- 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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Mount Desert Island is home to Acadia National Park, and Bar Harbor. On the island, people can hike nature trails, bike, go on scenic drives, and swim, while offshore visitors can sail and kayak.
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Located within the Acadia National Park, the Ocean Trail offers many panoramic views and travels past several geographicla monuments in the area. Guests can enjoy Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Monument Cave, and Otter Cliffs.
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People and their dogs can go on cruises around Frenchman Bay to see Egg Rock lighthouse, eagles, porpoises, seals, and migratory birds. These cruises are offered by Acadian Nature Cruises.
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Since 1880, people have been hiking along the half-mile Shore Path on Mount Desert Island's eastern shore. Along the way, hikers can see the Porcupine Islands in the distance, view four mansions, and the granite shores.
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Led by a local park expert, the Oli's Trolley Acadia Park Tour allows visitors to tour the national park by trolley. During the tours, narrators describe landmarks and local history while visitors enjoy the scenic views that surround the park.
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The Bar Island Trails feature tow different hiking difficulty ratings. The trails to the island are rated easy while paths on the actual island are moderate since they carry visitors in the heavily forested interior with a slightly steep climb.
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39 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Down East Birdwatching & Nature Tours offers personalized birdwatching and nature tours for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Their goal is to help patrons discover flora and fauna with a special emphasis on native and migratory birds.
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Conducted in the waters both in and around the Acadia National Park, the company Acadia Stand Up Paddleboarding offers many services and tours in the region. Visitors can have paddleboarding instruction, access rentals, and take yoga classes as well.
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Visitors to the Hull Visitors Center can learn more about the Arcadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The center offers audiovisual programs, self-guided CD tours, schedules to other park and Bar Harbor activities, and ranger led programs.
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departs from Bar Harbor Inn pier, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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A historic watercraft that is 151 feet in length is the focal point of the Margaret Todd Windjammer Cruises. Trips run from an hour and a half to two hours among the islands of Frenchman's Bay.