There are many Bar Harbor activities to take up your time if you get tired of Acadia National Park or the weather isn't conducive to outdoor activities. Find out about the attractions in Bar Harbor and neighboring areas here.
It's hard to imagine ever being tired of Acadia National Park... it's certainly impossible to be bored! But, it does rain (often) and gets foggy. And the weather can be cool at times too, even in the summer. So, you might just want to explore beyond the boundaries of the Park for at least a day or two, if you're there long enough.
We did, now and then...
And the good news is that there are plenty of other things to do if you get the hankering. Of course, you can always just explore Mount Desert Island and the many towns that dot the circumference of its coastline. Each one has its own character and history.
A great place to start is with Bar Harbor history. It's rich and the many historical buildings in the town attest to that fact. Take a Bar Harbor Historical Walking Tour on us...
But we thought we'd share with you some of the more structured greater Bar Harbor and Bar Harbor activities that we've indulged in during one or more of our trips to Acadia...
Some Bar Harbor Activities Ideas
Top 2 pics by cliff1066/Flickr and bottom one by lori05871/Flickr
If the beauty of the sea attracts you, perhaps you'd like to go whale watching or take a harbor/nature cruise. Learn more about your options here
If science is your thing or when you're looking for foggy/rainy day activities, a trip to Jackson Laboratory, the Bar Harbor Oceanarium, or one of the many area museums might be just the ticket... Find out about your possible choices
You more "citified" folk might be glad to hear that you can go adventure miniature golfing or drop in at one of 3 local movie theaters! Or how about a concert... a bagpiper concert, that is? Or maybe just a day of shopping in the many quaint shops of Bar Harbor would appeal to you. Explore your choices here
If you prefer to let others set the pace and also educate you, you might enjoy taking an organized tour of either Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park.
If you come to Acadia/Bar Harbor at the right time of year, you might be able to participate in one of its stellar festivals. Join to locals in celebrating music or a holiday... Learn about the festivals here
One thing is for sure... if you're looking for variety in your Bar Harbor activities, you can find it! There are plenty of Bar Harbor "to do" options available.
