Bar Harbor Maine Weekend With Kids

Picturesque Bar Harbor, along the northern coast of Maine, is a great vacation destination to take the kids. Turn recreational activities into educational experiences without them even realizing it! Kayak in the ocean, go whale watching, and cut loose in Acadia National Park. If you're looking for a great weekend getaway with the kids, take a look at these recommendations.

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Harborside Hotel & Marina
The Harborside Hotel is a fantastic place to stay with the kids. The outdoor heated pool is fantastic, and available family packages include entertaining local itineraries. On-site dining is plentiful, and the hotel is within walking distance of all of the amenities that the village of Bar Harbor has to offer.
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Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company
The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company provides one of the best whale watching tours in New England. The high-tech luxury catamaran takes the patrons miles out to sea rapidly, and there is 360-degree rail-side viewing so you won't miss your chance to see the whales. The galley provides sandwiches, snacks and refreshments, including alcoh... More >
The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company provides one of the best whale watching tours in New England. The high-tech luxury catamaran takes the patrons miles out to sea rapidly, and there is 360-degree rail-side viewing so you won't miss your chance to see the whales. The galley provides sandwiches, snacks and refreshments, including alcoholic beverages.
The lake is staffed by a lifeguard from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Abels Lobster Pound Route 198 Mt Desert
Fantastic lobster (and lobster rolls!), fantastic steamers (steamed clams), and incredible blueberry pie made from local wild blueberries! It's off the beaten path, so not quite as crowded as some of the in-town establishments can be.
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Bar Island
When the tide goes out, the trail from Bar Harbor out to Bar Island is revealed. Kids will love exploring around the island, and looking for creatures and shells in the tidal pools. Just make sure you make your way back across before the tide comes in!
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Acadia National Park
No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without a visit to Acadia National Park. Explore the carriage trails, clamber around at the top of Cadillac Mountain, gasp at the fury of the ocean at Thunder Hole. You can drive the loop road in a day, but plan for a few days to really explore this national treasure!
The high-tech luxury catamaran takes the patrons miles out to sea rapidly, and there is 360-degree rail-side viewing so you won't miss your chance to see the whales.
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Echo Lake Beach
If the kids are tired of the buffeting waves of the ocean, head to peaceful Echo Lake Beach on Mount Desert Island. The lake is staffed by a lifeguard from Memorial Day to Labor Day. More
If the kids are tired of the buffeting waves of the ocean, head to peaceful Echo Lake Beach on Mount Desert Island. The lake is staffed by a lifeguard from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Tiffany Joyce
Tiffany Joyce
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