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Mansions and majestic hotels serve as reminders of Bar Harbor’s past (in the 19th century, it was a favorite vacation spot of society’s upper crust). Today, visitors kayak, explore Acadia National Park, go bird- or whale-watching, and enjoy salty sea air and sandy beaches.
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1. Mount Desert Island
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5.0 based on 2,891 reviews
Home to Acadia National Park, this island off the coast of Maine with its beaches, sweeping cliffs and mountains offers visitors numerous recreational activities, from hiking, biking and following nature trails to swimming, sailing and kayaking.
Reviewed By mikey605 - Sevierville, United States
So much to see and do on Mount Desert Island! Acadia National Park, Whale Watching, Scenic Charters and Tours, Beaches, Shops, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Sea Kayaking, Plane rides, glider rides, helicopter flights, mini golf, if you want to do it you will find it on MDI
2. Frenchman Bay
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5.0 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By PerksAdvisor_NYC - New York City, United States
This is a great way to enjoy the power of nature of the beauty of Frenchman’s Bay which is off of Bar Harbor. Just watch the boat pass by or see the seals jumping in the water. This can be a very relaxing way to enjoy your trip to Bar Harbor. There are also many companies that will give you a Bay ride.
3. ImprovAcadia
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5.0 based on 388 reviews
ImprovAcadia is closed during the pandemic. We will be pivoting our theater to Bangor Maine and continue to offer world class improvisational theater. Go to our website to see up to date information.
Reviewed By D6719UJcarolynh - Amherst, Canada
Went with my 16 year old daughter, first time for either of us at improv...so went with no expectations but so glad we went. Both of us enjoyed it, the service and cozy atmosphere was excellent and the performers hilarious! Great job!
4. Atlantic Climbing School
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5.0 based on 327 reviews
Named BEST OF MAINE by Down East Magazine! Featured in the New York Times! For 25 years Atlantic Climbing School has been the leader in rock climbing instruction and guiding in Maine. Healthy fun for the whole family! Half day and full day courses are available for individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages and ability levels. As Maine's premier rock climbing school we guarantee the best instruction, the most experienced guides and of course, the most rewarding rock climbing experience you'll ever have. All of our staff are certified AMGA Instructors and Guides and we are proud to be the ONLY guide service in Maine to have this distinction. In fun, in professional commitment, in everything we do - at Atlantic Climbing School, WE CLIMB HIGHER. All equipment provided. No experience needed! Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association
5. National Park Sea Kayak Tours
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5.0 based on 472 reviews
Ecological Sea Kayak trips on the remote West Side of Acadia...Half Day (4 hours) AM, PM & Sunset. (2.5 - 3 hours) "on-the-water"... Top Rated on Trip Advisor. Great Wildlife Sightings (Harbor Seal, Porpoise, Bald Eagle, Osprey, Loon, other Sea Birds. Locally owned and operated since 1993. Professional Sea Kayak Guides provide all equipment, instruction and van transportation. Beginners welcome.
6. Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
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5.0 based on 664 reviews
Maine’s oldest and most accredited rock climbing guide service. Having been featured in Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Downeast Magazine, and many others. Come experience a half or full-day climb with Maine’s original and most respected climbing school. Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School (AMGCS) is one of the most sought out leaders for climbing instruction and guiding education in the US. We specialize in designing personalized climbing experiences for all ages and abilities throughout Acadia & Maine! Join us for the activity that is guaranteed to be a highlight of your vacation. All equipment is provided! Unlike other local seasonal climbing services, guiding is our profession! We guide rock, snow, and ice year-round, and 100% of our staff are independently trained and certified above national guiding and medical standards. AMGCS has the distinction of being the only school in Maine to be dually accredited by both the AMGA and the PCIA.
7. Schoodic Peninsula
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5.0 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By 70clarkek - New York, United States
Recently took a a trip out to Maine. First time being there. If you want to enjoy some truly wonder sites, without a ton of people or crowds then you should check out Schoodic for sure. During our stay, we there twice. Once during the day where the scenery and shoreline is incredible. Be sure to stop by Raven's Nest where you can get a close up (but don't get TOO close) of this beautiful sheer cliff face where it meets the water. Also make sure you take a walk on the shoreline just past Blueberry Hill so that you can hear the "applauding river rocks". If you're up for it, do yourself a favor and go back at night. Find a place to park, turn your vehicle and vehicle lights off and look up at the sky. From here the Milky Way Galaxy is visible with the naked eye. You'll be glad you went.
8. Acadia Stand Up Paddleboarding
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5.0 based on 148 reviews
Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding offers guided trips, instruction, rentals, SUP yoga, and SUP Fishing tours on the beautiful lakes and calm bays of Mount Desert Island. Located in downtown Bar Harbor our retail store offers a wide variety of paddle boards for sale as well as beach lifestyle accessories. All our programs are led by certified professional instructors. Due to the small group nature of our program offerings, please note our strict 24 hour cancellation policy.
9. Eden Therapeutic Massage
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Get a massage from Heidi O'Connor or one the other qualified and Excellent Licensed Massage Therapists. Enjoy beautiful Acadia National Park and then come in to be treated to a wonderful massage. Let us help you relax on your vacation. You deserve it. We are trained in all types of massage and love to customize your experience to your needs.
Reviewed By liztravel144
Excellent massage!! Amy Cahill was my massage therapist and she has a very good touch. I am an acupuncture physician and I know my body well....I can tell when a massage therapist also knows the body well by the way they do the massage. Amy was excellent. Also the space was COVID safe and it was cozy clean and comfortable. I go to Maine every fall to hike and I will go back to Eden next year! Thank you Amy.
10. At Your Service Tours
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5.0 based on 514 reviews
We are Bar Harbor's largest and oldest private van touring company. Locally owned, we specialize in a personalized experience of Acadia National Park. Our experienced local guides have a deep knowledge of the area and narrate the tours with history and facts in an unscripted way which allows for many questions and custom experiences. We have tours that range from 3 to 6 hours for groups up to 5. The tours are private to the group booking. We don't put groups together. We are advanced reservation only. The price is per hour per vehicle, we don't have a per person rate. All the time is all yours while on tour, you can spend as long as you want at each stop. Perfect for photographers or those who don't want 10 minute per stop experience. See Acadia in a chauffeured way and see all the highlights: Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, glacial lakes, soaring granite cliffs, as well as gardens, mansions, lighthouses, & stone bridges.
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