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 seaside 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 Watch Co
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
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
The staff was great!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Bass Cottage & Ullikana
Loved the architecture and furnishings.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Inn on Mount Desert
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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.
