Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide
Bar Harbor
Visit Downtown Bar Harbor
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor
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
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Wonderful experience. Highly recommend. A free breakfast was provided each morning with a made to order omelet station. Room was cleaned each day and spotless.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Main Street Motel
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Just simply perfect
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Clean room, great location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Inn on Mount Desert
We loved everything about The Inn on Mount Desert. The staffers were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was made to order for us. We could walk to everything in town. We have already made reservations for another visit in a few months. This will be ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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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.
