- TripBuzz found 72 things to do with kids in or near Bar Harbor, Maine, including 42 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Southwest Harbor, Ellsworth, Mount Desert and Trenton.
- From Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf to Bar Harbor Whalewatch Co. Lighthouse Tour, the Bar Harbor area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Boat Tours, Kayaking, Hiking Trails and Boat Cruise.
- Situated along Maine's Atlantic coast, Bar Harbor was first settled in 1796. The town has a population of under 5,300 and was previously a summer colony for super-affluent citizens before a fire in 1947. Many famous people have connections to Bar Harbor, including John D. Rockefeller, Jr., JP Morgan, and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
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Pitcher Pond is a resort community built on the lake. The lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities, and people often collect lobsters here, as well as the pond offering views of Ducktrap Mountain.
42.0 Miles
The Family Fun Bowling Center is a 20-lane family owned bowling alley that features synthetic lanes, bumpers, automatic scoring, and pool tables. The alley also has a video game arcade and a snack bar.
42.2 Miles
1640 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04444
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The Sports Arena is an amusement complex that features a wide variety of games and entertainments. There are bowling lanes, pool tables, minigolf, and arcade games, as well as a sports bar with over 50 sports channels.
43.0 Miles
Bird watchers, cross-country skiers, hikers, hunters, bikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers can explore Camden Hills State Park including Mount Battie. The park also offers RV camping, a shower house, and Wi-Fi.
43.7 Miles
The High Street Historic District is a street in Camden, Maine, that runs from Main Street to Sherman Point Road. Along the road are 66 historic homes, most built in the early 1800s.
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As a lighthouse built in the 1800s, Curtis Island Light provides visitors with a historic view of the coast. On the grounds, visitors can sit among the rocky coastline and watch boats pass by.
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The Maine Windjammer Cruises - Day Trips was the first one to offer windjammer cruises to its clients, since 1936. The fleet has 3 ships, all powered only by the wind.
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Mount Battie is an 800-foot summit located in Camden Hills State Park. Visitors can either hike or drive to the summit and visit a stone tower, and see views of Camden and Camden Harbor.
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With its 1927 restored windjammer and its 1941 yacht called The Owl, the Schooner Olad Windjammer Cruise offers its clients cruising services. The boats can be rented for special events, such as weddings.
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With a length of total 57 feet, the Schooner Surprise is a touring windjammer built in 1918. While in the beginning it functioned as a racing yacht, it now offers cruising tours in the Penobscot Bay.