Downtown Bar Harbor
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.
Agamont Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Agamont Park and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
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.
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Explore Acadia National Park's Visitors Center, a popular green space in Bar Harbor, and enjoy the hiking trails. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor
Main Street Motel
"This is your classic motel with a wonderful update. Beautiful! Friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
"Warm and welcoming staff. Spacious and well lit room ( we had 2 Queen room)Great location from where all dining and shopping is walkable.Parking is free. Acadia Natl Park entrance is a short drive from here. The front porch with rocking chairs and throws provided was a nice touch. Nice breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
"Clean room with attentive staff to keep it fresh throughout our stay! Small single stall shower.. Hot tub out back would not get hot unfortunately.."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
"Very cute and GREAT location!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
"For a $320 a night stay, it wasn’t the best. Our bathroom was nothing special, and the toilet kept running the entire time we were there. The room smelled musty, and the upkeep needed some attention. There were quite a few scuff marks on the floor and missing pieces on the curtain rods, nails in ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bar Harbor Inn
"The breakfast was life changing. 🙏"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
