Explore Bar Harbor
Acadia National Park
Explore over 150 miles of hiking trails and nature walks! Our favorite hikes are Cadillac, Beehive and Jordan Cliffs. Corrie's first time at the top of Cadillac was in 1991 in a pram just mere months after she was born!
Sunrise at the top of Cadillac
Cadillac Mountain is highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Bring a blanket and be the first to see the sunrise. Don't worry, you can drive to the top!
Thunder Hole
Head over to Thunder Hole at Acadia National Park during high tide to witness the giant crashing waves.
Sand Beach
Maine is known for it's rocky beaches but Sand Beach is true to its name.
Carriage Trails of Mount Desert Island
Rent bikes in town and traverse the many carriage trails.
Main Street
Stroll along Main Street to check out the many shops, cafe's and book stores. Good luck leaving Bar Harbor without a 'Cool as a Moose' shirt.
Costal Kayaking Tours
Join a kayaking tour to paddle around the Porcupine Islands in Frenchman Bay. Look out for harbor seals and bald eagles!
Sunset Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a sunset cruise in Frenchman Bay.
Whale Watching Boat Cruise
Scope out the whales and other wildlife along the shoreline of Mount Desert Island.
Bar Island
Wait for low tide to walk out to Bar Island, just make sure to give yourself enough time to get back before high tide.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
While you may not have earned the Master Gardener title that Dr. Hayes has, you'll still love wandering through the beautiful Rockefeller Gardens in Seal Harbor.
Abbe Museum
Learn about the history and cultures of the Native people in Maine.
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
If you do nothing else on this list, go to Jordan Pond House to eat the best popovers of your life. Then stroll through the nature trail along the pond.
Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
Kickstart your day with a fresh juice - you'll likely run into Lucy getting her daily fix.
Cafe This Way
Come for breakfast but be prepared to wait - we promise it's worth it.
Jordan's Restaurant
A perfect diner-style breakfast right in downtown. They serve Justin's favorite blueberry pancakes!
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
This is where you want to get your ice cream, trust Justin.
Geddy's
A funky bar with local flavor.
Stewman's Lobster Pound
Great casual seafood restaurant on the water right in town. They have everything from a full lobster dinner to Maine steamer clams. Enjoy the open patio!
Side Street Cafe
Solid lunch or dinner spot with a patio.
Bar Harbor Lobster Co.
Perfect for lunch in town.
Abel's Lobster
Located on the other side of the island on Somes Sound, Abel's offers a classic lobster bake on picnic tables along the shore. If you're not sure how to eat a whole lobster, ask Dr. Beitler for tips.
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
If you're flying into the Hancock Country Airport, before you get on the island, your first stop should be a lobster roll at Trenton Lobster Pound just as Mamarg and Grand Bob did every summer they returned to their home in Hulls Cove.
Lompoc Cafe
Challenge Uncle Fordie to a round of bocce ball at this outdoor bar.
Mother's Kitchen
Best sandwiches on MDI. Worth a drive to this road-side stand.
Ivy Manor Inn - Village Center
Post up in the front lawn at the Garden Bar and enjoy live music every afternoon.
Reading Room Restaurant
Elevated dinner option at the Bar Harbor Inn overlooking the water.
Veranda at Balance Rock Inn
Fine dining restaurant in the garden at the Balance Rock Inn.
Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant
While an Irish Pub may sound out of place but somehow it works.
Islesford Dock Restaurant and Gallery
Take the ferry to Little Cranberry Island for dinner on a converted fishing dock.