Quintessential Coastal New England
Bar Harbor, Maine, is the gateway to Acadia National Park’s glacially carved landscape and the highest peak along the Atlantic seaboard. The town itself is full of maritime history, with relics from the Gilded Age, as well as excellent fresh seafood.
Traverse rugged coastal terrain and scale the tallest peak along the North Atlantic coastline.
Indulge in hyper-local, sea-to-table cuisine in waterfront eateries as well as local sweet treats and coffee.
Explore the town’s storied maritime history and see Gilded Age mansions.
Bar Harbor Enchantment
Outdoor Experiences
Explore on a hike or drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain to see the earliest sunrise in the USA.
This deep-water bay offers panoramic views and opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Embark on a whale-watching cruise, catch your own dinner and glide through the water in a kayak.
A City Steeped in History
Learn about the town’s summer colony history, 19th-century architecture and supernatural occurrences.
Get a glimpse of high society on Millionaire’s Row with opulent summer homes from the Gilded Age.
Museums feature exhibits on Bar Harbor’s first inhabitants, the Wabanaki Nations, and archeological objects.
Experiences
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