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 waterfront 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 Watch Co
Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor
Main Street Motel
"An older style property that had been updated with quality fittings and fixtures hosted by a warm and friendly staff that is eager to please. Limited selection of breakfast items but close to the downtown area and quite a few dining options within walking distance. We had a very pleasant stay and ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
"Sparkling clean and very well maintained. Breakfast spread had numerous options. The afternoon cookies were a great touch. Loved it here!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
"The location is perfect and we loved the hotel!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Bar Harbor Inn
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
"Clean room nice staff and great location"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
"Underwhelmed. Cottage was adorable at first. Not the cleanest, bugs in windows, stains on rugs and chairs, chips on the floor. Woke up to no hot water. The bathroom was clean. Went to front to ask about it and grab “coffee”. Honestly, coffee was similar to motor oil. A keurig would have been a better ..."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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.
