Dinner in the Reading Room Restaurant
$64 per person including tax & gratuity Enjoy dinner at the Bar Harbor Inn’s historic Reading Room Restaurantoverlooking beautiful Frenchman Bay. Each person may choose any of the following off of the menu: 1 soup/salad, 1 entrée, 1 dessert, and 1 non-alcoholic beverage. Appetizers and alcoholic beverages are not included. For a sample menu, click here. Advanced reservations are […]
Dorr Museum of Natural History
The George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History investigates, interprets and displays the natural world of Maine, with exhibits designed and produced by students at College of the Atlantic. The Museum is housed in the original headquarters of Acadia National Park, renovated and expanded to provide a unique site for exhibits, programs, and activities including […]
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Time travel to Old Bar Harbor at the Bar Harbor Historical Society, where the history of the town and surrounding area are captured in memorabilia, maps, antique clothing, pictures, and displays.
Abbe Museum
Native Americans have lived in Maine for more than 12,000 years. See their traditions in songs, stories, fine basketry and wood carving at the Abbe Museum in downtown Bar Harbor. Learn about the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Micmac, and Maliseet tribes, all of which still live in Maine today. The Abbe houses more than 50,000 objects spanning […]
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
Experience the life and work of the Maine lobsterman on a Lulu Lobster Boat Ride. Learn the life cycle of the Maine lobster and how they find their way into a lobster trap to the bait inside. Enjoy Captain John’s entertaining and informative style as he explains the industry behind Maine’s favorite crustacean. Did you […]
Downeast Windjammer Cruises
Take a Downeast Windjammer Cruise for a sail among the islands of Frenchman’s Bay aboard one of their historic schooner vessels. The harbor cruise is approximately 2 hours long, and meanders around the Porcupine Islands, providing beautiful scenery and incomparable views of Mount Desert Island from the water.
Diver Ed’s Dive-In Theatre
Join Diver Ed on the Starfish Enterprise for a real-time exploration of the ocean floor. At the Dive-In Theater, you sit comfortably on deck while Diver Ed and his sidekick, Mini-Ed, dive down under, equipped with video and sound equipment to show you what goes on under the sea in real time. At the end […]
Acadian Nature Cruise
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of coastal Maine with a fully narrated cruise of Frenchman Bay and the Bar Harbor shoreline. Our Acadian Nature Cruises leave daily from the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel in search of eagles, porpoises, seals, and other interesting marine mammals and birds. You’ll also see historic mansions and the Egg Rock lighthouse. The […]
Can I see a moose in Acadia National Park?
The truth is, probably not. While the State of Maine does have an estimated 60-70,000 moose, they generally prefer less populated areas, and Acadia National Park – with its nearly 3 million visitors per year – is probably a bit too busy for their liking. Your best chance for seeing a moose is to go […]
When is the “off-season”?
Contrary to popular belief, the fall months (September and October) are not our “off-season”. In fact, the fall has become just as busy as the summer season, even though the kids are back in school. Therefore, we highly recommend making advanced reservations for your stay, and being prepared for both the town and the National […]
