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Jordan Pond

Acadia National Park, ME
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Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Hiking
Traveller Description: Jordan Pond offers two kinds of hiking experiences.  One is on a hiking trail.  Two trails start from the south end of the Pond, from the grounds... more »
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Melbourne, Florida
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Between sequestration closing the park loop road and it being "early" in the season (first week of May), Jordan Pond House was a ghost town. We parked & walked around the place & only saw one man working on a ladder who totally ignored us & everything was locked up tight. However, that meant we had the entire pond trail... More

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Rehoboth, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Nice to hike around the lake.. We did not have lunch there, instead brought a picnic lunch and ate right on the lake!

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Bangor, Maine
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56 reviews 56 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

When you're on Mount Desert Island you owe it to yourself to make the short trip to the Jordan Pond house if for nothing more than to have tea and popovers. A delightful experience.

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Tampa, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

The trail around Prong Pond makes for a nice walk. It was raining on an off the day we visited but the scenery was still nice. Only in a very few parts of the trail do you have to navigate through rocks and over slippery boards. Going counter clockwise from the parking lot, these areas were on the back left.... More

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HOlden, Maine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Again, take the carriage trails, eat at the Jordan Pond house at the edge of the pond. You will think you are in heaven. So gorgeous that it can't be real. One of the best parks in North America.

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
35 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The pond was senic and serene in its beauty. The ponds water is clean and very clear . Fun stop!Its a must see on the trip to Cadillac Mountain and don't forget to bring a camera!

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PA
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

I love this place, the food is very good, don't miss the popovers. I had a lobster quiche that was very good. On a nice warm day it is very nice to sit outside to eat with the views of Jordan Pond. Make reservations ahead of time, get their early if you need to park. This place is a must... More

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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102 reviews 102 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

The pond is so beautiful; you can take a relaxing stroll or you can take the hike around it. When hiking around it, remember that you are walking on wooden planks for part of the time; flip flops and sandals are not advised.

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delaware
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41 reviews 41 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

Parking in the lot and taking a very short walk takes you to Jordan Pond. Relaxation or hiking are your options. The scenery is great just to take in and take some pictures.

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Waterford, Michigan
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

Took the hike around Jordan Pond. Make sure you bring good shoes. This is a relatively tricky hike with all the boulders that you need to navigate. It took about three hours to go a little over a mile, but was thoroughly enjoyable.

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