Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful sunset over looking the harbor!
Loon swimming
Sunset
If you are touring Acadia during the summer I would definitely recommend using the Island Explorer free shuttle especially to get into Bar Harbor. There are no parking hassles and the shuttles help reduce traffic in this beautiful park.
Painted sky sunset! #adventure #adventurephotocontest

Popular places to visit

Village Green which includes autumn colours and a park

Village Green

4/5(1 review)

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
The Criterion in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, does not look very much from the exterior, but it is a glorious, well-preserved Art Deco style theatre. Opening in 1932, it has served the town of Bar Harbor as a movie palace ever since, accomodating such prominent families as the Rockefellers on their vacations to nearby Mount Desert Island. Kept in fantastic condition over the years, the theatre still has most of its original interior: seats, curtains, and even the original lighting board for stage performances. The Criterion Theatre also contains a floating balcony, which is rare for most movie palaces. Click on the following link to see a photo of the interior: https://www.criteriontheatre.org/ #History

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.

Criterion Theater
Great place to start with your lobster in Acadia National Park

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
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
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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.

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Bar Harbor, Maine USA

Bar Harbor Whale Watching

5/5(1 review)

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.

Bar Harbor Whale Watching

Activities

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Shaka Guide: Acadia National Park Audio Tour Guide

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$27
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor and The Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

NZ$28
per traveller
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

NZ$183
per traveller
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

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

NZ$16
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
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Our pick of the best Downtown Bar Harbor Hotel Deals

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3 out of 5
20 Mount Desert St Bar Harbor ME
The price is NZ$225 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$225
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Acadia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The staff was great!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is NZ$336 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
NZ$336
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

3 out of 5
12 Atlantic Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

3 out of 5
194 Main St Bar Harbor ME
The price is NZ$398 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$398
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Bass Cottage & Ullikana

Bass Cottage & Ullikana

3.5 out of 5
16 The Field Bar Harbor ME
The price is NZ$319 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
NZ$319
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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! (171 reviews)
Loved the architecture and furnishings.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Bass Cottage & Ullikana
The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert

3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is NZ$221 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$221
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Inn on Mount Desert
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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
Panoramic drone shot of sunrise in Northeast Harbor, Main near Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island

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

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