Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Bar Harbor Whale Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bar Harbor Whale Museum during your travels in Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's 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 seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
Island Artisans
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Island Artisans during your travels in Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor

Main Street Motel
Britney, the Property Manager, was amazing during our 4 night stay. The check in process was efficient, her advice and counsel regarding park entry during the Gov’t shutdown and recommendations for restaurants was excellent. Britney made our stay in Bar Harbor at Main Street Motel our favorite stop ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Great location. Good condition. Enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor.
Reviewed on 2 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

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Ivy Manor was a great choice for our stay in Bar Harbor! The Inn was cute, the staff very friendly and helpful, and the beds were extremely comfortable - perfect after a long day in Acadia! The outside fires on the lawn weren’t lit during our stay, but we were able to enjoy them the night before ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Bass Cottage & Ullikana
Our room was not as nice as on a previous stay. but basically everything was fine.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 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.





