'''Bar Harbor''' [http://www.barharborinfo.com/] is a village on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County in the Down East area of Maine, a state of the United States of America.

Get in

By car

  • 30 mins from the city of Ellsworth via Route 3.
  • 45 mins - 1 hour from Bangor, Maine, depending on traffic. Take I-395 and Route 1A to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth continue on Route 3 to Bar Harbor.
  • 3.5 hours from Portland, Maine. Take I-95 to exit 182, I-395 and follow the directions from Bangor. Alternatively, take I-95 to Route 3, exit 113, just north of Augusta, and follow Route 3 east to Belfast, and then to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor.
  • 5 hours from North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
  • 5 hours from Boston, Massachusetts
  • 6 hours, 8 minutes, 34 seconds from New Beige, Massachusetts
  • 7 hours from Burlington, Vermont. Take I-89 South to Montpelier, get on Route 2 West and follow until Newport, Maine. Get on I-95 North and take exit 185 to the "Acadia Region". Follow the signs along Route 1 to Bar Harbor.
  • 7 hours from Quebec, Canada
  • By bus

    There is a small Vermont Transit Bus Line[http://www.vermonttransit.com] terminal on Main Street, with service from Boston. Bus service to and from Boston is available only in the summer. During the remainder of the year there is bus service to Bangor, 74km/46 miles from Bar Harbor.

    By ferry

  • '''The Cat''', 121 Eden Street, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3395, Fax: ''+1 207'' 288-9521, [http://www.catferry.com/]. (Catamaran), "North America's fastest car ferry" is located on Route 3 about 1 mile out of town. The ferry provides service to and from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and from Yarmouth to Portland between mid May and mid October.
  • By air

    The '''Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport'''[http://www.bhbairport.com/] is somewhat of a misnomer, actually located in Trenton on the outskirts of Ellsworth, on the mainland adjacent to Mount Desert Island. There is scheduled air service to Boston. During the summer there is free bus service between the airport and Bar Harbor, which takes about 15 minutes,depending on the amount of traffic. Taxi service and rental cars are also available.

    Get around

    Depending on the time of year you find yourself in town, and your intended goals, your visit may necessitate different modes of transportation. With many of the nearly 3 million annual visitors arriving in the summer months, getting around town by motor vehicle is a bad idea. Bar Harbor is much, much quieter between October and April.

  • Driving a large truck or SUV is ill-advised, as parking in Bar Harbor is not suited to such vehicles. On the bright side, bringing less '''stuff''' requires befriending of locals, improvisation, and overall a more fun Maine experience.
  • The central area of Bar Harbor is quite small and easily explored '''by foot'''. This includes the shopping and eating establishments on Main St. and Cottage St., as well as the activities at the town pier.
  • '''Bicycles''' can be rented in town and may be put on the front of the buses.
  • '''Island Explorer buses''', (207) 667-5796, [http://www.exploreacadia.com/]. With just a bit of planning ahead on where you would like to see, this increasing fleet clean, propane powered buses would be a great decision for those who envision leaving their car at the hotel and letting someone else do the driving.
  • See

  • '''Bar Harbor Historical Society''', 33 Ledgelawn Ave, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3807 or ''+1 207'' 288-0000, [http://www.barharborhistorical.org]. Open M-Sa 1-4PM, June-October, open by appointment in the winter. Closed Su and holidays. Free admission.
  • '''Abbe Museum''', 26 Mount Desert St, ''+1 207'' 288-3519, [http://www.abbemuseum.org]. Open to school groups and programs by appointment in the winter, shop and galleries open for the public May 25.
  • '''Village Green'''. Right in the heart of town, the well-groomed park is a great place to take a break from walking, shopping, etc. Toss a frisbee, enjoy your ice cream, read a book, or just take a nap. The gazebo hosts the town band every Monday and Thursday night.
  • '''The Wild Gardens of Acadia'''
  • '''Sieur de Monts Spring Nature Center'''
  • '''Current Cruise Ship Schedule''', [http://www.barharborinfo.com/cruiseships_frame.html].
  • Do

    On Foot

    Those seeking real adventure on a budget in Bar Harbor may find the bar and restaurant prices cost-prohibitive, but the Hannaford Supermarket on Cottage Street offers no end of inexpensive food and drink including liquor, which can then be consumed at one's leisure as one walks about. In general, Bar Harbor is more interesting from 9PM-5AM during the summertime, when the crowds are thinner and the air cooler, although be advised that the Police Department never sleeps.

