Bar Harbor is a classic coastal town located in Maine in Frenchman’s Bay. It is on Mount Desert Island which is located close to the city of Bangor. Bar Harbor is a neighbor to Acadia National Park and serves as a gateway to the magnificent park. The shoreline of Bar Harbor overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the Porcupine Islands. Encapsulated by beauty, Bar Harbor is surrounded by cliffs, beaches, and mountains.
On top of the beautiful landscape, Bar Harbor is chock full of things to do and places to visit. Acadia National Park is one of the most amazing American treasures. It is a 47,000-acre Atlantic coast recreation area primarily on Maine's Mount Desert Island. Its landscape is marked by woodland, rocky beaches, and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the United States East Coast. Among the wildlife are moose, bears, whales, and seabirds.
Eagle Lake is located in Acadia National Park, and it is a wonderful place to hike, run, bike, and take photographs. One of the most overlooked treasures of the park is found just north of Eagle Lake, the Duck Brook Carriage Road Bridge - the largest, most elaborate, and gorgeous stone-faced bridge in the park. Another aquatic adventure to check out is Sand Beach, a cove-style beach popular for wading, swimming, hiking, and scenic views. Around the Corner from Sand Beach is Thunder Hole, a magnificent natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom and high-flying foam when it is high tide.
If you are looking for something indoors, located in downtown Bar Harbor is the Abbe Museum, a Modern museum showcases the culture of the native Wabanaki people with various exhibits & events. Also, downtown you can catch a ride on one of Bar Harbor’s many boat tours, such as LuLu Lobster Boat Rides where you can learn about Maine lobsters and how they are caught!
Bar Harbor is no stranger to amazing foods and restaurants. No matter your preference, you will surely find something, from Italian, to American, to Mexican, and of course lobster rolls. You can get one of the best lobster rolls at The Travelin Lobster. Not only are they famous for their lobster roll, but you will want to save room for a slice of their blueberry pie! Bar Harbor is also home to many coffee shops, juice bars, and bakeries. For the best cup of joe, check out Coffee Matter where their mission is to supply the community with high-quality coffee that is organic and ethically sourced. If you have a sweet tooth, you might want to swing by Mount Desert Ice Cream, which was named one of the best ice cream places in the US in 2020.
Not just for tourists, Bar Harbor is tops for also raising a family. If you have children or are planning to, Bar Harbor school’s offer a great education. The Bar Harbor school district is ranked in the top 5% percent of all the 196 districts in Maine. Conners-Emerson School is home to k-8 students of Bar Harbor, and their test scores and academic progress are above average according to GreatSchools rating. Mount Desert Island High School is rated highly by GreatSchools rating with an above-average college readiness score. The Community School of Mount Desert Island is another option for those whose children are k-8. They believe in a holistic approach to education, where they nurture, challenge, and empower children by engaging in the local community and natural world as their classroom. Bar Harbor is also home to the Island Montessori school, and a private liberal arts college, College of the Atlantic.
Bar Harbor's year-round population is just over 5,000, but the town's growing economy is driven in large part by the thousands of visitors that explore the area in the late spring, summer, and fall. It is the largest community on Mount Desert Island. Types of properties in Bar Harbor, Maine include a diverse mix of single family homes, condos, and land. You'll discover some beautiful beach houses and waterfront homes in Bar Harbor. So, whether you're looking for a vacation getaway or someplace you can settle down year-round, you're sure to find a property that's right for you. If you have any questions about Bar Harbor or would like to get more information about local real estate opportunities, please contact one of our area experts.
Town Hall: https://www.barharbormaine.gov/27/Town-Hall
Library: There are three libraries in Bar Harbor: Jesup Memorial Library, Thorndike Library, and Joan Staats Library which is in The Jackson Laboratory.
Visitor’s Center: https://www.visitbarharbor.com/visitor-info-centers
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Date: May 1 - May 31
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Town of Machias The Machias Tele-Business Center, 17 Stackpole Dr, Machias, ME, 04654, United States
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Virtual
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves. 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Dance Center 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Acadia National Park PO Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Village Green, Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Dance Studio 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Tremont Consolidated School Bass Harbor, ME 04653
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Town of Machias Maine
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Village Green, Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Town of Machias Rose M. Gaffney School Gynasium, 15 Rose Gaffney Road, Machias, Maine, 04654
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Dance Studio
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Location: Town of Machias Machias Town Hall, 7 Court Street, Suite 1, Machias, ME, 04654, United States
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bass Harbor Memorial Library Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Virtual
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Bar Harbor Ball Field Corner of Park St. & Main St.
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ARTWAVES. 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce MDI YMCA 21 Park Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Penobscot Public Schools Penobscot, ME 04476
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bass Harbor Memorial Library Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Virtual
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Location: Penobscot Public Schools Penobscot, ME 04476
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce MDI YMCA 21 Park Street Bar Harbor, ME
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Location: Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Lee Pellon Center, Machias, 90 Main Street, Machias, ME, 04654
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce YWCA Mount Desert Island 38 Mount Desert St. Bar Harbor, ME
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Tremont Consolidated School Bass Harbor, ME 04653
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Machias, ME 04654
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Virtual
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Penobscot Public Schools Penobscot, ME 04476
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Location: Penobscot Public Schools Penobscot, ME 04476
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Location: Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce University of Maine Machias, 116 O'Brien Ave, Machias, ME, 04654
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Location: Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce University of Maine Machias, 116 O'Brien Ave, Machias, ME, 04654
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Village Green, Corner of Main Street and Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor Maine
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Pemetic Green, Southwest Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ARTWAVES 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Acadia National Park Once at the town marina in Northeast Harbor, check in at the ticket booth located at the front of the visitor center (grey building next to the tennis courts).
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Village Green, Corner of Main Street and Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor Maine
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Virtual
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ARTWAVES 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
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Location: Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Jonesboro Grange, ME, United States
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce 36 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor, ME 207-288-5008
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
ExpandDate: Jun 30 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
ExpandDate: Jun 30 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Virtual
ExpandDate: Jul 1 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
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Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Events take place throughout the Town of Bar Harbor, from the Ballfield on Park Street all the way to Agamont Park.
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce MDI YMCA Parking Lot on the corner of Main St and Park Street, Bar Harbor
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce ArtWaves
ExpandDate: Jul 5 at 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce 36 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor, ME 207-288-5008
ExpandDate: Jul 6 at 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
ExpandDate: Jul 7 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce This session will be provided using Microsoft Teams. Links to group and individual sessions will be provided by the therapist and attendees can sign in as guests without a Microsoft account. This platform is HIPAA compliant. The free app for desktop
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Location: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Chamber of Commerce Dance Studio at ArtWaves 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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