Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful sunset over looking the harbor!
Beautiful sunset over looking the harbor!
Loon swimming
Sunset
If you are touring Acadia during the summer I would definitely recommend using the Island Explorer free shuttle especially to get into Bar Harbor. There are no parking hassles and the shuttles help reduce traffic in this beautiful park.

Popular places to visit

Village Green which includes autumn colours and a park

Village Green

4/5(1 review)

Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.

Village Green
Great place to start with your lobster in Acadia National Park

Agamont Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Agamont Park and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Agamont Park
The Criterion in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, does not look very much from the exterior, but it is a glorious, well-preserved Art Deco style theatre. Opening in 1932, it has served the town of Bar Harbor as a movie palace ever since, accomodating such prominent families as the Rockefellers on their vacations to nearby Mount Desert Island. Kept in fantastic condition over the years, the theatre still has most of its original interior: seats, curtains, and even the original lighting board for stage performances. The Criterion Theatre also contains a floating balcony, which is rare for most movie palaces. Click on the following link to see a photo of the interior: https://www.criteriontheatre.org/ #History

Criterion Theater

You can enjoy a show at Criterion Theater during your stay in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Criterion Theater
Abbe Museum

Abbe Museum

At this fascinating Native American museum, learn about the four Indian tribes of the Wabanaki, who have inhabited Maine for thousands of years.

Abbe Museum
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Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Explore the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Bar Harbor, Maine USA

Bar Harbor Whale Watching

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watching during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Bar Harbor Whale Watching

Activities

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

AU$21
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Bar Harbor and The Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

AU$24
per traveller
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$21
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Shaka Guide: Acadia National Park Audio Tour Guide

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

AU$13
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Acadia Mount Desert Island: Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle

Acadia Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle

AU$42
per traveller
Acadia Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle
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Our pick of the best Downtown Bar Harbor Hotel Deals

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3 out of 5
20 Mount Desert St Bar Harbor ME
The price is AU$157 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$157
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Acadia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was great!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

3 out of 5
12 Atlantic Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

3 out of 5
194 Main St Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
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Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Heart of Bar Harbor | Steps to Shops & Dining

Heart of Bar Harbor | Steps to Shops & Dining

Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale ...
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Heart of Bar Harbor | Steps to Shops & Dining
The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert

3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is AU$151 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$151
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Great facility and staff. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return! Nice to have a discount for diner at a local restaurant - an extra bonus! Great breakfast!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Inn on Mount Desert
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bar Harbor

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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

Hulls Cove
Panoramic drone shot of sunrise in Northeast Harbor, Main near Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island

Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Stone Haven

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