    Golfing

  • '''Kebo Valley Golf Course''', State Highway 233 (''"Eagle Lake Road"''). Pro Shop: 207-288-3000 ''kebopro@kebovalleyclub.com'', Club House: Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5000, email: kebopro@kebovalleyclub.com, Superintendent: 207-288-5000 ''kebopro@kebovalleyclub.com'' [http://www.kebovalleyclub.com]. Challenge yourself at the 8th oldest golf course in America. 6,131 yards, par 70.
  • '''Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf''' Route 3, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2133, [http://www.piratescove.net/location/7] Open mid-April through October, 11AM-9PM every day. Two 18-hole courses, Original and Blackbeard's Challenge. Both courses $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for children. 36-hole adventure: $12/adults, $11/children. Ice cream window right across the street to celebrate.
  • Cinemas

  • '''Criterion Theater''', 35 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3441, email: info@criteriontheater.com, [http://www.criteriontheater.com]. Enjoy a film or live performance at this beautiful, historic Art-Deco theater. 88 balcony seats, 781 downstairs.
  • '''Reel Pizza Cinerama''' 3 Kennebec Place, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3811. email:reelpizza@me.acadia.net, [http://www.reelpizza.com/]. Take your pick of comfy seating and gourmet pizzas, beer and wine, in front of one of two screens. Tickets $6.00 for adults and children. Disability accommodations.
  • Whale Watching

  • '''The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.''', [http://www.barharborwhales.com] Cruise Frenchman's Bay and get up close and personal with whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea birds and more.
  • '''Mount Desert Oceanarium and Lobster Hatchery''' 3829 Route 3, 207-288-5005 [http://theoceanarium.org].
  • '''Diver Ed's Dive-In Theater''', Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-DIVE (3483), [http://www.divered.com].
  • Sailing

  • '''Schooner Margaret Todd''', Office located at 27 Main St., Tickets: Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4585 or Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2373 [http://www.downeastwindjammer.com] Sail through Frenchman's Bay on this beautiful, 151-foot, four-masted schooner and see the sun set over the harbor. Follow the shore path to the right of the town pier to the dock directly in front of the Bar Harbor Inn. (You'll see the boat before you get that close). Sails at 10am (morning sail), 2pm (afternoon sail), and 6:30pm (sunset sail). Tickets are $29.50/adults, $27.50/seniors, $19.50/kids under 12. Tickets also available on-line.
  • Hiking

    The following is a list of walks and hikes around the village of Bar Harbor. For a complete list of mountains on the island, please see the list on the Mount Desert Island page.

  • '''Cadillac Mtn.''' 1,530 ft.
  • *''North Ridge Trail''
  • *''South Ridge Trail''
  • '''Dorr Mtn.''' 1,270 ft.
  • '''Champlain Mtn.''' 1,058 ft.
  • *''Bear Brook Trail''
  • *''The Precipice Trail'' - One of the most difficult hikes on the island, iron rungs and ladders help you make the steep ascent. This trail is closed at times due to nesting peregrine falcons, which can be viewed from the parking area.
  • '''The Beehive''' 540 ft. - A short but steep hike up this mountain rewards you with some great views of Sand Beach, Great Head, Frenchman's Bay, and Champlain Mtn.
  • *Iron rungs and ladders
  • '''Gorham Mtn.''' 525 ft.
  • '''The Shorepath''' - A relaxing stroll along the oceanfront, beginning at the town pier.
  • '''Ocean Trail''' - An easy walk along the dramatic, rocky coastline Maine is known for. See Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Otter Cliffs.
  • '''Bar Island''' - This trail is accessible only at low tide.
  • '''Carraige Roads''' - Accessible by Eagle Lake
  • '''Great Head Trail'''
  • ''Tips for hiking in Bar Harbor''

  • Avoid driving and use the free Island Explorer buses. These stop at most trail heads, and afford an ideal means of taking hikes from one point to another without spotting cars.
  • Bring and drink at least one liter of water per person and use sun protection. The nearby mountains and shoreline afford little protection from the sun.
  • Dress in layers. Even on the hottest summer days the mountains and shoreline can be windy and cool.
  • Stay on the 160 km/100 miles of trails and 80km/50 miles of carriage roads.
  • Paddling

    Here's how to explore Bar Harbor by canoe or kayak. For a complete list of ponds and lakes on the island, please see the list on the Mount Desert Island page.

