Hulls Cove Travel Guide
Bar Harbor
Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Explore the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Cadillac Mountain
Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

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.

Otter Cliff
Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.

Thunder Hole
Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.
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.
Things to do

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Hulls Cove

The Inn on Mount Desert
The rooms were clean. The staff was nice.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Colonial Inn Ellsworth
Room was really clean. If the bathroom was updated it would be 5 stars.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Seasider Motel
The rooms were clean and as described! Walkable into town, but also only a 10/15 min drive to Acadia national park, great location! Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
Room was clean. Bed was a bit too soft. Check in person was quite helpful with respect to the area's amenities.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Very good experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Great spot. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good and plenty. My grandson enjoyed the pool.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hulls Cove

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.

Downtown Bar Harbor
While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.
