Downtown Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor





Visit Downtown Bar Harbor
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.

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.

Agamont Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Agamont Park and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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 the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. 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

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Very enjoyable hotel. The 2-room suite was extremely spacious and had great lighting and windows, very convenient furnishings. The staff was welcoming, the breakfast (mostly continental) delightful, the electric car charging easy, and of course, the location downtown bar harbor was perfect. Special ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Main Street Motel
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Staff was wonderful, room was clean and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Bar Harbor Inn
Breakfast was amazing!! Staffs were really nice. Provided everything we needed for our baby. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Great location and cottages are awesome! We loved our stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