    ''Tours''

  • '''Coastal Kayaking Tours''', Toll free: ''+1'' 800-526-8614. (''email: abckt@acadia.com'') [http://www.acadafun.com].
  • '''National Park Sea Kayak Tours''', 39 Cottage St., Toll free: ''+1'' 800-347-0950, email: info@acadiakayak.com, [http://www.arcadiakayak.com]. Reservations are suggested for these ecological tours, which cruise the quieter western side of Mount Desert Island.
  • '''Ardea EcoExpeditions Tours''', 34 Hackmatack Rd. Gouldsboro, ME 04607, ''+1'' 207.460.9731, email: info@ardea-ecoexpeditions.com, [http://www.ardea-ecoexpeditions.com]. World class learning adventures and outdoor instruction led by Master Maine Guides who are trained naturalists with extensive experience as environmental educators. We use curriculum based instruction so participants connect more fully with the natural world and develop lifelong outdoor skills.
  • '''Aquaterra Adventures''', 1 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, Phone: 207-288-0007 [http://www.aquaterra-adventures.com]. They offer several types of tours and instruction led by the best licensed Maine guides. They provide you with all of the equipment that you will need on the trip and have their own dock located right behind the shop so there is no need to shuttle anywhere or lug equipment.
  • '''Acadia Park Kayak Tours''', Bar Harbor, ME 04609, Phone: (207) 266-1689 [http://www.acadiaparkkayak.com]. Offering sunrise, day, sunset, night, and private tours. They offer ecological tours of the coastal islands of Frenchman's bay the body of water off the shores of Bar Harbor. They limit their group sizes to the maximum of six people per group which is half or less than half the maximum group size set by any other outfitters on Mount Desert Island and most other outfitters in the state. They place a special emphasis on using eco-friendly business practices.
  • Boat tours

  • '''Lulu Lobster Boat Ride''', 137 Kingsley Farm Road, Gouldsboro, ''+1'' 207-963-2341, email: info@lululobsterboat.com, [http://www.lululobsterboat.com/]. The only lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor hosted on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat. After several successful seasons delighting passengers in the Hancock area of Frenchman/Flanders Bays, Lulu now sails out of Bar Harbor. The The Harborside Hotel & Marina is Lulu_fs base of operations. Lulu carries a maximum of fifteen people on a two hour tour offering the most exclusive, personal and unique cruise in Bar Harbor.
  • '''Sea Princess Scenic Nature Cruises''', +1 (207) 276-5352, email: info@barharborcruises.com, [http://www.barharborcruises.com/]. A Maine Coast tradition since 1968. Take a scenic nature cruise from Northeast Harbor (20 minute drive from Bar Harbor). View Bear Island Lighthouse, Osprey, Eagles, Harbor Porpoise, Harbor Seals, visit the Cranberry Islands and the Islesford Historical Museum, and cruise into majestic Somes Sound Fjord.
  • Flying

  • '''Acadia Air Tours''' [http://acadiaairtours.com/] offers scenic flights with both gliders and old-fashioned biplanes that allow you to see Acadia National Park from a unique perspective.
  • Buy

  • '''Sherman's Books and Stationary''', [http://www.shermans.com] 56 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3161. For books.
  • '''Bark Harbor''', 200 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-0404, [http://www.bark-harbor.com].
  • '''Get Clocked''', 119 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-1149, [http://www.getclocked.com].
  • ''Gear''

  • '''Acadia Bike''', 48 Cottage St., 800-526-8615, [http://www.acadiabike.com].
  • '''Cadillac Mountain Sports''', 26 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4532., [http://www.cadillacmountainsports.com]. Open daily 10AM-5:30PM.
  • ''Art''

  • '''Argosy Gallery''', 110 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9226, [http://www.argosygallery.com].
  • '''Island Artisans''', 99 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4214, [http://www.islandartisans.com].
  • '''William Bracken watercolors''', Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9560, [http://www.williambracken.com].
  • ''Clothing and Apparel''

  • '''Cadillac's Patagonia''', 39 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-0682, [http://www.patagonia.com] . Open daily 11:30AM-5PM.
  • '''Cadillac's The North Face''', 23 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9600, [http://www.thenorthface.com]. Open daily 11:30AM-5PM.
  • '''Cadillac's Nike''', 29 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9798. Open daily 11:30AM-5PM.
  • '''Cool as a Moose''', 118 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3904, [http://www.coolasamoose.com].
  • '''Geddy's Down Under''', 19 Main St., [http://www.geddys.com/geddygear]. Entrance to the right of the restaurant entrance, by the license plates.
  • '''Village Emporium''' 14 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9584.
  • '''Eden Rising''', 39 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-1124, [http://www.edenrising.com].
  • Eat

