MAINE INDIAN HERITAGE 207-288-3519 The most fascinating journey in Bar Harbor begins at the Abbe Museum! Discover the story of the first people of Maine through exhibitions and programs that span 10,000 years of history, art and archaeology. Learn about the Native people of Maine today and enjoy their songs and stories, arts and crafts. Visit the Museum Shop for high quality gifts crafted by Maine Native people. New downtown museum: open April through December. Historic Abbe at Sieur de Monts Spring: open mid-May through mid-October. Admission Included for all Acadia Hotel guests. Bar Harbor, Maine. CRYSTAL SEAS KAYAKING. 207-288-4447 877-732-7877 Sea Kayak the waters surrounding Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park with Crystal Seas Kayaking. Let our registered Maine guides show you the beauty and wildlife that this region has to offer. We focus on small groups of 8 or less and use fiberglass sea kayaks. 3 hour, sunset and day tours. Depart from our private kayak docks and keep your feet dry. Fun, safe and personal. Bar Harbor Regency Dock, 123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. DIVER ED'S DIVE-IN THEATER. 207-288-DIVE(3483) Come aboard The Seal and watch live underwater footage as Diver Ed searches the bottom of Frenchman Bay for fascinating critters. Then roll up your sleeves and get ready to touch starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, lobsters, and whatever else he can fit into his catchbag to bring up to the boat! Diver Ed makes this vacation adventure entertaining as well as educational! Daily trips at 9:30am, 1:30pm 5:30pm. Open: Memorial Day weekend-Columbus Day. Bar Harbor Inn Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine. DOWNEAST FRIENDSHIP SLOOP CHARTERS. 207-266-5210 Escape the crowds! Enjoy a private sailing charter on our traditional Friendship Sloop, originally designed in the late 1800's by Maine fishermen hauling lobster traps. We offer day sails, sunset trips, instruction, lobster bakes and overnights. Help out with the sails, take the helm or relax and keep watch for seals, bald eagles, and porpoise. Sailing 7 days a week from the Harborside Marina. Harborside Marina, 55 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. DOWNEAST SAILING ADVENTURES. 888-405-SAIL (7245) Step back in time aboard an Acadia Tradition. Sail aboard the schooner Rachel B. Jackson. The Rachel B. Jackson was built in Maine is a working replica of an 1890's coastal schooner. Experience an authentic vessel of another era as you help set sail take a turn at the helm. Or you may just wish to sit back relax let your crew make this adventure the highlight of your Bar Harbor Vacation. 2-2 1/2 hr. trips; 4 trips daily, departing from the Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street. Available for private parties. PO Box 901, Bar Harbor, Maine. DOWNEAST WINDJAMMER CRUISES. 207-288-4585/207-546-2927 Come enjoy a 1 1/2 to 2 hour windjammer cruise aboard the majestic 151' 4-masted schooner, Margaret Todd. Sail among the islands of Frenchman Bay. Bring your binoculars keep a look out for bald eagles, seals porpoise. Help the crew hoist sail or just relax on our spacious decks. We also have 4 hour Deep Sea Fishing Trips on our fishing vessel Katherine. Bar Harbor Inn Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine. LULU LOBSTER BOAT RIDE. 207-963-2341 866-235-2341 (toll free in Maine only) Discover Bar Harbor's most exclusive, personal and unique sightseeing cruise. Join Captain John on Lulu, a traditional Downeast lobster boat, for a 2 hour tour of Frenchman Bay. A maximum of 15 passengers enjoy an up-close demonstration of lobster fishing, fascinating seal watching and breathtaking coastal scenery. Share the Captain's interest in nature and local history and folklore. Sailings daily May to October. Adults $25, seniors $22, children $15. Free on-site parking. Harborside Hotel Marina, 55 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. NATIONAL PARK SEA KAYAK TOURS. 207-288-0342/ or 800-347-0940 Paddle to remote Western Side of MDI with professional Maine Guides. Personalized (12 people max) Ecotours, 1/2 day morning, afternoon sunset tours. Best wildlife sightings: harbor seals, osprey, porpoise, eagles more. Featuring comfortable, stable tandem Necky Kayaks. All tours include a brief stop on a beach/island. Kayaking is our only business. Locally owned/operated with a perfect safety record since 1993. All equipment, van transp., instruction included for $48/person. Beginners welcome. Open daily at 9am. 39 Cottage Street (Nxt to Criterion Movie Theatre), Bar Harbor, Maine. SEA VENTURE CUSTOM BOAT TOURS. 207-288-3355 Treat yourself! Captain Winston Shaw, an expert naturalist with 28 years local experience, offers totally unique private boat tours for individuals and parties of up to 6. Wide variety of enjoyable 1 to 8 hour trips custom designed around your interests and timetable. Discover eagles, seals, loons, and other fascinating wildlife, along with spectacular sea cliffs, secluded coves, picturesque island lighthouses, and breathtaking sunsets. Affordable prices. Free no-hassle parking. 29 DeGregoire Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. AQUATERRA ADVENTURES. 