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1. Acadia National Park
- Acadia National Park is a destination of stark contrasts. Its towering summits remind you of the commanding inland peaks of New Hampshire's White... read more
- Nile Expert Tip: No matter what your outdoor passion, Acadia National Park has opportunities for enjoying nature in all...
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2. Acadia National Park cycling
- While Acadia National Park is an ideal location for most outdoor activities including hiking, walking, kayaking (as well as snow shoeing and cross... read more
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3. Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Franklin Delano Roosevelt made an annual trek to the prosperous summer colony at Campobello Island, just across a bridge from Lubec (it's actually...
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4. Maine Maritime Museum
- The Maine Maritime Museum provides visitors with a comprehensive and compelling chronicle of Maine's rich ship building legacy. It's fitting that... read more
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5. Bar Harbor Whale Museum
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6. Vaughan Woods State Park
- Vaughan Woods State Park is prized as a local getaway by residents of South Berwick, a small inland community in the Maine Beaches region. This... read more
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7. Legacy of the Arts
- Bar Harbor kicks off its busy summer tourist season in style with its annual Legacy of the Arts Festival. For 2011, the festival will take place... read more
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8. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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9. Bar Harbor Historical Society
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10. Wendell Gilley Museum
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The Best of NileGuide
- Bar Harbor and nearby Downeast Maine offer much in the way of outdoor and cultural pursuits. The region is dominated by Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island with its almost inexhaustible offering of enticing nature-themed activities including cycling, hiking, walking, kayaking and boating and, in the winter, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing. Culture is also prominent in this area as reflected in the delightful, quality concert, stage and artistic presentations to be found at the Eastport Arts Center and the Tides Institute and Museum of Art (both in Eastport). Nearby, the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is quickly developing a strong reputation for its enjoyable live performances. The Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick, meanwhile, continues to set the standard for premier summer music productions that win acclaim from travelers and locals alike. Other points of interest include the Owls Head Transportation Museum with its extensive collection of antique planes and automobiles; the Maine State Aquarium in West Boothbay Harbor which features compelling exhibits about regional aquatic life; and the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum which honors one of the Civil War's almost forgotten heroes. No matter what your interests, you'll never have a lack of interesting things to do in northern and midcoast Maine.