    American

  • '''Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes''', Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5031, [http://www.barharborlobsterbakes.com].
  • '''Cafe This Way''', 14 1/2 Mt. Desert St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4483. Known locally for a great place for a Sunday hangover brunch. [http://www.cafethisway.com] .
  • '''Donohue's Eatery and Spirits''', 30 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3030, [http://www.donohueseatery.com].
  • '''EPI's''', 8 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5853. Pizza, subs, calzones, soups and salads. Two arcade games and a pinball machine in the back. A busy place in the summer, but the wait in line is worth it.''
  • '''Freddie's Route 66''', 21 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3708, [http://galynsbarharbor.com].
  • '''Galyn's Restaurant and Galley Lounge''', 17 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9706. Open daily, March to November. lunch served 11:30-2:30, dinner 4-10pm. Head to the Galley Lounge for happy hour between 4-6 each afternoon. Reservations are accepted.
  • '''Geddy's''', 19 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5077, [http://www.giddy.com]. Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, all year-round. Burgers, steaks, grilled chicken, seafood, and gourmet pizza all provided by cisco systems. Have fun pointing out all of the fake Mount Desert Island memorabilia on the walls while you enjoy the great food and service.
  • '''Havana''', 318 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2822, [http://www.havanamaine.com]. "American fine dining with a latin flair".
  • '''Jordan's Restaurant''', 80 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3586.
  • '''Michelle's Fine Dining''', 194 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-0048, [http://www.ivymanor.com].
  • '''Poor Boy's Gourmet Restaurant''', 300 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4148, email: cfield@acadia.net, [http://www.poorboysgourmet.com].
  • '''Pancho Villa's Tex-Mex Restaurant''', 116 Cottage St., 207-288-0048, [http://www.panchovillatexmex.com].
  • '''Reading Room Restaurant''', Bar Harbor Inn & Spa, Newport Dr., Phone +1 800''248-3351 [http://www.barharborinn.com/dining].
  • '''Rosalie's''', For some of the best pizza in town. A seat upstairs at the windows gives a nice view down to Cottage St.
  • '''Rupununi - An American Bar and Grill''', 119 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2886, [http://www.rupununi.com].
  • '''Terrace Grille''' Outstanding view, Bar Harbor Inn & Spa, Newport Drive, Phone: ''+1 800'' 248-3351 [http://www.barharborinn.com/dining].
  • '''The Parkside Restaurant''', 185 Main St., 207-288-3700.
  • '''The Pier Restaurant''', 55 West St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2110, [http://www.theharborsidehotel.com].
  • '''The Quarterdeck''', 1 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-1161
  • '''Mache Bistro''', 135 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-0447, [http://www.machebistro.com].
  • '''Town Hill Bistro""", 1317 state highway 102, Phone ''+1 207'' 288-1011, [http://www.townhillbistro.com].
  • Italian

  • '''Mama DiMatteo's''', 34 Kennebec St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3666.
  • Mexican

  • '''Gringo's''' 30 Rodick St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2326
  • '''Pancho Villa's''' 116 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-0048 [http://www.panchovillatexmex.com]
  • Vegetarian

  • '''Eden Vegetarian Cafe''', West Street, 207~288~4422, [http://www.barharborvegetarian.com]. Mt. Desert Island's only vegan restaurant.
  • Deli Sandwiches

  • '''Not Quite the Corner Deli''', 65 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-1006.
  • '''Michelle's Brown Bag Cafe''', 164 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5858.
  • Ice Cream

  • '''Mount Desert Island Ice Cream''', Phone: ''+1 207'' 735-5911, [http://www.mdiic.com/]. Right next to the Village Green, serving homemade ice cream and also some wild flavors for the adventurous.
  • '''Ben & Bills Chocolate Emporium''', 164 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3281, [http://www.benandbills.com/]. Ben & Bills may have long lines in the summer but besides lobster ice cream the handcrafted confections are what make it worth the wait.
  • '''CJ's Big Dipper''', 150 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2128. The big dipper refers to CJ's "Magic Wand," which he dips in each batch of ice cream.
  • Coffee

