One Day in Bar Harbor, Maine

A single day in Bar Harbor is certainly not enough time to experience all that this most picturesque of seaside communities has to offer. However, if you do find yourself with only a day to spend in the area, check out these must-see destinations! You'll get a good sampling that will leave you feeling like you really experienced the area.

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Acadia National Park Scenic Drive
Spend a few hours and drive around the loop road of Acadia National Park. You may not see every fascinating feature of this remarkable park, but you will enjoy some of the best views during your short visit.
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Fish House Grill
If you only eat in one restaurant in Bar Harbor, make it the Fish House Grill! Great location right on the waterfront (mind the seagulls if you sit outside), and DEFINITELY get the oysters rockerfeller.
Your lobster is prepared right in front of you, and is accompanied by the traditional sides of corn on the cob, mussels, baked potato, cole slaw, and KILLER blueberry cake.
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Village Emporium
Shopping in the village of Bar Harbor is incomparable. Stroll the streets breathing the fresh sea air, and browse for anything from kitschy souvenirs to high end arts and custom clothing.
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Downeast Windjammers
The Margaret Todd is one of the most photographed ships in Bar Harbor. Take a sunset cruise on this four-masted schooner and see Bar Harbor from a new and stunning perspective.
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Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes
Experience an authentic Maine Lobster Bake in the picturesque village of Hulls Cove. Your lobster is prepared right in front of you, and is accompanied by the traditional sides of corn on the cob, mussels, baked potato, cole slaw, and KILLER blueberry cake.
Stroll the streets breathing the fresh sea air, and browse for anything from kitschy souvenirs to high end arts and custom clothing.
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Tiffany Joyce
Tiffany Joyce
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