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Downtown Bar Harbor. Located about 6 miles from Oak Grove, this beautiful downtown area offers a variety of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, bike/ kayak rentals, nature cruises, whale watches, & much more. The Shore Path begins at Agamont Park & is a beautiful walk along the harbor complete with picnic benches. Also of note, from Bridge Street at low tide, there is a walking path out to Bar Island on a sandbar, great for beautiful views & tide-pooling. This beautiful walk/ hike is accessible only for 2 hours on either side of low tide. https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/maine/bar-harbor-me/tides/
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Bar Harbor
Downtown Bar Harbor. Located about 6 miles from Oak Grove, this beautiful downtown area offers a variety of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, bike/ kayak rentals, nature cruises, whale watches, & much more. The Shore Path begins at Agamont Park & is a beautiful walk along the harbor complete with picnic benches. Also of note, from Bridge Street at low tide, there is a walking path out to Bar Island on a sandbar, great for beautiful views & tide-pooling. This beautiful walk/ hike is accessible only for 2 hours on either side of low tide. https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/maine/bar-harbor-me/tides/
Southwest Harbor is on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. Home to Beal's Lobster Pier, the Wendell Gilley Museum, the Coast Guard, and a number of other shops & restaurants. It takes about 20-25 minutes to get to Southwest Harbor from Oak Grove. It's a great stopping point on the way to Seawall, Ship's Harbor and Wonderland trails in Acadia plus the Bass Harbor Lighthouse
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Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor is on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. Home to Beal's Lobster Pier, the Wendell Gilley Museum, the Coast Guard, and a number of other shops & restaurants. It takes about 20-25 minutes to get to Southwest Harbor from Oak Grove. It's a great stopping point on the way to Seawall, Ship's Harbor and Wonderland trails in Acadia plus the Bass Harbor Lighthouse
Sightseeing
Beautiful preserve that is off the beaten path. Not part of Acadia, & can be a quieter, less often visited site. Great views of Mt. Desert Narrows. Wear bug spray
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Blagden Preserve
404 Indian Point RdBeautiful preserve that is off the beaten path. Not part of Acadia, & can be a quieter, less often visited site. Great views of Mt. Desert Narrows. Wear bug spray
Sanctuary protects and conserves over 230 acres of forested and wetland areas surrounding Somes Pond, and provides public access to these areas through a well-maintained trail system. (Located about 3 miles from Oak Grove House)
Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary
57 Pretty Marsh RdSanctuary protects and conserves over 230 acres of forested and wetland areas surrounding Somes Pond, and provides public access to these areas through a well-maintained trail system. (Located about 3 miles from Oak Grove House)
Beautiful garden designed by Beatrix Potter, a famous gardener, on the former grounds of a Rockefeller estate. Reservations are required to tour the garden. Garden is in peak bloom in August. Allow at least an hour. Located in Seal Harbor https://www.gardenpreserve.org/abby-aldrich-rockefeller-garden
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden
11 West 53rd StreetBeautiful garden designed by Beatrix Potter, a famous gardener, on the former grounds of a Rockefeller estate. Reservations are required to tour the garden. Garden is in peak bloom in August. Allow at least an hour. Located in Seal Harbor https://www.gardenpreserve.org/abby-aldrich-rockefeller-garden
Self guided, easy garden paths. No reservation required. Located in Northeast Harbor https://www.gardenpreserve.org/asticou-azalea-garden
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Azalea Garden
Maine 3Self guided, easy garden paths. No reservation required. Located in Northeast Harbor https://www.gardenpreserve.org/asticou-azalea-garden
Self guided garden in Northeast Harbor with beautiful views of the harbor. Can be accessed along Route 3 or park near Thuya lodge. https://www.gardenpreserve.org/thuya-garden
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Thuya Gardens
15 Thuya DrSelf guided garden in Northeast Harbor with beautiful views of the harbor. Can be accessed along Route 3 or park near Thuya lodge. https://www.gardenpreserve.org/thuya-garden
Beautiful garden and butterflies too. Perfect for families with children https://rhoadesbutterflygarden.org/
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Charlotte Rhoades Garden and Butterfly Park
191 Main StBeautiful garden and butterflies too. Perfect for families with children https://rhoadesbutterflygarden.org/
Native American Museum with 2 locations (downtown Bar Harbor & Sieur de Monts Spring in Acadia National Park). The history & cultures of the Wabanaki are showcased through changing exhibitions, special events, teacher workshops, archaeology field schools, & workshops for children & adults.