  • '''Cafe Milagro''', 37 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9592. Not only the best coffee but the best place to enjoy a coffee in Bar Harbor.
  • '''Opera House Internet Cafe''', 27 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3509, [http://www.barharborinternetcafe.com]. Open May-October. Offering Fee based Internet Access (wired and wireless), Coffee & Pastry, Come in and Go Online or simply hang out and play Scrabble, Chess, Checkers or many other games.
  • Drink

  • '''Rupununi: An American Bar and Grill''', 119 Main St., 207-288-2886, [http://www.rupununi.com]. Crowded with young partiers during summer evenings. Friendly crowd and great bartenders.
  • '''Lompoc Cafe and Brew Pub''', 36 Rodick St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9392, email: info@lompoccafe.com, [http://www.lompoccafe.com].
  • '''Carmen Verandah's''', 119 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2766, email: info@carmenverandah.com, [http://www.carmenverandah.com].
  • '''Little Anthony's Sports Bar and Pizzaria''', 131 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4700, [http://eatatlittleanthonys.com].
  • '''Fish House Grill''', May-October: 207-288-3070, October-May: 941-458-2607, Email: FHGBHME@aol.com, [http://www.fishhousegrill.com].
  • '''The Thirsty Whale Tavern''', 40 Cottage St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9335.
  • Microbreweries

    There are three breweries within Bar Harbor town limits, and a year-round population of only about 3,000. This is perhaps the most breweries per capita in the US.
  • '''Bar Harbor Brewing Company''', 135 Otter Creek Dr., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4592, e-mail: orders@barharborbrewing.com, [http://www.barharborbrewing.com].
  • '''Atlantic Brewing Company''', 15 Knox Road, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-475-5417, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2337, realale@atlanticbrewing.com, [http://www.atlanticbrewing.com].
  • '''Maine Coast Brewing Co.''', 102 Eden St, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4914.
  • Sleep

    Room rates in Bar Harbor vary drastically with time of year and also with category of accommodation.

    Full Service Hotels & Motels

  • '''The Acadia Hotel''', 20 Mount Desert Street, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5721 or 1-888-876-2463, email: acadiahotel@aol.com, [http://www.acadiabarharbormaine.com]. Open April 6 thru October 28. $59 ''early May''-$149 ''August''.
  • '''Acadia Inn''', 98 Eden Street (Rt. 3), Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3500 or 800-638-3636, fax: 207-288-8424, email: reservations@acadiainn.com, [http://www.acadiainn.com]. Open April 7 thru November 11. $69 ''early May''-$179 ''August''.
  • '''Atlantic Eyrie Lodge''', 6 Norman Road, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9786 or 800-HABA-VUE, email: atlanticeyrie@acadia.net, [http://www.atlanticeyrielodge.com]. Open May 19 thru October 15. $62 mid-May to mid-June; $202 July and August. Cheapest rooms are on 1st and 2nd floors, more expensive for corner rooms (two big windows), rooms on upper floors, and those with kitchens.
  • '''Atlantic Oakes by the Sea''', Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5801 or 800-336-2463, fax: 207-288-8402, email: info@barharbor.com, [http://www.barharbor.com]. Open year-round. $92 Jan.-mid May; $203 July - Labor Day. Room categories from least expensive: Oceanview, kitchenette, deluxe, superior.
  • '''Bar Harbor Grand Hotel''', 269 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5226 or 888-766-2529, fax: 207-288-8548, email: reservations@barharborgrand.com, [http://www.barharborgrand.com]. Open Apr 14 - Nov 11. $75 mid-April - mid-May; $195 July and August.
  • '''Bar Harbor Inn''', Newport Drive, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3351 or 800-248-3351, email: reservations@barharborinn.com, [http://www.barharborinn.com]. Open Mar 24 - Nov 26. $79 Apr - Jun; $369 Jul and Aug.
  • '''Bar Harbor Motel''', 100 Eden St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-3453 or 800-388-3453, fax: 207-288-3598, email: info@barharbormotel.com, [http://www.barharbormotel.com]. Open May 11 - Oct 21. $60 May; $128 July and August.
  • '''Bar Harbor Regency''', 123 Eden Street, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9723, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-23-HOTEL, [http://www.barharborregency.com].
  • '''Bayview Hotel''', 111 Eden Street, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-356-3585, [http://www.thebayviewbarharbor.com].
  • '''Harborside Hotel and Marina''', 55 West Street, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5033, Toll-Free: ''+1'' 800-328-5033, [http://www.theharborsidehotel.com].
  • '''Highbrook Motel''', 94 Eden Street, Toll Free: 1-800-338-9688 (email: info@highbrookmotel.com), [http://www.highbrookmotel.com/].
  • '''Robbins Motel''', 396 State Highway 3, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-4659, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-858-0769, [http://www.acadia.net/robbins]. All rooms one low price for one or two people. May-June $32, July-August $58, September-October $42.
  • '''The Town Motel''', 12 Atlantic Avenue, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-458-8644 or Phone: 288-5548, [http://www.townmotel.com]. Family-owned for 35+ years, in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor and on a quiet street; Spring $68-120, Summer $120-185, Fall $92-150.
  • '''Quimby House Inn''', 109 Cottage Street, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5811, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-344-5811, Email: quimbyhouse@acadia.net, [http://www.quimbyhouse.com].
  • International Hostel

