- 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.
Showing 81-90 of
160
29.8 Miles
The original fort at the site of Fort Madison State Park was built in 1811 in preparation for the War of 1812. The fort is mostly in ruins now, but the park offers wide views of Penobscot Bay and Castine Harbor.
30.1 Miles
Fort George State Park is located at the highest point in Castine. Visitors see earthworks on three acres of the last fort that the British surrendered during the Revolutionary War.
30.4 Miles
The Dice Head Foot Path begins at the Dice Head Lightkeeper's home. The small steep foot path that ends at Penobscot Bay offers scenic views, but can be very slippery when wet.
35.9 Miles
95%
64 votes
Church Street at US Route 1, Searsport, ME 04974
MoreLess Info
An open air and well-preserved maritime museum, the Penobscot Marine Museum is indubitably a must visit with its well-kept 13 buildings to explore. The museum itself is a treasure trove of relics and artifacts of a bygone era plus monthly exhibits and events to keep you entertained.
36.8 Miles
One of the main interests of the scenic coastal route, the Moose Point State Park has several amenities, including playgrounds, camping sites and picnic shelters. Hiking and hunting are some of the activities permitted in here too.
38.1 Miles
Perry's Nut House is a local store which stocks a variety of nuts as well as some antique artifacts belonging to the explorer after whom the shop has been named, Commodore Perry.
38.2 Miles
100%
1 votes
49 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME 4915
MoreLess Info
AllPlay Family Entertainment Center is an entertainment center and cafe. AllPlay offers bowling lanes, pool tables, large screen TVs, and an arcade with a redemption system. The cafe serves pizza, sandwiches, and various snack items.
38.4 Miles
A public swimming area, the Lawson Quarry consists of granite formations that were highly sought after in a bygone era. What is left are smooth granite stones that are warmed by the sun and a cool swimming area—it's like a community swimming hole for kids and adults alike.
39.0 Miles
Being opened for the public in 1904, Belfast City Park is the oldest park in the city. It covers 17,5 acres and offers the view of the bay. It has playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming pools, and other amenities.
39.2 Miles
Vinalhaven Historical Society is a history museum that maintains a collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Their focus is island history, tradition, and culture, and they feature an exhibit that centers on the turn-of-the-century granite industry.