Acadia National Park and Bar Habor Maine

 

Things to do

1. Horse Carriage Ride: http://www.carriagesofacadia.com/
Please make prior reservations. We tried the “Day Mountain Summit” tour at 4pm and loved it. Make sure you carry sweaters and go on a clear day!

2. Acadia Bus Tours: http://www.acadiatours.com/ 
Worth it! They have just 2 tours 10am and 2pm. Our driver George was the best! Loved the history and Wild Blueberries…not to mention the popovers!

3. Cruise

4. Park Loop Road
About 3 hours loop including stopovers

• Visitor Center (includes park tickets and 15 min Acadia movie)
• Cadillac Mountain
• Sand Beach
• Thunder Hole
• Otter Point
• Wild Gardens of Acadia
• Jordan Pond House
  • Try the “Chai with Popovers” and “Blueberry Crisp a-la-mode”

5. Ranger-led programs

7.Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

8. Bar Harbor downtown

8. Hiking and Trails

9. Camping

Place to stay

Belle Isle Motel

They usually have the best rates in Bar Habor. 2 queen beds for 4 people and very short drive (5 min) from Acadia National Park. Add to it Continental Breakfast Great guests in Camille & Darren. You can reach them at http://www.belleislemotel.net/

Things to carry

• Sweaters (You cannot be over-dressed in Bar Harbor)
• Caps and Sun glasses
• Sun screen
• Lots of Water

More info

http://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/things2do.htm