- 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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Camden Sailing Charters offers private boat tours through the waters of Maine. The charter offers midday and sunset cruises on the scenic and peaceful Biscayne Bay and Indian River Lagoon.
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Landscaped with shrubs and fountains, Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf offers a challenging miniature golf course for children. The course is outdoors and features several obstacles like water and elevation challenges.
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A unique statue in its own right, the Andre the Seal Statue is dedicated to a seal which was saved by a local fisherman, becoming a sort of local mascot. The marble statue was unveiled by Andre himself, 8 years before he died in 1986.
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The Rockport Marine Park is situated directly on the harbor waterfront. Guests are able to enjoy activities like canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, fishing, hiking, picnicking, walking paths, and general lounging on the beach.
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Situated on over 47,000 acres, Acadia National Park features a hike up Cadillac Mountain that provides a view of the bay. The park offers lakes, woodlands, camping sites and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
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Started in 2002, Rockport Charters provides public and private marine charters guided by Captain and Owner Rob Iserbyt. Island trips are featured along with views of local wildlife and lighthouse tours.
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Located near West Penobscot Bay, Oakland Park Bowling Lanes offers 18 lanes of candlepin bowling with shoe rental. The bowling alley also offers a dance machine, arcade, pool tables and a snack bar.
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Bald Mountain, part of the Maine Birding Trail, has two paths to the summit where hikers often see spruce grouse, gray jay, boreal chickadees, and blackpoll warblers. From the summit, hikers can see Rangeley Lake, Cupsuptic Lake, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Saddleback Mountain, Elephant Mountain, and Mount Washingt…
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Owl's Head State Park is home to the Owl's Head Light which is a lighthouse erected in 1825. The hike to the light is an uphill climb and you will be rewarded with sweeping views of the ocean and the horizon.
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Offering the community a center for fitness activities, Mid-Coast Recreation Center consists of an ice rink, tennis courts, and a gymnasium. Public skating sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.