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Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert StNative American Museum with 2 locations (downtown Bar Harbor & Sieur de Monts Spring in Acadia National Park). The history & cultures of the Wabanaki are showcased through changing exhibitions, special events, teacher workshops, archaeology field schools, & workshops for children & adults.
Museum https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/ Museum offers education, exhibitions, and programs, while honoring the legacy of noted bird carver Wendell Gilley. Hands on activities available for children as well!
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Wendell Gilley Museum
4 Herrick RdMuseum https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/ Museum offers education, exhibitions, and programs, while honoring the legacy of noted bird carver Wendell Gilley. Hands on activities available for children as well!
https://www.coa.edu/dorr-museum/ Located at the College of the Atlantic, this natural history museum has a variety of hands-on exhibits, including a tidal pool touch tank. Great for children, perfect for rainy days
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George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
105 Eden Sthttps://www.coa.edu/dorr-museum/ Located at the College of the Atlantic, this natural history museum has a variety of hands-on exhibits, including a tidal pool touch tank. Great for children, perfect for rainy days
Museum https://www.sealcoveautomuseum.org/ Great for antique auto enthusiasts. collection features some of the earliest automobiles and motorcycles, as well as clothing and accessories, from 1895 through the early 1920s
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The Seal Cove Auto Museum
1414 Tremont RdMuseum https://www.sealcoveautomuseum.org/ Great for antique auto enthusiasts. collection features some of the earliest automobiles and motorcycles, as well as clothing and accessories, from 1895 through the early 1920s
https://barharborhistorical.org/ Built in 1903, this 41 room estate on West Street 13,000 square foot lavish chateaux has twelve bedrooms and nine full bathrooms on two acres of land. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Allow approximately 1 hour. Open Tuesdays- Saturdays late May through mid October.
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Bar Harbor Historical Society Museum
127 West Sthttps://barharborhistorical.org/ Built in 1903, this 41 room estate on West Street 13,000 square foot lavish chateaux has twelve bedrooms and nine full bathrooms on two acres of land. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Allow approximately 1 hour. Open Tuesdays- Saturdays late May through mid October.
https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/bass-harbor-head-light-station.htm The only lighthouse that is located on MDI. It is now part of Acadia National Park. Beautiful spot for photography & short hike. Parking can be limited, but well worth the wait. Great views of sea birds, sunset.
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Bass Harbor Lighthouse Trail
Bass Harbor Lighthouse Trailhttps://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/bass-harbor-head-light-station.htm The only lighthouse that is located on MDI. It is now part of Acadia National Park. Beautiful spot for photography & short hike. Parking can be limited, but well worth the wait. Great views of sea birds, sunset.
