Bar Harbor Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Bar Harbor, Maine is on Mount Desert Island, surrounded by beautiful beaches and craggy granite cliffs. A Traveler’s Choice Award Winner in 2008, Bar Harbor is ranked as a Top 25 destination in the U.S. and a Top 100 destination in the world. In the 1800’s, Bar Harbor was a resort town for the wealthy. Nowadays, there are things to do for every kind of person.

Romantic getaways are popular in this breathtakingly beautiful town, with lots of cozy places to stay. Outdoor lovers can experience the wonders of Acadia National Park. For water enthusiasts there is plenty of swimming, canoeing and kayaking. You will also enjoy a visit to the Mount Desert Island Oceanarium to find out more about Maine’s coastal waters. You might want to take advantage of more landlubber activities like whale watching, hiking or horseback riding.  

Are you in the mood for Maine cuisine? Sample the seafood at McKay’s Public House or the Thirsty Whale Tavern. You’ll have beautiful accommodations to choose from, like Balance Rock Inn B&B and Bayview Hotel. Reviews give one of the oldest golf courses in the U.S., Kebo Valley Golf Club, high ratings for the majestic view of the surf and turf.