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Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor, ME, USA

Bar Harbor

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Bar Harbor

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Landmark4.8/5

Bar Harbor Shore path

Flat coastal path along Frenchman Bay, with granite shore and boats in the water. At low tide, seaweed turns the exposed rocks vivid green.

Landmark4.8/5

Sand Beach

Welcome to Sand Beach, a hidden gem tucked away in Acadia National Park in Maine. This sandy paradise offers breathtaking ocean views, perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, or even a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. Don't forget to explore the nearby hiking trails and keep an eye out for curious seals playing in the waves.

Culture4.5/5

Abbe Museum

This Bar Harbor museum brings Wabanaki history and living cultures together through artifacts, basketry, and contemporary art. You can watch work in its archaeology lab.

Culture4.7/5

George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

Bar Harbor's natural history museum displays regional animals, skeletons and preserved specimens. At the touch tank, a ranger introduces sea stars and snails.

Landmark4.6/5

Village Green

Downtown Bar Harbor green with benches and a bus stop for Acadia National Park. Evening concerts bring people up to dance around the band.

Landmark4.5/5

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co

Whale-watch and lobster-and-seal tours leave Bar Harbor, with guides narrating the wildlife. The boat turns so both sides get a view.

Culture4.6/5

Bar Harbor Historical Society

Bar Harbor’s Gilded Age mansion museum, La Rochelle, tells local history room by room. A guided tour reaches all three floors, including the servants’ quarters.

Landmark4.7/5

1932 Criterion Theatre

Art Deco theater for movies, live shows and concerts. An upstairs bar serves the mezzanine.

Landmark4.6/5

Eden Farmer's Market

Bar Harbor's farmers market fills a row of tents with local produce, cheeses, mushrooms and prepared foods. Acoustic music ranges from the ’70s through today.

Shop4.1/5

L.L.Bean

L.L.Bean outlet with clothing, shoes and outdoor gear.

Landmark4.5/5

Hulls Cove Visitor Center

Bar Harbor visitor center for Acadia National Park, with park information, restrooms and a gift shop. Stairs wind past nature displays on the way in.

Landmark4.6/5

The Jackson Laboratory

Research institute in Bar Harbor with mice.

Outdoor4.8/5

Cadillac Mountain

Bar Harbor’s mountain rises above the trees, with views across Acadia’s lakes, islands and Atlantic shoreline. For part of the year, it’s among the country’s first places to see sunrise.

Landmark4.6/5

Thunder Hole

Acadia’s rocky inlet funnels waves into a narrow passage, where they can boom like thunder and send spray above the rocks. The sound and splash depend on the tide and wave strength.

Landmark4.7/5

Agamont Park

Harbor-view park in Bar Harbor, with benches facing Frenchman Bay. Boats pass below as the tide shifts.

Culture4.7/5

Jesup Memorial Library

Bar Harbor’s library pairs an ornate main hall with modern touches. Four wooden staircases lead from its corners to the second-floor stacks.

Landmark4.7/5

College of the Atlantic

College in Bar Harbor with a coastal campus, gardens and a natural history museum.

Culture4.7/5

St. Saviour's Episcopal Church

Bar Harbor’s Episcopal church holds twelve Tiffany stained-glass windows among work by eighteen other artists. A small seafarers’ cemetery sits behind it.

Landmark4.8/5

Acadian Boat Tours

Bar Harbor cruises follow the coast or head to islands for puffins. Guides point out seals, porpoises and seabirds along the way.

Stays

Stay$$4.7/5

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Located in central Bar Harbor, this hotel is 6.4 km from Sand Beach and 2.2 km from Acadia National Park. The hotel serves a complimentary deluxe breakfast each morning. The Bar Harbor Grand Hotel boasts a heated outdoor pool and a relaxing hot tub. There is an on-site fitness centre and free WiFi access. The modern rooms include flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and DVD player. Offering personal service, the hotel is a short walk to the waterfront, 10.1 km to Cadillac Mountain and just 2 km to the Kebo Valley Golf Course.

Stay$4.7/5

Bar Harbor Motel

This Bar Harbor motel is just 1 mile from the main entrance to Acadia National Park. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, and free shuttle service to area attractions. Guest rooms at the Bar Harbor Motel feature cable TV and a small refrigerator. They have a coffee maker and ironing facilities. Guests can directly access Acadia National Park through the property’s hiking and biking trails. Bicycle and kayak storage are available on site. The Motel Bar Harbor has laundry facilities and a gift shop. The Mount Desert Oceanarium is 10 minutes’ drive from the motel. Bar Harbor town centre is 2 miles away.

Stay$$$4.75/5

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa

Located on Mount Desert Island, this Bar Harbor hotel is 9.4 km away from the Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park. This oceanfront hotel offers an on-site restaurant and guests can dine with views of the ocean. Bar Harbor Inn and Spa provides rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Some of the rooms have a balcony with views of Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor Inn has an on-site spa facility. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool or relaxing in the hot tub. The property offers 2 on-site restaurants with ocean views, the Reading Room Restaurant and Terrace Grille. The Reading Room Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily. A continental breakfast is also available each morning in the lobby. Abbe Museum is 600 metres away.