Outdoor Activities
Golf club open to the public with views of Acadia National Park. Note the course is walking only for the public, no golf carts. https://kebovalleyclub.com/
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Kebo Valley Club
136 Eagle Lake RdGolf club open to the public with views of Acadia National Park. Note the course is walking only for the public, no golf carts. https://kebovalleyclub.com/
Rent canoes or kayaks and safety gear for self guided boating on Long Pond Can reserve boats in advance. Address: 145 Pretty Marsh Rd, Mt Desert, ME 04660 Phone: 207-244-5854
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National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh RdRent canoes or kayaks and safety gear for self guided boating on Long Pond Can reserve boats in advance. Address: 145 Pretty Marsh Rd, Mt Desert, ME 04660 Phone: 207-244-5854
Right at the beginning of Cottage St. in downtown Bar Harbor, rents a variety of bicycles for exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
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Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage StRight at the beginning of Cottage St. in downtown Bar Harbor, rents a variety of bicycles for exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Horse drawn carriage rides within Acadia National Park. Several tours offered along the carriage roads of Acadia. For schedule and reservations call 207-276-5721 or visit https://acadiahorses.com/
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Carriages of Acadia
Horse drawn carriage rides within Acadia National Park. Several tours offered along the carriage roads of Acadia. For schedule and reservations call 207-276-5721 or visit https://acadiahorses.com/
Several different boat tours from Northeast Harbor lead by a park ranger. See views of lighthouses, basking harbor seals, mountains, cliffs, Little Cranberry Island, the Somes Sound, and more. Website: https://barharborcruises.com/ Phone: 207-276-5352
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Sea Princess Cruises
26 Sea StSeveral different boat tours from Northeast Harbor lead by a park ranger. See views of lighthouses, basking harbor seals, mountains, cliffs, Little Cranberry Island, the Somes Sound, and more. Website: https://barharborcruises.com/ Phone: 207-276-5352
Diver's Ed boat tours are perfect for families & children! Diver Ed is very entertaining, watch as he "catches" a variety of sea critters & under water objects & brings them on board for everyone to touch! Reservations: 207-288-3483. Web: https://www.diveintheater.com/
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Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
105 Eden StDiver's Ed boat tours are perfect for families & children! Diver Ed is very entertaining, watch as he "catches" a variety of sea critters & under water objects & brings them on board for everyone to touch! Reservations: 207-288-3483. Web: https://www.diveintheater.com/
A summer-time favorite! Offers 2 different miniature golf courses.
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
368 ME-3A summer-time favorite! Offers 2 different miniature golf courses.
Neighborhoods
A working harbor town on Mount Desert Island. There are a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, gardens & the harbor. Northeast Harbor shops & restaurants, except the Nor'Easter, may only be open in the summer but the views here are incredible. If you exit Acadia National Park near Wildwood Stables or after Otter Cliffs & Fabri picnic area, Northeast Harbor is a short drive. You can find Thuya Gardens, Asticou Gardens & the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Gardens in Northeast Harbor. Several sightseeing boats, including the park ranger guided Sea Princess tours, leave from this harbor.
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Northeast Harbor
A working harbor town on Mount Desert Island. There are a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, gardens & the harbor. Northeast Harbor shops & restaurants, except the Nor'Easter, may only be open in the summer but the views here are incredible. If you exit Acadia National Park near Wildwood Stables or after Otter Cliffs & Fabri picnic area, Northeast Harbor is a short drive. You can find Thuya Gardens, Asticou Gardens & the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Gardens in Northeast Harbor. Several sightseeing boats, including the park ranger guided Sea Princess tours, leave from this harbor.
The Somesville Museum sits at the heart of the island’s history, overlooks an ancient mill pond & tranquil Somes Harbor with Sargent and Norumbega Mountains in the distance. Plants of the 19th and early 20th centuries bloom in a lovely Heirloom Garden from late May through October. The site of the often photographed white bridge. (Located about 2-3 miles from Oak Grove House)
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Somesville
The Somesville Museum sits at the heart of the island’s history, overlooks an ancient mill pond & tranquil Somes Harbor with Sargent and Norumbega Mountains in the distance. Plants of the 19th and early 20th centuries bloom in a lovely Heirloom Garden from late May through October. The site of the often photographed white bridge. (Located about 2-3 miles from Oak Grove House)
Town Hill is a couple miles west of Oak Grove. There are several restaurants, a market, The Atlantic Brewing Co & a large playground next to the fire department here.
Town Hill
Town Hill is a couple miles west of Oak Grove. There are several restaurants, a market, The Atlantic Brewing Co & a large playground next to the fire department here.
