Acadia National Park, Maine

Acadia National Park claims the title as the first place in the continental U.S. to see sunrise, with lobster shacks a bike ride from your campsite and Cadillac Mountain summit glowing pink before the rest of America wakes up. It's 35% cheaper than the average coastal park, with entry fees at $35 per vehicle for 7 days. The 27-mile Park Loop Road offers 45 scenic overlooks, and Cadillac Mountain rises 1,530 feet above sea level. Compared to #6 Tofino, Acadia attracts 40% more hikers annually, with 3.5 million visitors exploring 120 miles of trails.