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Bar Harbor Beach Vacations
Acadia, lobster and rocky shore.
The gateway to Acadia National Park: granite coast, carriage roads, lobster shacks and a proper small town.
Overview
Why Bar Harbor.
Bar Harbor sits on Mount Desert Island beside Acadia National Park, so the beach here is rocky granite, tide pools and pink sunrises from Cadillac Mountain. Days are hikes, bike rides on the carriage roads and boat trips to see puffins and whales; evenings are lobster rolls and a walk down Main Street. It is a cool-weather coast, best from late June through the October foliage.
Highlights
What Bar Harbor does best.
01National park
02Foodie
03Couples
04Fall color
When to go
Best: June – October
Shoulder seasons often mean better value and fewer people. Tell us your dates and we'll be honest about what to expect.
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What travelers said about Bar Harbor.
Things to do
Build the days around Bar Harbor.
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Snorkel or dive trip
Boat trip to the reef with gear and a guide.
Fishing charter
Inshore or offshore, half or full day, from the nearest marina.
Sunset cruise
Catamaran or private boat, drinks included, the whole group aboard.
Round of golf
A tee time at the best course within a short drive.
Spa afternoon
Massages or a thermal circuit, booked so nobody has to think about it.
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