Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide
Bar Harbor
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Popular places to visit
Village Green
Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.
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.
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 Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bar Harbor Whale Museum during your travels in Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Island Artisans
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Island Artisans during your travels in Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor
Main Street Motel
Great location. No need to fight for parking on Main Street. Everything is in walking distance.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Very convenient location, comfortable clean hotel. Very nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Staff wonderful and location great. Rooms small, bathroom really tiny and no place to hang things except for a very smal clothes bar with half blocked with a tall fridge. We encoje y the stay but a tad disappointed in the room.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Awesome place. Very quiet street and Jsut one block to downtown. It's all very walkable from motel. We loved our stay. The room was very spacious had windows you could open for some fresh air. Bed was comfortable. Loved out stay here!! Simple check in and checkout
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Great staff! Great vibes in the heart of town!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Bass Cottage & Ullikana
A great choice in downtown Bar Harbor
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bar Harbor
Hulls Cove
Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.
Stone Haven
While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.
