- TripBuzz found 72 things to do with kids in or near Bar Harbor, Maine, including 42 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Southwest Harbor, Ellsworth, Mount Desert and Trenton.
- From Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf to Bar Harbor Whalewatch Co. Lighthouse Tour, the Bar Harbor area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Boat Tours, Kayaking, Hiking Trails and Boat Cruise.
- Situated along Maine's Atlantic coast, Bar Harbor was first settled in 1796. The town has a population of under 5,300 and was previously a summer colony for super-affluent citizens before a fire in 1947. Many famous people have connections to Bar Harbor, including John D. Rockefeller, Jr., JP Morgan, and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
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Located in a converted station that was originally constructed in 1897, Bangor’s Hose 5 Fire Museum features a variety of historic firefighting vehicles, including a 1930 McCann Pumper and a 1917 Garford Pumper.
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Featuring the latest blockbuster hits, Colonial Theatre offers three screens to watch movies in. The theater is located in the downtown area and features 1920s architecture with two elephant sculptures on the roof.
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One of the participants of the Ready to Learn national program, the Maine Discovery Museum was opened in 2001. Besides the hands-on exhibitions and the learning programs, it can also host birthday parties and other special events.
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The Penobscot Theater is a professional regional theater. When not busy educating children in area schools, the theater troupe gives several performance each year in the Art Deco/ Egyptian Revival style Bangor's Opera House that was originally constructed in 1920.
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Located on the 58 acres of the park, the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion was the stage where plenty of celebrities have performed, including Def Leppard, ZZ Top, Godsmack and Keith Urban.
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The Maine Jump is an indoor kids' party and play facility that features a variety of bounce houses and other attractions. The facility hosts open play sessions as well as private parties.
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Situated on 680 acres, Bangor City Forest provides visitors with nature trails for outdoor activities like hiking and biking. The forest is home to wildlife like beavers, porcupines, hare, and other creatures.
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Preserved for eternity at the Cole Land Transportation Museum is United States military memorabilia and land transportation equipment. Some of the antiques available for viewing include potato diggers, tractors, fire engines, motorcycles, bicycles, and snowplows.
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Great Skates Entertainment Center is an indoor family entertainment venue and state of the art skating rink. In addition to skating, visitors can lay laser tag, visit the arcade, or schedule private parties.
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152 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
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Water Walker Kayaks & Day Tours is a kayak rental company that offers sea tours along the shoreline of Maine. The kayaks that the company uses are made from fiberglass and polyethylene.