Bar Harbor USA
Country: USA · Region: Canada and New England · Arrival: tender · Currency: US Dollar
Bar Harbor is a village on Mount Desert Island in Maine serving as a gateway to Acadia National Park, with a compact downtown featuring shops, restaurants, and access to boat tours and hiking trails.
Top sights
Acadia National Park, Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor Whale Museum, Cadillac Mountain, Schooner Margaret Todd, Village Green
Things to do
- Abbe Museum
- Devoted to Native American tribes of Maine with exhibits, activities, and a rainy day-friendly setting.
- Bar Harbor Whale Museum
- Features real marine mammal skeletons including a 28-foot juvenile humpback whale, with exhibits on climate change and whaling history.
- Dorr Museum of Natural History
- Showcases Northeast natural history with student-designed exhibits, touch-tanks with live sea creatures, and taxidermied animals.
- Schooner Margaret Todd
- A 151-foot four-masted schooner offering morning, afternoon, and sunset sails with opportunities to see whales, seals, porpoises, and puffins.
Beaches
- Sand Beach
- Visible from The Beehive hiking trail and Ocean Trail, offering dramatic rocky Maine coastline views.
Where to eat
- Ben & Bills Chocolate Emporium
- Known for lobster ice cream and hand-made chocolate with often long lines during summer.
- Cafe This Way
- Offers incredible food with low breakfast prices and is locally known for Sunday brunch.
Bars and nightlife
- Lompoc Cafe and Brew Pub
- Cozy cafe with seasonal dishes, full bar, frequent open-mic nights, and an outdoor Bocce court.
Forecast for Bar Harbor
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Weather in Bar Harbor by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F | 20°F | 4.8 in | 11 |
| February | 34°F | 20°F | 3.8 in | 11 |
| March | 39°F | 27°F | 4.2 in | 11 |
| April | 48°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 12 |
| May | 59°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 9 |
| June | 67°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 10 |
| July | 74°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 9 |
| August | 73°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 9 |
| September | 68°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 8 |
| October | 58°F | 48°F | 4.6 in | 10 |
| November | 47°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 10 |
| December | 38°F | 27°F | 5.4 in | 12 |
Getting around
Use the free Island Explorer buses to avoid parking hassles, or explore the small central area on foot; bicycles are also available for rent.
What to eat
Bar Harbor offers dining from budget ice cream and pizza shops to mid-range restaurants and fine dining; Ben & Bills Chocolate Emporium and Mount Desert Island Ice Cream are local favorites.
Tips
Visit during off-season months (October-April) to avoid summer crowds and parking difficulties.
Best for
Acadia hiking, boat tours, museums
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