Bar Harbor is the basecamp for Acadia and a destination in its own right. Walk to Bar Island at low tide, watch for whales in Frenchman Bay, eat lobster on every pier, and catch the free Island Explorer shuttle into the park.
Bar Harbor
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Region
maine
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug +2 more
Daily Budget
$55–$350 USD
Getting There
Drive from Portland (3 hours) or Bangor (1 hour). Seasonal flights to Bar Harbor airport (BHB). Free Island Explorer shuttle in summer.
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