The small coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine is located on Mount Desert Island, situated between Acadia National Park and the Atlantic Ocean.  Settled in 1763 Bar Harbor is home to ship builders, lobsterman, writers, summer visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.   The town is made up of six unique villages, including Town Hill, Eden, Salisbury Cove, Hulls Cove, Otter Creek, and the downtown district. Today Bar Harbor remains a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.  Millions of tourists visit the town each year, and cruise ships frequent the harbor daily from May through October.    

What To Do
Bar Harbor offers outdoor activities to meet any outdoor enthusiasts expectations, including kayaking, hiking, horse back riding, rock climbing and fishing.  For those, who like to take life a little slower Bar Harbor also offers a variety of relaxing alternatives including spa’s, moon light cruises, wineries, and breweries.   For those looking for an educational experience, Bar Harbor also offers a light house tour, art galleries and multiple museums.  Just a few recommended museums are listed below.  

Open year round the Abbe Museum celebrates the heritage, and culture of Maine’s Native Americans.
The Bar Harbor Whale Museum will help students of any age learn everything there is to know about Whales.  The Bar Harbor Historical Society offers a historical look of the gilded ages with antique photographs, paintings, and clothing.

No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without a visit to the Acadia National Park.  The 40,000 acre National Park is one of the most visited parks in the United States.  Within the parks borders, visitors will find the Cadillac mountain the highest point in the Northeast, 130 miles of hiking trails, and a 27 mile road offering stunning ocean side views.  

Where To Stay
Bar Harbor offers a variety of places to stay ranging from luxury spa’s to more cost effective hotel options. Two popular hotels in Bar Harbor are the Bar Harbor Inn and Spa, and The Wonder View Inn and Suites.   The Bar Harbor Inn and Spa offers ocean side rooms, premium bedding, and a state of the art spa. The Wonder View  Inn is located on 14 beautiful hillside acres and offers breathtaking views of Frenchman's Bay.  For a complete listing of Bar Harbor hotels and reviews click here.