Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine, is well-known for being the entrance to Acadia National Park and has a long-standing reputation as a picturesque retreat that encapsulates all the state's best attributes. Its location along Frenchman Bay affords visitors a wealth of tranquil water vistas to their left and right, as well as rugged coasts that seem to have been plucked from a landscape painting. Plus, it's the perfect starting off place for some of the best whale watching cruises in Maine. In addition, the community cultivates a unique charm that gives the impression that you have left reality and entered a storybook.
However, the quantity of mouthwatering local lobster will undoubtedly bring you back to reality. This is the kind of location you go to to refresh and rediscover the simple pleasures: taking a leisurely stroll, admiring the water as the day wears off, and indulging in delectable local cuisine. All of that fits in perfectly with Bar Harbor.
Bar Harbor has so many options for those who love the outdoors. There are numerous boat cruises available, and Acadia National Park is about a mile away. Additionally, walking across the water, notably a sandbar connected to Bar Island, is among the most well-liked activities here. Between adventures, spend some time in Downtown Bar Harbor enjoying the local fare, which includes shellfish and blueberries, and learning about the people that live there, whether it be the indigenous people at the Abbe Museum or the animal population on land.
Rankings:
- #1 in Best Cheap Summer Vacations
- #1 in Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA
- #2 in Best Mountain Towns to Visit in the USA
- #2 in Best Places to Visit in Maine
- #4 in Best Weekend Getaways in New England
- #5 in Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S.
- #7 in Best Summer Vacations in the USA
- #12 in Best Places to Visit in July
- #16 in Best Places to Visit in the USA
- #16 in Best Summer Vacations
- #19 in Best Family Vacations in the USA
Location: Maine
