North Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Acadia - North Coast featuring a house, autumn colours and forest scenes
Acadia - North Coast featuring autumn colours and forests
Acadia National Park showing autumn leaves and forest scenes
Acadia National Park which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and wetlands
Acadia National Park showing forest scenes and autumn colours as well as an individual male

Where to stay in North Coast

Bar Harbor showing wild flowers, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Downtown Bar Harbor

While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.

Downtown Bar Harbor
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Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

Seawall
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Otter Creek

Bars and parks are just a few things travellers like about Otter Creek. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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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.

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Hancock Point

While there might not be top attractions in Hancock Point, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Tidal Falls.

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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
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

3 out of 5
123 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is AU$502 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$502
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We loved staying there."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Wonder View Inn

Wonder View Inn

2.5 out of 5
50 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is AU$403 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$403
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Close to town"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Wonder View Inn
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is AU$417 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$417
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
"Clean and conveniently located near the center of Bar Harbor. The manager, Tim, is fantastic. Very accommodating to any requests. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. It’s close to Acadia and Tim will give tips on things to do and see if you ask him. We loved our stay here! Thanks, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Seasider Motel
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Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St, Ellsworth, ME
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Accommodate us an excellent setup for small family."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center ...
7/10 Good! (65 reviews)
"Bed comfortable,clean, kitchen well stocked. Living room furniturn not comfortable Dining table should be in living room ! Very close to Acadia and Bar Harbor Overall we enjoyed our stay !"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews)
"incredibly comfortable bed and clean, cute cottage!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

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
Cadillac Mountain showing landscape views, a sunset and mountains

Cadillac Mountain

5/5(2 reviews)

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Cadillac Mountain
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
Otter Cliff showing general coastal views and rugged coastline

Otter Cliff

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.

Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and rugged coastline

Thunder Hole

4/5(2 reviews)

Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.

Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor showing a pond and landscape views

Jordan Pond

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Jordan Pond

Cities near North Coast

Bar Harbor showing boating and a bay or harbour

Bar Harbor

Deer Isle

Deer Isle

Photo by Geraldine Soh

Milbridge

Bar Harbor featuring general coastal views

Seal Harbor