Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide
Bar Harbor
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Popular places to visit
Village Green
Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.
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.
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.
Cadillac Mountain
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.
Otter Cliff
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.
Thunder Hole
Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Room was great. The manager Nick is fabulous, very informative about the area and things to do especially at Arcadia. The hotel was in a perfect place. Food was great at the restaurants near by. Can walk to them with great selections especially cause i have a gluten allergy . Overall a great place ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Just simply perfect
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
The breakfast cost $15 per person which I felt was no “deal” the fruit was old and bare minimum. We were offered our breakfast to be brought to our “motel” room. No table or chairs to make the breakfast nice. Just motel room. We were then offered one of the tables in the inns living room which was ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Bar Harbor Inn
We stayed in mid-November, after much of the town has closed up for the season. The front desk provided us with a list of restuarants that were still open, which was helpful. The Oasis lounge was still open and where we ate our first night, everything was delicious. We were upgraded to an ocean view ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Staff was great Breakfast staff amazing
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Bass Cottage & Ullikana
Everything about this place was excellent. The place is in impeccable condition. Rooms were so comfortable. Mattress, bedding (especially the bedding; I'm still dreaming about the comforter!). Breakfast options were great! Staff friendly. Quiet and comfy retreat from our daily hikes. Just ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bar Harbor
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.
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.
