Acadia All American Road
Bar Harbor, ME
Bar Harbor is actually a township encompassing 28,800 acres (or 45 square miles) of beautiful land. The villages of Bar Harbor are wonderful places to visit. Each village district has its own distinctive charm. As you wander down the streets, you are likely to see homey antique houses and grand farms. Dotted across the area are quaint country churches, small shops and microbreweries, and charming restaurants.
Downtown Bar Harbor is an experience you won't want to miss. With four major streets and an enchanting assortment of side streets, you will not lack for fun things to do. The streets are overflowing with fascinating stores, galleries, and museums. Perhaps you'd like to take a little tour of the "Gilded Age" along the Shore Path. This area of Bar Harbor has some of the area's largest shorefront "cottages" built in the late 1800s or early 1900s. These were homes to the rich and famous. The Village Green area offers a bus system, which runs June to mid-October.
The local piers offer chances for daily excursions out onto the water. You'll have the chance to explore outer islands, lighthouses, and wildlife. A multitude of experiences are waiting to greet you with a wonderful time in delightful Bar Harbor.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

