Bar Harbor Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Bar-Harbor is located in southeast Maine along the Atlantic seacoast. As soon as you near Bar Harbor along the tree lined road that leads into the village, you know you are someplace special. Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island, and surrounded by Acadia National Park, this town that was originally called Eden attracts thousands of visitors annually who come for the spectacular scenery and activities for the whole family. There are miles of trails for hiking in Acadia National Park, along with biking, canoeing, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, camping, horseback riding, snorkeling and diving and more. The Shore Path that begins near the town pier and continues for about half a mile along the eastern shore of town, is a hike not to be missed during your visit to Bar Harbor. During the summer season in Bar Harbor there are lots of outdoor festivals, art shows, music, special events and entertainment. Bar Harbor has lodging and dining for every taste and budget, and unique shops and art galleries. There is a charming shopping district in the village center, but also look for boutiques and specialty shops tucked along the side streets and alleys. Other points of interest in Bar Harbor include the Oceanarium, Natural History Museum, Lobster Hatchery and the Whale Watcher, which offers three-hour whale watching cruises. Bar Harbor is known as where "the mountain meets the sea," and was once the playground for the wealthy and famous. Today, visitors of all ages flock to this romantic seaside village to enjoy the quiet natural beauty of this island paradise.

Surrounding areas: Acadia, Maine (5.5 mi), Sorrento, Maine (6.2 mi), Somesville, Maine (6.4 mi), Mount Desert Island, Maine (7.2 mi), Northeast Harbor, Maine (7.5 mi), Winter Harbor, Maine (7.5 mi), Prospect Harbor, Maine (9.2 mi)

Bar Harbor Vacation Rentals

Bar Harbor Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Wonder View Inn	50 Eden St	Bar Habor, ME		(207) 288-3358
Atlantic Oakes	119 Eden St	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-5801
Bar Harbor Quality Inn	40 Kebo St	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-5403
Best Western Inn	RR 2 Box 1127	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-5823
Fairfield Inn	125 Eden St	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-8983
Fairfield Inn	325 Eden St	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-8883
Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort-bar Harbor	123 Eden St	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-9723
Snell House	21 Atlantic Ave	Bar Harbor, ME		(207) 288-8004
Colonial Travelodge	321 High St	Ellsworth, ME	14.1 mi.	(207) 667-5548
Holiday Inn-ellsworth-acadia NTL Park	215 High St	Ellsworth, ME	14.5 mi.	(207) 667-9341
Comfort Inn	130 High St	Ellsworth, ME	14.6 mi.	(207) 667-1345

Bar Harbor Weather & Climate

Southeast Maine , along the Atlantic Seacoast, has a distinct four-season climate. This area, often referred to as "Downeast Maine," includes the Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Visitors are advised to come prepared for a variety of weather conditions in this part of Maine because the climate is highly changeable. Temperatures in summer can range as much as 45 degrees F to 85 degrees F. Spring and fall temperatures vary from 30 degrees F to 70 degrees F. You may also encounter fog or rain at any time. The Maine coastal climate is ranked second to only the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation. This moisture occurs in every form at Acadia National Park. Ice storms are regular in winter and early spring. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	31°F	10°F	5.94 in.	-
February	34°F	13°F	4.52 in.	36°F
March	41°F	22°F	5.46 in.	38°F
April	52°F	32°F	4.93 in.	43°F
May	65°F	42°F	4.53 in.	49°F
June	74°F	51°F	4.10 in.	54°F
July	79°F	57°F	3.38 in.	58°F
August	78°F	56°F	2.93 in.	62°F
September	69°F	48°F	4.42 in.	58°F
October	57°F	38°F	4.86 in.	54°F
November	47°F	28°F	6.42 in.	52°F
December	36°F	16°F	5.81 in.	44°F

Bar Harbor Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located about 8 miles northwest of Bar Harbor, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located approximately 42 miles northwest of Bar Harbor in Bangor, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located roughly 49 miles west of Bar Harbor in Rockland, Maine, and finally the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 73 miles west of Bar Harbor in Waterville, Maine.

Bar Harbor Attractions


Water Parks
Odyssey Water Park	Trenton	ME	8.8 mi.

Golf Courses
Kebo Valley Club	Bar Harbor	ME
Grindstone Neck Golf Course	Winter Harbor	ME	5.6 mi.
Northeast Harbor Golf Club	Northeast Harbor	ME	7.5 mi.
Causeway Club	Southwest Harbor	ME	9.2 mi.
Bar Harbor Golf Course	Ellsworth	ME	10.3 mi.
White Birches Country Club	Ellsworth	ME	18.4 mi.
Island Country Club	Sunset	ME	27.4 mi.
Lucerne Hills Golf Club	East Holden	ME	29.2 mi.
Castine Golf Club	Castine	ME	29.4 mi.
Bucksport Golf Club	Bucksport	ME	29.8 mi.

Ski Areas
Camden Snowbowl	Camden	ME	44.0 mi.
Big Squaw	Greenville	ME	100.4 mi.
Sugarloaf USA	Kingfield	ME	103.5 mi.
Black Mountain	Rumford	ME	116.1 mi.

State Parks
Lamoine State Park		ME	6.0 mi.
Fort Point State Park		ME	30.1 mi.
Moose Point State Park		ME	36.2 mi.
Roque Bluffs State Park		ME	38.9 mi.

Museums
Farnsworth Art Museum	Rockland	ME	48.6 mi.	(Art)

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