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Jordan Pond House

A place to eat in Acadia National Park, Maine, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon tea.

Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park, Maine
Photo: NPS Photo · Public domain

Why go

Popovers and tea on the lawn facing Jordan Pond and the Bubbles, a tradition since the 1890s.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Maine, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Park Loop Road, 1.6 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Acadia National Park
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon tea

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Maine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Park Loop Road

    27-mile road linking Acadia's lakes, cliffs and beaches, mostly one-way.

    Activity · 1.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cadillac Mountain

    Highest point on the Atlantic coast and one of the first U.S. spots to see sunrise in fall.

    Sight · 2.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Ocean Path

    Easy 2-mile shoreline walk from Sand Beach past Thunder Hole to Otter Cliff.

    Activity · 3.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bar Harbor Shore Path

    Free waterfront walk past old cottages and Frenchman Bay islands from the town pier.

    Activity · 5.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Atlantic Brewing Company

    Bar Harbor brewery with a tasting room and Mainely Meat BBQ on site.

    Drinks · 6.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Thurston's Lobster Pound

    Dockside pound in Bernard: pick a lobster by weight and eat it on the deck over the harbor.

    Food · 7.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Jordan Pond House is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Maine

Another curated place to eat in Maine. See the full Maine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Maine run from 26°F in January to 79°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Jordan Pond House itself, we suggest: Afternoon tea.

Modelled monthly averages for Maine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maine weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Jordan Pond House, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
2928 Park Loop Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 04675, USA
Coordinates
44.32055, -68.25361
Destination
Maine

Jordan Pond House: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jordan Pond House?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Jordan Pond House. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jordan Pond House?

Our pick: Afternoon tea. Insider tip: Open mid-May to late October.

Where is Jordan Pond House?

Jordan Pond House is at 2928 Park Loop Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 04675, USA, in Acadia National Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jordan Pond House?

Jordan Pond House appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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