Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide

Bar Harbor

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Bar Harbor which includes a bay or harbour and night scenes
Bar Harbor featuring a garden as well as an individual male
Bar Harbor featuring general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Village Green showing autumn leaves and a park

Village Green

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.

Village Green
Abbe Museum

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.

Abbe Museum

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.

Criterion Theater

Bar Harbor Whale Museum

5/5(1 review)

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.

Bar Harbor Whale Museum

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.

Agamont Park

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.

Island Artisans

Things to do

Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour

Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour

฿5,132
per adult
Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour
Best of Bar Harbor Food Walking Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Food Walking Tour

฿3,978
per adult
Best of Bar Harbor Food Walking Tour
Acadia Fat tire Ebike Tours

Acadia Fat tire Ebike Tours

฿6,095
per adult
Acadia Fat tire Ebike Tours
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Bar Harbor

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Bar Harbor

฿8,833
per adult
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Bar Harbor
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿481
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine

Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine

฿5,132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine
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Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor

Main Street Motel

Main Street Motel

2.5 out of 5
315 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is ฿13,647 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿13,647
฿14,876 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
"The room was clean and the shops are closed by. Breakfast choices are limited and coffee is not hot enough in the morning."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Main Street Motel
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

3 out of 5
12 Atlantic Ave, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
"Beautiful property in a great location with parking. The room was large, comfortable and very clean. The inn is in the center of town so walkable everywhere. But it is off the main street so very peaceful. Definitely will book here again."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Location was great. Nice sized rooms. good staff. no elevator one side was only negative"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

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Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Stratford

Stratford

3 out of 5
39 High St, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived and throughout our stay, this family run business offered excellent service. Our room was incredible, breakfast each morning was wonderful and the location is so convenient. It was a great experience."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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Stratford
Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3 out of 5
20 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is ฿12,682 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿12,682
฿14,238 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (940 reviews)
"Breakfast was included with an omelette bar, fresh fruit, pastries, coffees and juices. Worth a good $ 50/day just in breakfast foods. Rooms were nice and clean with cleaning service everyday. Extremely convenient for walking to dinner, shopping, Acadia shuttle bus pickup/drop off, Bar Island land ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

3 out of 5
194 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay in the cottages that they have in the back. Clean and comfortable rooms that were private and very quiet A highlight was the front lawn music from local artists each day from 12 until f5 with bar service."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

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Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bar Harbor

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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.

Hulls Cove
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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.

Stone Haven

Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide