AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Bold Coast Scenic Byway

Maine
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Middle River Park picnic area · Public Domain. Crystal Hitchings · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

The Bold Coast Scenic Byway perches at the nation’s raw and rugged easternmost edge, a place of wild beauty with a history of human settlement dating back 12,000 years. The Bold Coast Scenic Byway connects travelers with the nation’s last vestige of a natural resource-based maritime culture, where turning tides and changing seasons dictate daily life. Travelers can explore diverse recreation opportunities within breathtaking natural settings that provide a physical timeline of the Native American and settlement history that shaped America’s eastern seaboard.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Middle River Park picnic area, located atop a grassy hill, overlooks the Middle River and grassy floodplain; the changing skies and floodplain landscape are beautiful any time of year.
Middle River Park picnic area
Public Domain. Crystal Hitchings · Photo credits
Cutler Coast trails offer several seaside campsites overlooking the ledges at the edge of the forest, where the dark night skies are brilliant with stars.
Cutler Coast Camping
Public Domain. DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.