Acadia Gateway Center

44.4705, -68.3662 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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The Acadia Gateway Center is an intermodal transit and welcome center located on Route 3 in Trenton three miles north of Mount Desert Island. Facilities include an Island Explorer bus stop, day-use parking, and an 11,000-square-foot welcome center with tourism information, a store, waiting area, and restrooms. Owned by the State of Maine, it is operated by the Maine Department of Transportation in partnership with the National Park Service, Downeast Transportation Inc., and Maine Office of Tourism.
- Mon–Tue
- 8:00PM - 6:00PM
- Wed–Sun
- 8:00AM - 6:00PM
8 am to 6 pm, Wed May 20 to Wed Oct 14, 2026
- Off Season, Jan 1 to Spring Opening · Jan 1, 2027 – May 19, 2027 · Closed
- Off Season, Fall Closing to Dec 31 · Oct 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · Closed
Located on Route 3 in Trenton, Maine three miles north of Mount Desert Island.



Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
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Acadia Gateway Center in Acadia National Park is at Acadia Gateway Center, Trenton, ME.
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