Best hotels in Bar Harbor
West Street Hotel
50 West Street, ME, 04609
Stay right on Bar Harbor’s waterfront at this boutique hotel. Each room radiates coastal tranquility, with a private balcony, plush furnishings and morning fruit. Visit the on-site Irish pub for evening entertainment, shut off the world at the luxury spa or enjoy a leisurely swim in the rooftop pool.
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor – Acadia Natl Park
123 Eden Street, ME, 04609
You’ll find this peaceful resort hotel perfectly placed along the marina. Reserve a suite to ensure you get the best views of the bay, then settle down on your private deck to watch the dramatic sunset. The outdoor pool and hot tub provide plenty of daytime fun, while the three on-site restaurants mean you’ll never go hungry.
Balance Rock Inn
21 Albert Meadow, ME, 04609
This refurbished Victorian mansion is the perfect setting for a relaxing stay. After a busy day exploring the island, retreat to your elegant room featuring plush bathrobes and luxury linens. The hotel also has a heated swimming pool, fire pit and a restaurant on the waterfront deck.
Best restaurants in Bar Harbor
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick Street, ME, 04609
Spend an evening among the welcoming island residents at this casual Downtown cafe. There’s a vibrant community spirit and a creative and flavorsome menu, which features local favorites such as lobster rolls, specialty burgers and their award-winning mac & cheese.
Geddy's
19 Main Street, ME, 04609
Forget the farm-to-table experience of the mainland – this superb seafood restaurant brings the freshest, sustainably-sourced ocean catches right to your plate. We recommended their famous New England clam chowder and the state specialty, blueberry pie.
Havana
318 Main Street, ME, 04609
American fine dining meets Latin flavors at this lively and colorful restaurant along Main Street. Sample small plates such as sausages, oysters and flan or dine on lobster moqueca, smoked duck breast and feta-stuffed squash.
What to do in Bar Harbor
Beehive Trail
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Acadia National Park is comprised of miles of daring trails that’ll have you climbing cliff faces, crawling over and around boulders and rock scrambling. Beehive Trail is the best trail to test yourself, with two miles of fun obstacles and the reward of unparalleled views of the whole island.
Sand Beach
Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
Discover this slice of paradise among the dramatic cliffs and mountains of Acadia National Park. The cove contains 290 yards of soft sands and calming waters, ideal for a relaxing afternoon in the sun. Interestingly, the sand itself made up of tiny shell fragments created by the beating surf.
Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert Street, ME, 04609
Discover the origins of Mount Desert Island at this Downtown museum. A range of exhibitions and activities retell the story of the Wabanaki, the Native people of Maine, including their culture and their history. Refreshingly honest, this museum aims to educate and celebrate the life of the ‘People of the Dawn’.
