- Our list of the best things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine, features the top 85 nearby activities — including 64 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bar Harbor, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Bar Harbor, ME , followed by 50 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert, Trenton, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Bass Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Cherryfield and Stonington
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Experienced guides lead climbers through novice, intermediate, or advanced rock routes in Acadia National Park
6.8 Miles
The Abbe Museum was first opened to the public in 1928. The history and culture of the Native Americans in the Maine region are the focus of the collections within the museum and is actually spread over two locations in Bar Harbor.
1.4 Miles
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341 votes
departs from Bar Harbor Inn pier, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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A historic watercraft that is 151 feet in length is the focal point of the Margaret Todd Windjammer Cruises. Trips run from an hour and a half to two hours among the islands of Frenchman's Bay.
1.4 Miles
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43 votes
119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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The Islander Puffins, Seabirds & Lighthouses Tour is a 3.5-hour boat tour offered daily in the summer. The boat stops at three lighthouses and a puffin nesting area, and visitors can also see seals and eagles.
6.2 Miles
Featuring complimentary tastings, Bar Harbor Cellars Winery offers visitors a mix of dry, ice, and fruit wines to sample. The winery also hosts a mussel and wine festival on a yearly basis.
5.1 Miles
Located in Acadia National Park, Blackwoods Campground offers easy access to the park’s various features, including the sea wall and ocean. The campground features hiking trails, a fire pit, and nearby restrooms.
2.8 Miles
Ship Harbor Nature Trail is a small 1.5 mile long gravel path which offers a hike with scenic views of the Ship Harbor as well as the Ocean.
4.6 Miles
Featuring a mix of humor and fast-moving illusions, the Moscow Magic & Comedy Show runs throughout the summer season. Starring comic magician Victor Zenko, the show is housed in a small theater so advanced reservations are recommended.
4.9 Miles
Located in Acadia National Park, Penobscot Mountain can be hiked to the summit on a rated moderate hiking trail. There are many trails to choose from with varying degrees of difficulty for the experienced or inexperienced hiker.
6.7 Miles
The Gallery at Somes Sound is a furniture and art gallery that includes works by artists such as Ann Sklar, John Stobart, Gregory Spring, and Gilbert Welch. The gallery has multiple floors and is open 7 days a week.
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Claimed as the only fjord on the East Coast of the USA, Somes Sound is more than just a rock formation. It boasts of a scenic drive, picture perfect views plus quaint little local shops to keep tourists hungry for more.