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Best in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park!
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items Are you thinking about traveling to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park?! What are you waiting for?! This place is so incredibly unique, you can’t find anything else like it! Here are some of my best recommendations of what to see a do during your stay! ...
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Check out the visitors center to visit the park sign, grab a map and see the gift shop! There is a decent amount of stairs to get to where this visitors center is located so keep that in mind. I am unsure if there is an alternative route that’s more ...
Visitor Centers & Contact Stations - Acadia National Park (U.S. ...
An absolute must is you choose to visit Bar Harbor. There are so many hidden gems packed in such a small National Park. Check out my other recs for more in depth opinions on trails, hikes and things to see within the park!
Acadia National Park
Want to see Puffins? Catch a cruise that takes you to see them- they live on an island off the coast so you will not see them walking along the shoreline on the mainland! They are only off the coast of Maine in the summer! Amazing existence e and the...
Acadia Puffin Cruise
Best place to find adorable souvenirs, tshirts, snacks and so much more! Reasonably priced and they have a little bit of everything, located at a prime spot right in Bar Harbor. You won’t miss it!
Acadia Trading Post | Gifts & Collectibles
My all time favorite store in Bar Harbor! Yes, it’s a pet store. You can’t forget to buy your pets a souvenir when you leave them to go on vacation! My cats go crazy for their handmade cat treats, and the dogs love the cookies!
Bark Harbor
Cadillac Mountain is a must see when you’re in Acadia! This is the first place the sun rises on the United States! Go on a clear day and you can catch the sunrise and stay to see the breathtaking views. You will need a permit to drive up the road (fo...
Cadillac Mountain - Acadia
GO WHALE WATCHING! There aren’t many places you can go whale watching and have success. There are lots of whales of the coast of Maine, and they are worth trying to go and see!
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
Great place in Acadia to relax, destress and enjoy the cool ocean on a warm summer day! There are bathrooms located at this section of the park and it will get crowded so go early!
Sand Beach (U.S. National Park Service)
This beach is located just outside of Acadia National Park. the perfect place to try if Sandy Beach inside the park is super busy but I personally like this beach better. First time I visited Acadia I found this beach by accident when I made a wrong ...
Seal Harbor Beach
Hikes
MY FAVORITE THING IN ACADIA! This hidden gem is a MUST SEE! Anemone Cave was removed from the National Park map because it is dangerous for people to get to. I am here to share all my tips and tricks for an amazing trip! You MUST go at low tide but a...
Hiking the Anemone Cave Trail in Acadia National Park
This is my all time favorite place in Acadia National Park! The hike is short (1.4 mile loop) but very steep. You climb up some iron rings and on the side of a mountain but the view is 100% worth the climb! If you start early in the morning you will ...
Hike Beehive Loop (U.S. National Park Service)
A gorgeous, very easy, flat walk in the park hike in Acadia National Park! Anyone of all ages could do this hike and enjoy the breathtaking views Maine has to offer!
Jordan Pond Path, Maine
This hike is NOT for the weak! A very steep and dangerous hike but absolutely worth it if you’re into it! If you’re someone that’s not afraid of heights, loves thrill and adventure this is for you! Please note this trail is closed for parts of summer...
Hike Precipice Loop (U.S. National Park Service)
Another beautiful location to check out! Barr Harbor Lighthouse is at the quiet end of the park, not many people visit this part of the park. The trail to the lighthouse is about 0.4 miles out and back and it’s a generally easy route.
Bass Harbor Head Light Station
Ship Harbor trail is another trail at the quiet end of the park not many people visit. You won’t have to worry about crowds here. This is a nice relaxing walk in the woods along the coast line offering breathtaking views of what Acadia has to offer. ...
Ship Harbor Trail
Restaurants
This place looks adorable, at a great place in town and has great food!
Bar Harbor Lobster Co.
Good atmosphere, good food ! If you’re looking to eat lobster you can find it here! Classic tavern atmosphere.
Thirsty Whale Tavern
Good theme, unique restaurant. Another place to get lobster!
Route 66 Restaurant