Bar Harbor Attractions

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.

Acadia National Park

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109 Cottage St

Acadia National Park is a place of breathtaking beauty and grace which should be a must see destination for visitors to Bar Harbor...
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Acadia National Park cycling

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109 Cottage Street

Of all the destinations in the U.S. National Park System, Acadia National Park is one of the most bike friendly, with enough paved roads to satisfy any dedicated cyclist...
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Roosevelt Campobello International Park

459 Rte. 774
Welshpool NB (in Canada)

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Maine Maritime Museum

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243 Washington Street

This maritime museum offers one of the most comprehensive series of exhibitions dedicated to Maine's rich ship building legacy...
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Legacy of the Arts

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2 Cottage Street

The Legacy of the Arts showcases Bar Harbor's rich artistic and cultural offerings...
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

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Barters Island Road

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens combines the shoreline beauty of Boothbay with premier horticultural expertise that amounts to a must-see for locals and tourists alike...
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Wendell Gilley Museum

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4 Herrick Road

The Wendell Gilley Museum features the works of one of the world's most celebrated master bird carvers...
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Bar Harbor Historical Society

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33 Ledgelawn Avenue

Learn about Bar Harbor's storied past at the Bar Harbor Historical Society...
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Bar Harbor Whale Museum

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52 West Street

The Bar Harbor Whale Museum features colorful, well-researched exhibits about life in the Gulf of Maine...
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Mount Desert Oceanarium: OCEANARIUM-BAR HARBOR & LOBSTER HATCHERY

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1351 Maine 3

The Mount Desert Island Oceanarium introduces youngsters and families to Bar Harbor's unique ecological character...
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Criterion Theatre

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35 Cottage Street

The Criterion Theatre and Arts Center offers premier arts and cultural presentations for the Bar Harbor community...
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Vaughan Woods State Park

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Situated on upland overlooking the scenic Salmon Falls River, Vaughan Woods State Park provides a touch of backwoods serenity within easy reach of Maine Beaches vacationers...
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The Theater At Monmouth

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796 Main Street

The Theater at Monmouth is among Maine's few professional theater companies offering a wide range of productions...
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Margaret Chase Smith Library

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56 Norridgewock Avenue

The Margaret Chase Smith Library and Museum chronicles the compelling history of one of America's most beloved and accomplished national leaders...
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Vaughan Woods State Park

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28 Oldfields Road

Situated on upland overlooking the scenic Salmon Falls River, Vaughan Woods State Park provides a touch of backwoods serenity within easy reach of Maine Beaches vacationers...
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Lake St. George State Park

278 Belfast Augusta Road

Lake St. George State Park offers a bit of outdoors fun for everyone - from water sports to hiking and camping...
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Fort George, ME 04421

Fort George, ME 04421

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West Quoddy Head Light & Quoddy Head State Park

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Bar Harbor Hemporium

116 Main St

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RainWise

25 Federal St

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