- Our list of the best things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine, features the top 85 nearby activities — including 64 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bar Harbor, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Bar Harbor, ME , followed by 50 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert, Trenton, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Bass Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Cherryfield and Stonington
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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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The Bangor Opera House has been around since 1919 and features plays and performances for audiences of all ages. The opera house teaches young performers in the 'dramatic academy' and also offers box office seating.
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During the summer season, visitors to Dawnland Tours can take a walking tour of haunted places and hear supernatural tales about the area from their costumed guide. Tours last approximately one hour.
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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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Corner of Harlow and Franklin Streets, Bangor, ME 04401
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With over 15 vendors attending, Bangor Farmers Market offers visitors a selection of produce, baked goods, and flowers. The market is set up in a parking lot, with each vendor operating at a tent.
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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.