- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Bar Harbor, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Kayaking, Hiking Trails, Parks and Paddleboarding.
- From Frenchman Bay to Ocean Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bar Harbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert and Trenton.
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Experienced guides lead climbers through novice, intermediate, or advanced rock routes in Acadia National Park
8.6 Miles
Even though the mountain is one of the lowest peaks in Acadia, the Flying Mountain Hiking Trail offers great views due to the lack of obstacles at the top. The trail is variable since it can be completed as a 0.6-mile inner loop or an outer loop of 4.6 miles.
8.9 Miles
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Pretty Marsh Road, Rt. 102, Mount Desert, ME 04660
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Tour Acadia National Park with National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental. Located on Great Long Pond, the company leases both canoes and kayaks along with accessories such as paddles and life jackets.
9.2 Miles
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191 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 4679
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Located on Mount Desert Island, the Charlotte Rhoades Park & Butterfly Garden is a location frequented by nature and butterfly lovers. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the park's gardens and seeing the many butterfly varieties.
9.4 Miles
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182 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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Besides the lobster catching, which includes throwing the traps at the beginning and recovering them in the end, the Vagabond Deep Sea Fishing also offers its clients the opportunity of catching bigger prey, such as cod and mackerel.
9.4 Miles
Running ecological tours on Mount Desert Island's ecological side, Maine State Sea Kayak has been in this business since 2000. They offer three different four-hour tours like sunset, afternoon and morning tours.
9.4 Miles
Located in Acadia National Park, Mansell Mountain has trails for visitors to hike on that lead to its summit. From the top, visitors can see panoramic views of the mountain range, valley, and ponds.
9.4 Miles
The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center and museum that covers the work of nature carver Wendell Gilley. The center teaches bird carving, shows art exhibits, and conducts education programs about art and nature.
9.6 Miles
With its 2 ½ miles, Beech Cliff Loop is considered a difficult trail, not only because it climbs ½ mile up, but because there are some steep portions in it.
9.6 Miles
Climbing on the 949 foot-high Mansell Mountain, the Perpendicular Trail is 2.2 miles long. It has portions in which the hikers are helped by stone steps.
9.6 Miles
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360 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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A casual diner with collages of memorabilia on the walls, Quiet Side Cafe & Ice Cream Shop offers dishes from the American cuisine. It is popular for its deserts.