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The Criterion in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, does not look very much from the exterior, but it is a glorious, well-preserved Art Deco style theatre. Opening in 1932, it has served the town of Bar Harbor as a movie palace ever since, accomodating such prominent families as the Rockefellers on their vacations to nearby Mount Desert Island.

Kept in fantastic condition over the years, the theatre still has most of its original interior: seats, curtains, and even the original lighting board for stage performances. The Criterion Theatre also contains a floating balcony, which is rare for most movie palaces. Click on the following link to see a photo of the interior:
https://www.criteriontheatre.org/

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Criterion Theater

You can enjoy a show at Criterion Theater during your stay in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Bar Harbor Whale Watching

Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watching during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Great place to start with your lobster in Acadia National Park

Agamont Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Agamont Park and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Abbe Museum

At this fascinating Native American museum, learn about the four Indian tribes of the Wabanaki, who have inhabited Maine for thousands of years.

Beatrix Farrand Gardens

Explore the lovely green spaces of Beatrix Farrand Gardens and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History during your trip to Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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