Bar Harbor Guide
Bar Harbor Activities
Bar Harbor is home to some of Maine’s friendliest tour operators, guides, and recreational equipment rental businesses.
Acadia National Park
With an entrance a mere five minute drive from our cottages, Acadia offers a day filled with adventure for walkers, cyclists, and drivers alike.
Downeast Windjammer Cruises
Downeast Windjammer provides sailing excursions from Bar Harbor on historic vessels as well as passenger ferry services and bay fishing trips.
Acadia Bus Tours
Featuring stops within Acadia National Park, these tours will give guests an overview of the history of Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Bar Harbor Walking Food Tour
The tastiest food in Bar Harbor is served with a side of local history, fun facts, and lore making this a unique and exciting adventure!
Bar Harbor Attractions
From museums to art galleries to parks, Bar Harbor is home to some wonderful places to spend your precious vacation time.
Abbe Museum
Inspiring new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit, the Abbe is an exciting contemporary museum in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor.
Acadia Repertory Theatre
Acadia Repertory Theatre has been offering live performances in the quaint town of Somesville since 1973.
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
The Dorr Museum features dioramas of coastal Maine wildlife and a tide pool tank that houses a variety of live sea stars, hermit crabs, snails and other marine creatures.
La Rochelle Mansion and Museum
Bar Harbor’s rich past can be experienced through this unique collection of content and history of La Rochelle.
Reel Pizza Cinerama
An independent, two-screen theater, Reel Pizza Cinerama offers dinner and a show all in an intimate setting near the village green.
Bar Harbor Ghost Tours
Paranormal lore and the rich history of Bar Harbor combine to uncover our town’s most haunting mysteries.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Grab your first mate and head to this pirate-themed mini-golf institution which offers two 18-hole courses that wend their way through waterfalls and caves.
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
Running Memorial Day through Labor Day, Diver Ed offers a one of a kind show aboard the Starfish Enterprise that will appeal to kids of all ages.
Bar Harbor Restaurants
There are dozens of restaurants in downtown Bar Harbor, either on Main Street or within a short stroll. Whatever you’re craving, you’ll find it in Bar Harbor!
Galyn’s
Specializing in some of the freshest seafood found on MDI’s coast, Galyn’s is a fine dining establishment with a laid, back casual vibe.
Side Street Café
Live like a local – or at least eat like one — when you indulge in the classic comfort foods found at this family owned eatery.
Thirsty Whale Tavern
This local pub hangout’s menu includes casual seafood dishes including fish sandwiches & chowder.
Stewman’s
You can’t leave Bar Harbor without stopping for a lobster roll accompanied by a cup of chowder, and Stewman’s serves it in the rough.