- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Bar Harbor, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Kayaking, Hiking Trails, Parks and Paddleboarding.
- From Frenchman Bay to Ocean Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bar Harbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert and Trenton.
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            It took over 18 years in the late 1800s and 700,000 tons of granite to create the breakwater now known as Rockland Breakwater Light. The original light was placed there in 1902, and visitors can go on volunteer docent led tours.        
    
    
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                503 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841
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            Besides the 25 olive oil specialties and the 31 different balsamic vinegars, Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars also offers accessories and specialty foods.        
    
    
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            With its largest collection of Fresnel lighthouses lenses, the Maine Lighthouse Museum has the most lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard Memorabilia in America.        
    
    
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            Opened in 2006 and dedicated to the seabirds which can leave in all types of coastal environments, the Project Puffin Visitor Center presents its visitors with useful information about the local wildlife, which includes photos and videos.        
    
    
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            Picking only a few of the main Hollywood releases, the Strand Theater mainly presents independent and art-house movies. It can also host theatre plays, live music performances and other events.        
    
    
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            Thorfin Expeditions has instructors who teach standup paddle boarding, outdoor education, and lead multisport adventures for individuals and as team building exercises. The company also offers new and used paddleboards for sale.        
    
    
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            Sandy Beach is a small beach with sand and rocks. Patrons can view the harbor from Sandy Beach. Guests can engage in activities including reading, swimming and picnicking. Dogs are not allowed during the summer period.        
    
    
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            Featuring one movie at a time, Strand Cinema is a small theater that shows independent films. They also function as a venue for a variety of musical acts, such as jazz and folk music.        
    
    
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            The town of Rockland served as a home for American artists George Bellows, William Zorach, and Andrew Wyeth. The Famsworth Art Museum features their work, along with other American contemporary artists.