The northernmost state in the East Coast has so much to offer. So much beautiful scenery and fun activities it makes for a great family vacation.
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Eats
Hikes
Shopping
Outdoor Activities
Where to Stay
Eats
Quintessential Maine restaurant. Lots of yummy lobster options and also non seafood kids meal options. (My kids loved the burgers) the garlic lobster roll was yummy.
Beal's Lobster Pier
We stopped here for hot cocoa on the day we rode bikes cuz it was so cold. You can make reservations to eat at the restaurant. I hear the popovers are delish.
Jordan Pond House
The MOST delicious blueberry pie! Worth every penny.
Mount Desserts, Homemade Pies
Hikes
Fun short hike in Acadia. It does have some steep parts, but doable for kids. Our crew from ages 5-70 all enjoyed it.
Bubble Rock
Shopping
I love to pick up a new children’s book as a vacation souvenir.
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops
We went here for cheap rain/muck boots to play out in the bay.
Marden's
This street has the cutest shops! We found the most stuff in this one including my son’s prized moose slippers 🫎
Bull Pinch Co, 53 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, US
Outdoor Activities
We rented kayaks from here. So nice they will deliver them straight to your door with life jackets too!
Acadia Paddle
Highly recommend renting e-bikes to ride the carriage roads in Acadia. The day we went was windy and chilly, but we still had a great time. This place has hand warmers, water, gloves, ponchos, and backpacks to use for free. The rad wagon is nice for ...
Maine State kayak & E-Bike
We had so much fun on this boat! The kids loved being able to hold the lobsters 🦞 pulled out of the ocean.
Bar Harbor Sunset Cruises & Sightseeing Cruises | SAIL ACADIA
Where to Stay
The best spot! Gorgeous 8 acre property right on the water. Kids had a blast playing ping pong, kayaking during high tide, hunting for mussels during low tide, playing chess, roasting marshmallows…so pretty!
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