Acadia National Park
Park Loop Road - Enjoy spectacular coastal views. Park Loop Road winds past some of Acadia's most popular sights. Carriage Roads are for walking, jogging, cycling and horse drawn carriage rides. Hiking/Walking trails are abundant, 120 miles of trails to enjoy! Hike, bike or drive Cadillac Mountain. The fresh water lakes are heaven for canoeing, kayaking and for the swimming enthusiasts. Park wildlife can be seen from land, air and sea. Seal, deer, beaver, squirrel, puffin, osprey, fox, coyote and otter roam free in the park as well as song birds, ducks, shorebirds and birds of prey. Try the Photographer's Paradise - Photo walks daily in July and August led by a Kodak representative. Spectacular sunsets are a regular occurrence.
Sea Kayaking
Kayak, paddle and safety equipment rentals are available right here at the campground. Once you're outfitted with gear, launch your kayak from our private beach and enjoy an afternoon on the water. Check at our KOA tour counter for information.
Brewing Companies
Atlantic Brewing Company
(800) 475-5417
Take a free tour of Bar Harbor's premier microbrewery and sample the beer, which is available for purchase as well.
Bar Harbor Cellars at Sweet Pea's Farm
207-288-3907
Wine enthusiasts will want to stop at Bar Harbor Cellars for a tasting and tour.
Bar Harbor Brewing Company
207-288-4592
Bar Harbor's first microbrewery, just five minutes from downtown Bar Harbor.
Nature Tours
Down East Nature Tours
207-288-8128
Birdwatchers will adore this field trip focusing on migratory birds and native birds, including Bald Eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons, shorebirds, warblers and woodpeckers. Tours can be designed for individuals, small groups, families and couples. A truly unique and enjoyable learning experience.
Mount Desert Oceanarium
Mount Desert Oceanarium
207-288-5005
At this Lobster Hatchery and Oceanarium, you will learn all about lobsters. Stop by the Lobster Museum and stroll the Marsh Walk to gain a deeper appreciation of Maine's ecosystem.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
An enchanting array of shops, galleries, and specialty boutiques offer an unusual and distinctive collection of handcrafted and Maine-made items. Maine painters, several nationally known, are represented in galleries throughout the island. Quaint antique shops appear in almost every town.
Lighthouses
Today all Maine lighthouses are automated. There are five area lighthouses. The Bass Harbor Headlight is one of the most photographed lighthouses on the East Coast. A path to the ocean provides splendid views of the light.
Kebo Valley Golf Club
207-288-3000
Step onto the green of the eighth oldest golf course in the country. Consistently ranked as a top course in New England, Kebo Valley Club borders Acadia National Park, so it is not uncommon to sight soaring eagles or other wildlife. Enjoy a day of golf on this par 70, 18-hole course.
Music
Bar Harbor's Music Festival is "acclaimed as one of the nation's proving grounds for gifted young artists." Band concerts are held on the Bar Harbor Village Green in July and August. One production company presents traditional and ethnic musical entertainment.
Whale Watching
Bar Harbor Whale Watching Tours
207-288-2386
The number one tour guide in the area offers a variety of excursions. Daily trips with a naturalist on board; inside and outside seating available. Ask at our KOA tour counter for discounted tickets and free shuttle service.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is the largest town on the island. The harbor bustles with sightseeing cruises, windjammers, whale watching cruises, the Nova Scotia Ferry and the constant flow of private vessels. Over 40 cruise lines from around the world drop anchor in Bar Harbor annually. Maine made craft items including baskets, pottery, wood crafted items, jewelry, t-shirts and locally produced food items - fill the shops, boutiques and galleries. For more information, visit the Chamber of Commerce online.
The Quiet Side of the Island
On the quiet side of the island small towns and villages offer the charm and peacefulness of years gone by. Each with their own personality, offering a variety of things to do and see. One can tour area lighthouses, dig into a lobster dinner while overlooking a marina, explore the charm of a classic New England village on the National Register of Historic Places or simply rest on a lovely point suspended in time.
Off-shore Islands
The out islands of Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry offer a charm of their own. Great Cranberry is a popular place for cycling while Little Cranberry offers a weaver's and potter's studio.
