• Where is Bar Harbor located?
    • Located in Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island, the biggest island off the coast of Maine, Bar Harbor has been a popular summer tourist destination since the 19th century.
  • What can visitors do in Bar Harbor?
    • The downtown Main Street is lined with locally owned boutique shops and incredible restaurants, but many of the best reasons to visit Bar Harbor are found outside the town center.
  • What outdoor activities are popular in Bar Harbor?
    • Kayaking and whale watching are two favorite activities, and much of the island is protected by Acadia National Park, which invites visitors to stroll along the rocky coast, photograph the spectacular scenery, and climb Cadillac Mountain, the tallest peak on the East Coast.

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