Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a charming seaside town on Mount Desert Island, right at the gateway to Acadia National Park. It has a busy little downtown, a pretty harbor, and boats coming and going all day.
It is loved for its whale-watching boat trips, fresh seafood, and a natural sandbar that lets you walk to a nearby island when the tide goes out. Visitors from all over the world stroll its friendly streets full of shops and ice cream.
Wildlife
Boat tours take you out to see humpback whales, playful dolphins, puffins, and bald eagles nesting on the islands.
Tides
When the tide is low, a hidden sandbar appears so you can walk across to Bar Island, but you must come back before the water returns.
Food
This is a great spot to try a real Maine lobster, warm blueberry pie, and homemade ice cream by the water.