Melissa & Dana’s guidebook for Bar Harbor

Melissa & Dana
Melissa & Dana
Melissa & Dana’s guidebook for Bar Harbor

Dining

A local favorite for fried seafood, chowder, salad, etc. We love the fried clams and a beer https://www.thirstywhaletavern.com/
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The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage St
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A local favorite for fried seafood, chowder, salad, etc. We love the fried clams and a beer https://www.thirstywhaletavern.com/
There's something for everyone (including children, gluten free, etc.) at this local favorite. We recommend the nomad burger and "Margarita of the Moment" https://www.sidestreetbarharbor.com/
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Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick St
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There's something for everyone (including children, gluten free, etc.) at this local favorite. We recommend the nomad burger and "Margarita of the Moment" https://www.sidestreetbarharbor.com/
The mojitos and mushroom spring rolls (only offered inside the main restaurant) are a must! There is also an outdoor Parilla (grill) with its own tapas style menu https://www.havanamaine.com/
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Havana
318 Main St
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The mojitos and mushroom spring rolls (only offered inside the main restaurant) are a must! There is also an outdoor Parilla (grill) with its own tapas style menu https://www.havanamaine.com/
We love the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich. Grab a cup of coffee inside while you wait.
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Cafe This Way
14 Mt Desert St
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We love the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich. Grab a cup of coffee inside while you wait.
A 15 minute drive from downtown, eat wood fired pizza on the lovely patio overlooking the horse pasture https://www.sweetpeascafemaine.com/
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Sweet Pea's Cafe
854 ME-3
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A 15 minute drive from downtown, eat wood fired pizza on the lovely patio overlooking the horse pasture https://www.sweetpeascafemaine.com/
Located just downstairs, this great restaurant couldn't be more convenient! Wood fired pizza, craft beer, and delicious duck fat french fries...
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Blaze
198 Main St
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Located just downstairs, this great restaurant couldn't be more convenient! Wood fired pizza, craft beer, and delicious duck fat french fries...
The best sandwiches! You can dine on picnic tables in the sunflower patch or take on your hike, but definitely call ahead or order online. We love the Grand Banker and Summer Kitchen.
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Mother's Kitchen
1501 ME-102
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The best sandwiches! You can dine on picnic tables in the sunflower patch or take on your hike, but definitely call ahead or order online. We love the Grand Banker and Summer Kitchen.
Have tea & popovers on the lawn after a nearby hike (parking is limited so consider taking the Island Explorer Shuttle to this popular spot)
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Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop Rd
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Have tea & popovers on the lawn after a nearby hike (parking is limited so consider taking the Island Explorer Shuttle to this popular spot)
Just a few doors down the street. Great coffee, baked goods and tacos! And wifi.
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Choco-Latte
240 Main St
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Just a few doors down the street. Great coffee, baked goods and tacos! And wifi.
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Mount Dessert Bakery
122 Cottage St
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Amazing view of the working waterfront and besides the freshest lobsters, the BEST burgers!
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Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston Rd
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Amazing view of the working waterfront and besides the freshest lobsters, the BEST burgers!
Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade biscuits with strawberry butter...
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2 Cats Bar Harbor
130 Cottage St
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Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade biscuits with strawberry butter...

Things to do besides Acadia National Park

Enjoy pizza and beer or wine while watching recent and often unusual releases
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Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec Pl
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Enjoy pizza and beer or wine while watching recent and often unusual releases
A historic theater showing films and live entertainment
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1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage St
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A historic theater showing films and live entertainment
Canoe or kayak on Long Pond with a mountain backdrop
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National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh Rd
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Canoe or kayak on Long Pond with a mountain backdrop
A beautiful museum showcasing such an important part of our local history. Perfect for a rainy day. Located on the Village Green.
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Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert St
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A beautiful museum showcasing such an important part of our local history. Perfect for a rainy day. Located on the Village Green.
A great tour with our friend Jason!
Acadia Lobster Cruise
11 Apple Ln
A great tour with our friend Jason!
They can set you up with bikes for the whole family and a rack for your car. Check out Acadia’s carriage roads!
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Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage St
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They can set you up with bikes for the whole family and a rack for your car. Check out Acadia’s carriage roads!
Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
200 Main St
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Kebo Valley Club
136 Eagle Lake Rd
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Book a private sailing charter in the Great Harbor (departing in Southwest Harbor) with our friend Pat!
Ambergris Voyages
172 Clark Point Road
Book a private sailing charter in the Great Harbor (departing in Southwest Harbor) with our friend Pat!
Reserve a spot online to park your vehicle to catch the first sunrise on the East coast, or a beautiful sunset.
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Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
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Reserve a spot online to park your vehicle to catch the first sunrise on the East coast, or a beautiful sunset.
Trailheads for the Beehive and Gorham Mountain are right across the street. It’s a popular area so consider riding the Island Explorer which is right across the street at the Village Green and leaving the car behind.
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Sandstrand
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Trailheads for the Beehive and Gorham Mountain are right across the street. It’s a popular area so consider riding the Island Explorer which is right across the street at the Village Green and leaving the car behind.
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Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main St
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Acadia Bike Rentals
48 Cottage St
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Bar Harbor Walbeobachtungsunternehmen
1 West St
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For local information, to purchase your Acadia National Park pass, and July 4th schedule.
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
For local information, to purchase your Acadia National Park pass, and July 4th schedule.

Shopping

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Bark Harbor
150 Main St
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Unique gifts and local jewelry
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Spruce & Gussy
12 Mt Desert St
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Unique gifts and local jewelry
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars
8 Rodick Pl
Sample before you buy!
In case you forgot anything for your Acadia National Park adventures
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Cadillac Mountain Sports
26 Cottage St
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In case you forgot anything for your Acadia National Park adventures
Locally made jewelry, including sea glass jewelry. A 20 minute drive from Bar Harbor
Lisa Hall Jewelry
8 Summit Rd
Locally made jewelry, including sea glass jewelry. A 20 minute drive from Bar Harbor
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
56 Main St
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Groceries

A great selection of cheese and charcuterie too! Just a few doors down the street across from Choco-Latte.
House Wine
227 Main St
A great selection of cheese and charcuterie too! Just a few doors down the street across from Choco-Latte.
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Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage St
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A&B Naturals
101 Cottage St
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Peekytoe Provisions
244 Main St
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Sightseeing

Located at the Village Green. Leave your car parked at our home and ride to the trail head!
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Island Explorer
19 Firefly Ln
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Located at the Village Green. Leave your car parked at our home and ride to the trail head!

Tipps für Reisende

Mit Kindern reisen

Acadia Baby Gear delivers so you don't have to pack!

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