207-288-0007 1-877-386-4124 Sea kayaking at its finest with some of the most experienced guides instructors in the area. You will find a kayak waiting for you at our specially designed kayak launch facility on the waterfront. We have the largest variety of tours instruction programs. Family groups can enjoy kayaking with their kids on our Discovery Adventure. The more experienced may want to take a stroke refinement course or increase their knowledge on rescue skills. Fastest access to the Bay. Incredible wildlife sightings awesome views. Call today! 1 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. 207-288-2984/207-546-2927 Enjoy spectacular views as you travel between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor. You'll pass by lighthouses, mountains, fishing villages, mansions, and lobstermen hauling their traps during the one hour trip. Explore the scenic waterfront and shops. Bike the 12 mile loop around the Schoodic Point section of Acadia National Park. Enjoy Bar Harbor with its shopping, museums, restaurants and more. Bar Harbor Inn Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine. BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH CO. 207-288-2386 1-800-533-Wale No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without the ultimate thrill of a whale watch adventure. Choose between one of our exciting whale watches, aboard our high-speed catamaran, or a lobster and seal watch on the Miss Samantha. All our tours are fully narrated and our experienced crew is guaranteed to make your trip unforgettable. We offer several tours throughout the day and evening. Conveniently located at the town pier, the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. is the only place you need for adventure in Bar Harbor. Group rates are available. 1 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. (BAY FERRIES LIMITED) 207-288-3395 888-249-7245 Ferry service to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Casino, dining, duty free shopping, movies, bar, day trips and exciting overnight packages to Canada. June 1 - October 15. Daily 6am-10pm. 121 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. COASTAL KAYAKING TOURS. 207-288-9605 800-526-8615 We specialize in small groups (12 people per tour) and personalized service, featuring the island's most experienced guide staff. Glide among the islands of Frenchman Bay, seeing seals, porpoises, bald eagles and other wildlife. Trips from 2-and-a-half hours to 3 days. Paddle with us and see why Coastal Kayaking Tours, with 24 years experience, is New England's premier sea kayaking outfitter. Have fun with our superb guides! No experience necessary. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, across from the post office. Open every day at 8am. 48 Cottage St., Bar Harbor, Maine. Things to Do on Land. 288-3130 Make your own souvenirs - you'll smile whenever you see them. Paint a special box for the sea glass you collected or mosaic a unique frame for a photo you've taken. Ready-to-decorate mugs, plates, mirrors, lighthouses and more await your personal touch. You can also browse our gallery of local artwork for a one of a kind...

Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. Bar Harbor Maine is the largest town on Mount Desert Island. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are located on Mount Desert Island. Acadia National Park is the countries second busiest National Park, only behind the venerable Yellowstone National Park. Acadia is without compare as the Mountains truly meet the Sea here and offer one of the most spectacular settings on the entire East Coast (if not the most spectacular)! Bar Harbor, being the largest town on Mount Desert Island (home of Acadia National Park) is synonymous with the Park. Mount Dessert and Bar Harbor Maine offer an endless array of activities for everyone. Some of the must see and dos in and around Acadia National Park include: a visit to Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Otter Cliff. A drive up Cadillac Mountain for sunrise or sunset and a scone at the Jordon Pond House. Tour the stunning gardens at Asticou or take a boat ride out of Bar Harbor and/or nearby Northeast Harbor. On the ocean and land, visitors and guests can tour the island on their own, or let experienced Maine guides show them the way. For cyclists, there are 55 miles of carriage trails that lace their way through Acadia. Bike beside crystal clear lakes and spectacular mountains. Or take a bus or trolley tour and let someone else show you the way. There are local companies and registered Maine Guides expert in the wildlife and the history of the area; there are also walking tours of Bar Harbor. Rent a kayak or canoe and tour on your own or better still in the company of Maine Guides and explore Mount Desert Island's fascinating coastline. Or set sail with one of the professional crews in search of whales, seals, seabirds, the stories of the cottage era, or simply relax under billowing sails of a Maine Tall Schooner. For the culturally inclined, Bar Harbor offers two celebrated music festivals offering everything from string orchestras, through chamber music, to jazz. Local bars and clubs host a range of bands and solo artists that complete the musical mix. If you are planning to visit in the winter (The Acadia Hotel is closed), the carriage trails make for excellent cross-country skiing, the park loop road is a haven for snowmobilers, and the trails under their coating of white take on a fresh new look. Acadia's peaks and cliffs also offer new workouts to the experienced in this most challenging of seasons. Ice climbing routes abound and trails show a true wild side. Things to Do in Acadia and Bar Harbor