  • '''Bar Harbor Hostel''', 321 Main Street, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5587, email: BarHarborHostel@emdiha.org, [http://www.barharborhostel.com]. Open June thru October. Lively, fun and clean hostel with excellent in-town location. $25 per person per night for dorm beds, $10 per person per night for camping platforms.
  • Bed & Breakfasts/Guest Houses

  • '''Acacia House Hotel''', 6 High Street, Toll-free: 800-551-5399, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-8122, Email acaciahotel@adelphia.net, [http://www.acaciabarharbor.com].
  • '''Heathwood Inn''', 6 Long and Winding Road, Toll-free: 1-866-788-5591, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-5591, Email info@heathwoodinn.com, [http://www.heathwoodinn.com]
  • '''Manor House Inn''', 106 West Street, Toll-free: 800-437-0088, Phone: 207-288-3759, E-mail: manor@me.acadia.net, [http://www.barharbormanorhouse.com]
  • '''Moseley Cottage''', 12 Atlantic Avenue, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-458-8644 or Phone: 288-5548, [http://www.moseleycottage.net].
  • '''Ridgeway Inn''', 11 High Street, Toll free: ''+1'' 800-360-5226 or Phone: 288-9682, E-mail: ridgewayinn@adelphia.net, [http://www.theridgewayinn.com].
  • '''Ullikana Bed and Breakfast''', 16 The Field, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-9552, Email: relax@ullikana.com, [http://www.ullikana.com].
  • '''Canterbury Cottage''', 12 Roberts Ave, Phone: ''+1 207'' 288-2112, Email: info@canterburycottage.com, [http://www.canterburycottage.com].
  • '''Balance Rock Inn Bed and Breakfast''', 21 Albert Meadow, (207) 288-2610? 4 1/2 star inn b&b
  • Camping

  • '''Bar Harbor Campground''', 409 Route 3 ''Salisbury Cove'', Phone: ''+' 207'' 288-5185, [http://www.thebarharborcampground.com/].
  • '''Blackwoods Campground''', Phone: ''+' 207'' 288-3338, [http://www.nps.gov/acad/blackwoods.htm]. Year round operation by National Park Service, 306 sites, no hookups. $20.
  • '''Hadley's Point Campground''', 33 Hadley Point Rd., Phone: ''+' 207'' 288-4808, [http://www.hadleyspoint.com]. Grassy and wooded sites with hookups, pool, hot showers, etc.
  • '''Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort''', 1219 State Hwy 3, Toll-Free: ''+1'' 866-780-4782 or Phone: ''+' 207'' 288-4782, Email: camp@narrowscamping.com, [http://www.narrowscamping.com].
  • Stay Safe

  • While Maine has relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the United States, Bar Harbor is rather different during tourist season. Locking of one's car is advised, although car theft is almost unheard of.
  • It is unsafe to venture out onto '''Maine's coastal waters''' without having the necessary equipment and experience. This is true of kayaking, canoeing, sailing or any other kind of boating. The water is cold and hypothermia can set in in a short amount of time. Dense fog often rolls in very quickly as well as the occasional storm. If you are determined to go out on your own to do so without every single passenger wearing a PFD and/or without having a compass and knowing how to use it and/or without understanding how to navigate safely around other boats and water hazards is not only foolish but could result in serious fines from the Coast Guard or a Marine Patrol officer. There are numerous companies on Mount Desert Island and else where that offer guided sea kayak, sailing, and power boat tours.
  • Get out

  • Acadia National Park
  • Blue Hill
  • Ellsworth