Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine

We discovered several "favorite" spots during our 3 days of exploring Acadia National Park. But none holds any better memories than Jordan Pond. We ate at the Jordan Pond House overlooking the water, hiked the 3-mile trail around the shoreline, and reveled in the awesome beauty of a perfect late summer day.

Jordan Pond is a natural glacial lake which can be reached by the Park Loop Road. Whether you spend half a day there as we did, or just stop for a few minutes to drink in the view, it is a MUST stop on any trip to Acadia. This is a beauty spot where natural and human histories intertwine.In our photo

"The Bubbles" can be seen across the water, from near the Jordan Pond House Restaurant. The Bubbles are twin rounded rocky peaks which help create a unique and memorable landscape.

If you make the trip to Acadia National Park you owe it to yourself to pay a visit to the Jordon Pond House. For more than a century this historic restaurant has been delighting diners with outstanding cuisine in the perfect scenic setting.

Jordon Pond House serves lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner daily during season. We arrived just in time for the afternoon tea, which has been a tradition at the Jordan Pond House since the late 1800s. With our tea we ordered one of the restaurant's famous popovers and strawberry jam.

Even more enjoyable than the refreshment was the ambience of this historic place and the absolutely stunning view of Jordan Pond and the surrounding mountains. It was a memorable experience that every visitor to Acadia should have.