Stay$$4.45/5

Little Fig Hotel

Little Fig Hotel is located in Downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, just 6 minutes’ walk from the start of the Bar Island Trail. Free WiFi access is provided for guests. A cable TV is featured in each room at the inn, which provides an in-room refrigerator as well. Each en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Free parking is available on site at the Bar Harbor Little Fig Hotel. Heating and air conditioning are provided. Agamont Park is just 700 metres from the inn, which is only 100 metres from West Street Historic District. Acadia National Park is 1.6 km away.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection

This Mount Desert Island property, offering panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, is within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. It features a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. Mizzentop’s Great Room serves cocktails and has live piano music. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection also offers the Looking Glass restaurant. All guest rooms provide a flat-screen cable TV, along with a mini-fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. Guests at Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection can work out in the gym and relax in the hot tub or in the steam room. Unique Maine-made souvenirs are available in the 24-hour gift shop. The property is within walking distance from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Downtown Bar Harbor and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company are just 1.6 km away.

Stay4.35/5

Queen Anne's Revenge

Queen Anne's Revenge in Bar Harbor offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a bath, shower, TV, and free toiletries. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the bar, and utilise the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The hotel provides a lounge, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Located 20 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Town Beach (13 minutes) and Acadia National Park Visitor Center Hulls Cove (4.2 km). Nearby attractions include The Abbe Museum and Island Artisans. Guests appreciate the convenient location, breakfast provided by the property, and room comfort.

Stay$$$4.2/5

Chiltern Inn

Featuring an indoor pool and sauna, this Bar Harbor bed and breakfast is located 2.6 km from Acadia National Park. Rooms at the Chiltern Inn offer a wood-burning fireplace. Decorated in warm colours and dark wood furnishings, each room boasts an en suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access, cable TV, bathrobes and slippers are also available. Guests can relax in the hot tub at the Bar Harbor Chiltern or their own private spa bath in select rooms. Local artwork and a piano are showcased in the gallery room. A daily breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese are served at the B&B. Various restaurants and cafes are 10 minutes’ walk away in Bar Harbor Village. Both the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company and Kebo Valley Golf Club are 1 mile from the inn.

Stay$$3.95/5

Wonder View Inn - Bar Harbor Collection

This Bar Harbor, Maine hotel is 3.2 km from Acadia National Park. Each room includes cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Downtown Bar Harbor is half a mile away. The Wonder View Inn - Bar Harbor Collection offers rooms with views of the bay and the ocean. Some rooms include a private balcony. Breakfast is served at the Looking Glass Restaurant located at the Wonder View Inn - Bar Harbor Collection" The Looking Glass no longer serves dinner. The Wonder View Inn - Bar Harbor Collection is less than 1.5 km from the Bar Harbor town centre, Bar Island and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company.

Stay5/5

Atlantean Cottage B&B

This Bar Harbor B&B serves a different two-course breakfast each day.

Stay5/5

Acadia Yurts & Wellness Center

Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Southwest Harbor, Acadia Yurts & Wellness Center offers unique yurt accommodations and holistic wellness experiences, making it a beloved retreat for nature lovers and wellness seekers alike.

Stay4.9/5

Holbrook House Bed and Breakfast - Bar Harbor, ME

Bar Harbor bed and breakfast a short walk from downtown, with breakfast packed to go for early hikes.

Stay4.7/5

The Bayview Hotel

Water-view hotel with oversized private balconies in every room. Staff leave goodie bags of self-care items at bedtime.

Stay4.6/5

Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina

Harborfront hotel with pools, hot tubs and harbor views. From some rooms, the lobby coffee bar is a five-minute walk.

Stay4.6/5

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center

Nestled along the stunning coastline, Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center offers breathtaking ocean views, luxurious accommodations, and easy access to Acadia National Park, making it a premier destination for relaxation and adventure in Bar Harbor.

Stay4.6/5

West Street Hotel

Bar Harbor hotel across from the harbor, with balconies. A coffee and tea station on every floor has fruit, snacks and dog treats.

Stay4.9/5

Primrose Inn

Welcome to Primrose Inn in the charming coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine! This delightful bed and breakfast on Mt Desert Street is the perfect retreat for adventurous travelers seeking comfort and relaxation. With its cozy rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location near Acadia National Park, Primrose Inn is your home away from home. Let the fun begin!

Stay4.5/5

Balance Rock Inn

Nestled in the picturesque town of Bar Harbor, Balance Rock Inn is the ultimate getaway for adventurous souls! With its charming rooms boasting stunning views, luxurious amenities, and proximity to Acadia National Park, this inn is a traveler's dream. Throw on your hiking boots and explore the park's trails, then unwind with a dip in their inviting pool. Get ready for a vacation you'll never forget!

Stay4.5/5

Blackwoods Campground

Otter Creek campground with shaded sites, picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Its two loops keep passing cars to campers’ own aisles.

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