Bar Harbor Bike Shop 141 Cottage St.
207-288-3886
barharborbike.comSaltair Inn 207-288-2882
saltairinn.comBass Cottage Inn 866-782-9224
basscottage.comBar Harbor Inn & Spa 800-248-3351
barharborinn.comSeacroft Inn 800-824-9694
seacroftinn.com
For budget to moderate accommodations.Highbrook Motel 800-338-9688
highbrookmotel.com
For budget to moderate accommodations.Cromwell Harbor Motel 207-288-3201 or 800-544-3201
cromwellharbor.com
For budget to moderate accommodations.Carmen Verandah 119 Main St.
207-288-2766
Shoot pool, boogie, and catch last call for drinks and late-night nibbles.Criterion Theatre and Arts Center 35 Cottage St.
207-288-3441
criteriontheater.com
Try for a seat in the floating balcony, an architectural feat.Improv Acadia 15 Cottage St.
207-288-2503
improvacadia.com
An improvisational comedy show.Burning Tree 69 Otter Creek Drive
207-288-9331
Fine dining, 10 minutes from downtown by car. Havana 318 Main St.
207-288-2822
havanamaine.com
Fine dining in downtown Bar Harbor.McKay's Public House 231 Main St.
207-288-2002
mckayspublichouse.com
A choice for all budgets and appetites with a menu ranging from pub fare to bouillabaisse and dining inside or in a garden patio setting.Reel Pizza Cinerama 33 Kennebec Place
207-288-3811
reelpizza.com
Pair pizza with a flick.Poor Boy's Gourme 300 Main St.
207-288-4148
poorboysgourmet.com
If you're on a tight budget, skip the sunset activity and catch the early-bird $8.95 menu, served 4:30--6 p.m.Coastal Kayaking Tours 48 Cottage St.
207-288-9605 or 800-526-8615
acadiafun.com
Book a sunset paddle. St. Saviour's Church 41 Mt. Desert St.
207-288-4215
ellsworthme.org/ssaviour
Ten of its 42 stained glass windows are attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany. Free tours are scheduled in July and AugustGeorge B. Dorr Museum 105 Eden St.
207-277-5395
coa.edu
A natural-history museum with a please-touch attitude.Bar Harbor Historical Society Museum 33 Ledgelawn Ave.
207-288-3807
barharborhistorical.org
Features old photos depicting the island before and after the fire.Jordan Pond Fifty-seven miles of car-free Carriage Roads. These roads are ideal for walking or bicycling or for a bridge treasure hunt--they're noted on maps.Bar Harbor Whale Museum 207-288-0288
barharborwhalemuseum.org
Operated by naturalists from College of the Atlantic's Allied Whale program, has exhibits on whales and other sea life. Abbe Museum 26 Mt. Desert St.
207-288-3519
abbemuseum.org
Specializes in Native American culture.Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream 7 Firefly Lane
mdiic.com
Refuel with Bucket of Truth, Girl Scouts Gone Wild, Midlife Crisis or a more mundane flavor choice.Jordan Pond House Park Loop Road
207-288-3316
jordanpond.com
Reservations strongly advised
Has a long tradition as a stop for afternoon tea and popovers on the lawn overlooking the pond, but lunch is equally delightful and good.Gorham Mountain A 1.8-mile round trip up the third lowest peak in Acadia.Ocean Path An easy walk along the shorefront, stretching two miles to Otter PointGreat Head A moderate hike that delivers big views.Acadia National Park's Hull's Cove Visitor Center Route 3
207-288-3338
nps.gov/acad
Purchase a park pass (seven-day pass is $20 per car or $5 per individual). Then, drive the 20-mile Park Loop Road.Cadillac Mountain Bask in morning rays and take in the panoramic views over Frenchman Bay and beyond. Jordan's 80 Cottage St.
207-288-3586
A family classic, for blueberry muffins or blueberry pancakes. Café This Way 14 Mt. Desert St.
207-288-4483
cafethisway.com
Big breakfasts with creative flair 2 Cats 130 Cottage St.
207-288-2808
2catsbarharbor.com
Big breakfasts with creative flair.