Acadia Tours
Acadia and Island Tours - Oli's Trolley
207-288-9899
All aboard Oli's Trolley for an historical tour of the days gone by, back to the cottage days of Bar Harbor with whimsical tales of a lost era. Then through the highlights of Acadia National Park. Fun for the whole family. We offer 2 1/2 or one hour trolley tours with stops for walks and pictures. Discounted tickets are available at our front desk.
acadiatours@aol.com
Acadia and Bar Harbor Tours
207-288-0300
Acadia and Bar Harbor Tours includes 2 1/2 hours of the best sights, sounds and stories available with 3 - 15 minute stops in Acadia National Park. Tour includes Bar Harbor, mansions, Cadillac Mtn., Park Loop Rd., Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, etc. Native naturalists give a thorough and humorous narrative. 50 yrs. of informing and entertaining satisfied customers.
coughdrop@acadia.net
The Cat (Bay Ferries Limited)
"The CAT" Ferry
207-288-3395 or 888-249-7245
Take a high-speed car ferry to beautiful Nova Scotia and return the same day. The CAT accommodates up to 240 cars and 775 passengers! RV's and tour buses can also be accommodated. Casino, dining, duty free shopping, movies, bar, day trips and exciting overnight packages to Canada.
Bikes
Acadia Bike
207-288-9605 or 800-526-8615
Acadia Bike features the largest bicycle rental fleet in New England, so you're sure to get the bike you want. Enjoy Acadia's natural wonders as you pedal the car-free carriage roads or Park Loop Road. All sizes, plus tandems, trailers and kids' bikes.
abckt@prexar.com
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
207-288-3886 or 800-824-2453
The Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop has been serving the public for over 25 years with friendly, courteous service, rentals, sales and repairs. Helmets, locks, maps and child seats are included. Also renting tandems, kids' bikes, babypacks, trailers, jogger strollers and packs.
bhbike@acadia.net
Climbing Schools
Atlantic Climbing School
207-288-2521
Learn to rock climb on the spectacular granite seacliffs of Acadia National Park. We offer professional instruction for anyone - complete beginners to advanced climbers of any age or fitness level. Atlantic Climbing School courses are small, personalized and tailored to suit each client. All equipment is provided. Individuals, families and groups are welcome.
acsclimb@acadia.net
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
288-8186 or 888-232-9559
Enjoy personalized rock or ice climbing instruction on the scenic seacliffs of Acadia or on a regional or international destination trip. At Acadia Mountain, all instruction is customized to the needs of individuals, families and groups of any ability. Guides have world-wide climbing experience spanning three decades and are individually certified by the American Mountain Guide's Association.
climb@acadiamountainguides.com
Downeast Windjammer Cruises and Bar Harbor Ferry
207-288-4585 or 207-546-2927
Downeast Windjammer and schooner cruises offer ferry service, cruises and 4 hour fishing trips. The Margaret Todd is the only four-masted schooner on the waters of New England! Bring your binoculars and keep a look out for bald eagles, seals and porpoise. Windjammer runs boats daily from June through September. Discounted tickets and shuttle service are available at our front desk.
decruise@midmaine.com
Bar Harbor Ferry
207-288-2984 or 207-546-2927
Enjoy spectacular views as you travel between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor. You'll pass by lighthouses, mountains, fishing villages, mansions, and lobstermen hauling their traps during the one hour trip. Explore the scenic waterfront and shops. Bike the 12 mile loop around the Schoodic Point section of Acadia National Park. Enjoy Bar Harbor with its shopping, museums, restaurants and more.
Downeast Sailing Adventures
888-405-SAIL (7245)
Step back in time aboard an Acadia Tradition. Sail aboard the schooner Rachel B. Jackson. The Rachel B. Jackson was built in Maine and is a working replica of an 1890's coastal schooner. Experience an authentic vessel of another era as you help set sail and take a turn at the helm. Or you may just wish to sit back and relax on the 2 1/2 hour trip and let your crew make this adventure the highlight of your Bar Harbor Vacation. Visit Downeast Sailing Adventures online for more information.
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
207-963-2341 or 866-235-2341 (toll free in Maine only)
Discover Bar Harbor's most exclusive, personal and unique sightseeing cruise. Join Captain John on Lulu, a traditional Downeast lobster boat, for a two-hour tour of Frenchman Bay. A maximum of 15 passengers enjoy an up-close demonstration of lobster fishing, fascinating seal watching and breathtaking coastal scenery. Share the Captain's interest in nature and local history and folklore. For more information, visit Lulu Lobster online or email at
linfo@lululobsterboat.com
Kid's Corner
MDI is loaded with an assortment of activities for kids from 5 to 75. From the Lobster Hatchery to a round of miniature golf, there is fun for all.
