Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park - The postcard-perfect village is a summer playground and home to the gorgeous Acadia National Park
Welcome to Bar Harbor The magic of Bar Harbor...romance, adventure, the rock-bound coast and soaring granite cliffs. From the stonewall-lined and tree-covered road leading you into our village, to the sweeping vistas from atop Cadillac Mountain, there is a special mystique to Bar Harbor. Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island, surrounded by Acadia National Park, we have welcomed visitors for over a hundred years. And now we welcome you, too! Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park have a wide variety of offerings for visitors. There truly is something for everyone.
Getting Here
By Boat: Since Bar Harbor is an island and a popular place for both sailing and powerboating, there are many suitable moorings.
By Ferry You can also take the "The CAT Ferry" (Bay Ferries Limited) from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Bar Harbor.
By Air: Bar Harbor is serviced by a local airport, the Hancock County Airport, located just 12 miles from the village, and by Bangor International Airport only 50 miles away.
Bus Service: During the summer months, Bar Harbor is serviced by Greyhound/Vermont Transit from Boston. Since schedules vary, it is best to check with the bus line.
By Cruise Ship: A wonderful way to visit Bar Harbor is on one of the over 70 beautiful cruise ships that arrive in Bar Harbor each year.
Of course, when you go on vacation, you could just kick off your shoes and snooze your break away, but more people are finding that one of the best ways to shed the cares of the workaday world is to turn their energy in a different direction. To that end, Bar Harbor offers all manner of activities for all manner of people; truly something for everyone.
Activities
ACADIA BIKE Acadia Bike features the largest bicycle rental fleet in New England, so you're sure to get the bike you want.
ACADIA MOUNTAIN GUIDES CLIMBING SCHOOL Maine's most respected climbing school! Enjoy personalized rock or ice climbing instruction on the scenic seacliffs of Acadia or join us on a regional or international destination trip.
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOURS Bar Harbor and Acadia's premier sightseer: 2 1/2 hours of the best sights, sounds & stories available with 3 - 15 minute stops in Acadia National Park.
ALL FIRED UP All Fired Up provides a comfortable setting for you, your family and friends to create your own art.
ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY
Located 10 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, off Route 3. Come see how Bar Harbor's #1 local beers, wines and sodas are produced.
ATLANTIC CLIMBING SCHOOL Rock climbing courses in Acadia National Park for all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
THE SPA AT THE BAR HARBOR CLUB Enjoy a luxurious, state-of-the-art Spa ready to cater to your every whim. The Spa at the Bar Harbor Club offers each guest an experience born of the privileged elite.
CRITERION THEATRE AND ARTS CENTER
The newly restored historic Criterion Theatre now offers an expanded schedule of movies, live music, dramatic performances, and other special events.
DOWN EAST NATURE TOURS
Personalized bird watching and nature tours for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Bicycle, hiking and cross-country ski tours; 1/2 day & full day, camping and more.
KEBO VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Surrounded by the mountains of Acadia National Park, Kebo Valley has been enticing golfers from all over the world for more than 100 years to the challenges of the finest 18 holes of championship golf in Maine.
OCEANARIUM & LOBSTER HATCHERY
Enjoy an up-close experience with marine life. At the oceanarium on Rt. 3 take a guided tour of a salt marsh and the Maine Lobster Museum.
TREE OF LIFE DAY SPA
Lounge in a soft robe and sip tea while you bathe in the afterglow of one of the best spa treatments you have ever received.
YOGA AT CATTITUDE
Our studio is a haven for peaceful relaxation-right in the center of downtown Bar Harbor.
Activities Sea
COASTAL KAYAKING TOURS
We specialize in small groups (12 people per tour) and personalized service, featuring the island's most experienced guide staff.
DIVER ED'S DIVE-IN THEATER
Come aboard The Seal and watch live underwater footage as Diver Ed searches the bottom of Frenchman Bay for fascinating critters.
DOWNEAST FRIENDSHIP SLOOP CHARTERS
Escape the crowds! Enjoy a private sailing charter on our traditional Friendship Sloop, originally designed in the late 1800's by Maine fishermen hauling lobster traps.
DOWNEAST WINDJAMMER CRUISES
Come enjoy a 1 1/2 to 2 hour windjammer cruise aboard the majestic 151' 4-masted schooner, Margaret Todd.
LIGHTHOUSE AND NATIONAL PARK TOUR
Considered Bar Harbor’s best tour! Let the fast 90 ft. jet powered catamaran Bay King III whisk you away.
LOBSTER FISHING AND SEAL WATCHING
Fish with local Captain Jeff Black aboard the Downeast lobster boat the M/V Miss Samantha.
LULU LOBSTER BOAT RIDE
(toll free in Maine only) Discover Bar Harbor's most exclusive, personal and unique sightseeing cruise. Join Captain John on Lulu, a traditional Downeast lobster boat, for a 2 hour tour of Frenchman Bay.
NATIONAL PARK SEA KAYAK TOURS
Paddle to remote "Western Side" of MDI with Professional Maine Guides. Personalized (12 people max) Ecological Tours, 1/2 day morning, afternoon & sunset tours.
SEA VENTURE CUSTOM BOAT TOURS
Treat yourself! Captain Winston Shaw, an expert naturalist with 30 years local experience, offers totally unique private boat tours for individuals and parties of up to 6.
AQUATERRA ADVENTURES
Sea kayaking at its finest with some of the most experienced guides & instructors in the area.
BAKER ISLAND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOUR
Discover…Explore…Learn…. Join an Acadia National Park ranger on this amazing island adventure.
BAR HARBOR FERRY
Enjoy spectacular views as you travel between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor. With 5 trips daily, you'll pass by lighthouses, mountains, mansions and lobstermen hauling their traps.
BAR HARBOR FISHING TRIPS
Come aboard the 50' Tiger Shark for an enjoyable 4 hour fishing trip around the Islands of Frenchman's Bay.
BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH CO.
Come with us and see the largest animals on earth - Humpbacks, Finbacks, Right; also porpoise, dolphins, sharks, and tuna.
THE CAT (BAY FERRIES LIMITED)
Ferry service to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Casino, dining, duty free shopping, movies, bar, day trips and exciting overnight packages to Canada.
