Located on the picturesque east coast of Mount Desert Island off the coast of Maine, Bar Harbor has been a favorite island holiday destination since the early 19th century. The natural beauty of the island has been attracting artists for decades, and many celebrities have built palatial holiday homes along the shoreline. At the Hulls Cove Visitor Center you can watch a short orientation video and get maps for exploring the Acadia National Park which now protects most of the island and provides a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, climbing, horse-back riding and bird watching.

Most visitors come to enjoy the fabulous walks and hiking paths - Shore Path and Ocean Trail are two of the best, boasting wonderful coastal views and a peak at some of the holiday mansions, and the Village Green, Agamont Park or the College of the Atlantic Gardens is great for a gentle stroll. You can hop aboard an Oli's Trolley Tour or find your way around using the Free Island Explorer Shuttle.

Off shore activities include whale watching tours with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, lobster fishing trips on the Miss Samantha or a guided kayaking tour with National Park Sea Kayak Tours. Other island activities include Acadia Photo Safaris, Acadia Air Tours and climbing lessons at the Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School.

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