing High Vista, it's neighboring cottages, and Northeast Harbor.
Acadia Magic Home and Attractions, Photos pages The home page has a very comprehensive set of links although depth if the content is not deep.  Bottom line, you can learn a bit about a lot. The number and variety of links  quite comprehensive. The photos are professional and impressive.
About.com Acadia Maps Acadia PDF and JPG Maps The PDF map zooms in great and shows the major trails and mountains. The jpg looks great even showing the the fold in paper captured in the photograph.
NPS Acadia
207 288-3338
Virtual Tour eCruise
Park Newspaper Ranger activities, and photo shows.
The National Park Service's eCruise provides an interactive way to learn about Acadia.  Be sure to click on the icons to hear bird calls, movies, and see panorama views. Other interesting content includes the ranger led activities and photo albums.  Did you know that an earthquake in 2006 damaged trails and roadways?
Our Acadia Kids Stuff and  Rainy day Options A very interesting site with a bit of an eclectic feel to it. The Island facts were quick, to the point,  and quite interesting.
Local 10 day Weather 10 day forecast Weather.com's Mount Desert 10 day forecast using the Print version with less clutter. Like it or not, it makes sense to plan around the Island weather.
Diver Ed Dive-In Theater
800-979-3370
Neat concept that is a favorite of Kids and adults alike Great for kids and adults alike. Ranger lead tours are more adult focused.  This is a great way to see Acadia ocean sites above and below the waterline.
Wildwood Stables
877 276-3622
Stable services and tours Make your reservations well ahead of time to enjoy the parks amazing carriage roads toured by horse drawn carriage, going riding, or even board your own horse.
Island Explorer Bus
207 667-5796
Free! A rare value - a free bus service that takes you all around the island and  Acadia National Park free of charge. Two routes service Northeast Harbor, the Jordan Pond and Brown Mountain Routes.
The Fleet  club
207 276-5101
Sailing lessons, moorings launch  services, racing etc. A great resource for sailors and yacht owners. The 400+ member club runs Clifton Dock in Northeast Harbor , a launch service, has moorings for lease, and organizes races throughout the summer. Membership is open to all.
Acadia Repertory Theatre
207 244-7260
Live Theater " just around the bend" The theater is located in Somesville, just a few minutes down the road.  It is very popular, quality theater that is and reasonably priced. They typically show 4 productions over the summer with a morning performance that caters to kids.
Acadia Baby Outfitters
207 266-3210
Cribs, car seats, strollers, toys etc. for rent A nice service for people who are traveling light but with young children.
Top O' The Ridge
 
Fabulous seasonal rental If you are looking for a great spring, summer, or fall rental on MDI, this fabulous site on Long Pond is unsurpassed! Check it out and tell a friend, they will thank you for it.