Hulls Cove is 2 miles east of Oak Grove & on the way into Acadia or downtown Bar Harbor. It's a beautiful place to view sunrise, walk on the rocky beach, grab lunch or dinner at the Chart Room, pizza or ice cream at Pepper's Pizza. There is a gas station & a post office here as well
Hulls Cove
Hulls Cove is 2 miles east of Oak Grove & on the way into Acadia or downtown Bar Harbor. It's a beautiful place to view sunrise, walk on the rocky beach, grab lunch or dinner at the Chart Room, pizza or ice cream at Pepper's Pizza. There is a gas station & a post office here as well
Food scene
Brewery tours, shop & Mainly Meat BBQ restaurant (Located about 1 mile from Oak Grove house in town Hill). There is another location on Cottage St in downtown Bar Harbor as well but without the brewery tour
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Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox RdBrewery tours, shop & Mainly Meat BBQ restaurant (Located about 1 mile from Oak Grove house in town Hill). There is another location on Cottage St in downtown Bar Harbor as well but without the brewery tour
Wine tastings, chocolates, shop & restaurant. http://www.barharborcellars.com/.
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Bar Harbor Cellars
854 ME-3Wine tastings, chocolates, shop & restaurant. http://www.barharborcellars.com/.
207-288-3586 https://www.jordanswildblueberry.com/home Tasty & hearty breakfast & lunch, opens at 5AM. There is often a line of people waiting for tables, but the wait moves quickly! We’ve been eating breakfast here for 25+ years!
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Jordan's Restaurant - Breakfast - Lobster Rolls - Burgers - Pancakes - Sandwiches
80 Cottage St207-288-3586 https://www.jordanswildblueberry.com/home Tasty & hearty breakfast & lunch, opens at 5AM. There is often a line of people waiting for tables, but the wait moves quickly! We’ve been eating breakfast here for 25+ years!
Entertainment
Historic theater offering both movies and live entertainment in the heart of Bar Harbor
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1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage StHistoric theater offering both movies and live entertainment in the heart of Bar Harbor
A fun dine in movie theater! Sit on comfy couches in this unique movie theater experience! Offers pizza & beverages. Great family experience! Note, there are 2 different screens. On rainy days, reserve early as shows will sell out
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Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec PlA fun dine in movie theater! Sit on comfy couches in this unique movie theater experience! Offers pizza & beverages. Great family experience! Note, there are 2 different screens. On rainy days, reserve early as shows will sell out
Live theatre in Somesville! For show schedule and tickets, check the website: https://acadiarep.com/
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Acadia Repertory Theatre
1154 Main StreetLive theatre in Somesville! For show schedule and tickets, check the website: https://acadiarep.com/
Located on the mainland in Trenton, the Great Maine Lumberjack show is a must see! Shows are in the evening. Private lessons offered as well. Seating is partially covered in the event of rain. Check the website for tickets and showtimes: https://mainelumberjack.com/
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Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
127 Bar Harbor RoadLocated on the mainland in Trenton, the Great Maine Lumberjack show is a must see! Shows are in the evening. Private lessons offered as well. Seating is partially covered in the event of rain. Check the website for tickets and showtimes: https://mainelumberjack.com/
Live improv shows right in downtown Bar Harbor. Check the website for showtimes and info: http://www.improvacadia.com/
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ImprovAcadia
15 Cottage StLive improv shows right in downtown Bar Harbor. Check the website for showtimes and info: http://www.improvacadia.com/
Conseils sur la ville
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Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm. National park with a variety of activities (hiking, birding, picnicking, horseback riding, biking, photography, etc) & popular sites including Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, Otter Cliffs, the Carriage Trails, Echo Lake (swimming in summer). National Park pass required all year & May 26- Oct 19, reservations are required for driving to the top of Cadillac Mountain. (Hulls Cove entrance is 3 miles from Oak Grove House)