2019 Bar Harbor Visitors' Guide

Bar Harbor Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island BAR HARBOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Official Visitors’ Guide 2019

Places to Stay

Things to Do

Where to Eat

Relax at seaside spas, enjoy downtime at familyowned B&Bs, or get back to nature at a cozy cabin or local camping spot.

Hike or bike Acadia’s carriage roads, sail through Frenchman Bay, or enjoy an afternoon stroll in downtown Bar Harbor.

Enjoy fresh lobster, locally-caught seafood, and other Maine delicacies from our bountiful and pristine coastal waters.

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Bar Harbor is home to The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), one of the world’s premier biomedical research institutions.

Our employees are passionate about our mission: to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Scientists around the globe depend on JAX as they search to cure devastating conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s and diabetes, to autism and cancer.

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Contents

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 07 Welcome  13 In-Town Tours & Parks  14 Acadia National Park  18 Island Beacons  20 Ecotourism & Green Initiatives  22 Shopping  30 Events  39 Places to Stay  56 Things to Do  66 Where to Eat  81 Neighbor Villages  90 Directory

©2019 Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce PO Box 158, Bar Harbor, ME 0460 207-288-5103 Cover photo by Barry Gutradt. Table of Contents photos by Michael Belinski. Interior photos by Sue Anne Hodges, Michael Belinski, Jeff Dobbs, Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Julie Veilleux, Margo Paige/The Overseas Escape, Nina St. Germain, Heather Anderson, Shutterstock, Alice Clair, Pixabay, & Unsplash.

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Welcome

Dear Visitors, Welcome to Bar Harbor!

I am so excited for you to visit us! As a resident, small business owner and member of this great community it is a pleasure to invite you to experience all we have to offer.

Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island have something for everyone. A quintessential rocky Maine coastline, Acadia National Park’s majestic mountain vistas, lovely seaside towns, excellent restaurants, a rich history as an artists’ retreat, and working fishing villages are only a few of the many attractions waiting for you.

Looking for adventure? How about rock climbing? You can enjoy hiking or biking 45 miles of carriage roads and over 125 miles of trails. If you’re looking for something a little less taxing, try our popular lobster and sunset boat cruises, sail boat tours, or deep sea fishing.

After a day of exploring and adventuring you can find numerous restaurants to satisfy every appetite. In Bar Harbor you can enjoy cocktails by the water, a Downeast dinner on the pier, a lobster roll to-go, or fine dining at one of our various establishments. There are also shops to explore, art galleries and museums, wine tastings, and unique hands-on art workshops.

Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island also have lodging to accommodate all different styles. Luxurious accommodations on the waterfront, a cabin in the woods, cozy B&Bs, and family-owned motels are a few of the many options to choose from.

Acadia National Park, one of the best known features of this area, for over a century has inspired young and old alike. We hope that you will visit yourself and see just how beautiful our island is. We love to see how you enjoyed yourself while you were here—please share your photos on social media by tagging them with #VisitBarHarbor!

Before you arrive don’t forget to check out barharborcalendar.com to see all the exciting events that will be happening while you are here!

It is always a great time to visit “America’s Favorite Place.” We are a community of people who are proud to call Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island home and we’re waiting to welcome you!

Sincerely,

Martha Searchfield Executive Director Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome

Downtown Bar Harbor’s wayfinding signs will point you in the right direction! Use the key below to help you get around.

Visitor Information MDI Hospital Public Parking RV Parking Public Restroom Fire/Police

Welcome Centers The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce welcomes you at two locations:

Cruise Ship Harbormaster Island Explorer Island Explorer Route Shore Path Shore Path Access Village Route to Great Meadow Loop

■ The Welcome Center on US Route 3­­­—right before the bridge onto Mount Desert Island­­­—is open from April to October.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to answer your questions about the area, including lodging and dining information, and to provide maps and brochures. Summer hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday–Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

■ A second Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center located at the corner of Cottage Street and Main Street in downtown Bar Harbor is open year-round.

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Bar Harbor & Mount Desert Island Welcome You Breathtaking coastal views, a picturesque downtown, rich history and culture, and a plethora of activities combined with the authenticity and warmth of our residents are what make this place Maine’s number one destination.

Whether you’re planning a visit, or have just arrived— welcome to Bar Harbor! We want you to enjoy your stay, make lasting memories here, tell your friends and family about us, and come back many times.

HISTORY Settled in 1763 and originally incorporated as the town of

NATURAL BEAUTY Along with its rocky coast, Bar Harbor is home to a few of

Eden, Bar Harbor has been home to fishermen, shipbuilders,

nature’s wonders. Cadillac Mountain, the highest point

artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and business people. Such

along the North Atlantic Seaboard, overlooks the Atlantic

diversity shaped its unique culture and helped to rebuild

Ocean. If you want the full view of the island’s natural

after the devastating Fire of 1947 that nearly destroyed

beauty, visit Acadia National Park and hike or bike one of

the town. Today, we welcome millions of visitors each year

the many trails carved throughout the park. Wildlife call

from around the world. We are proud to share our history

this natural landscape home. By going on a whale watching

with you at one of our many museums, including the

or bird watching tour, you can get a closer look at the

Abbe Museum, which showcases Wabanaki artifacts and

fascinating creatures that live on our land and in our sea.

celebrates Native American culture and history.

CULTURE

ACTIVITIES Hiking, biking, and kayaking make Bar Harbor an outdoor

While it is a small town, Bar Harbor boasts a large arts

enthusiast’s paradise. Lighthouses, museums, and

and culture scene. Along with a number of art galleries,

beaches offer some great sights. When you need some

the town is home to several museums and nature

downtime, you can enjoy a delicious meal of locally

centers. All year long, you can enjoy live music, theater,

caught seafood at one of the town’s many fine restaurants

and comedy performances. During the summer season,

or casual dining venues. If you prefer to be pampered,

watch local shops and restaurants become art exhibits

you can book a day at the spa or a relaxing massage.

and performance stages during the monthly art walks.

You can even bring some of our art home with you as a

Mount Desert Island greets visitors from all over the world

souvenir by purchasing the work of our local artisans and

each and every year. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or

craftsmen at one of our many shops and boutiques.

have been visiting the island since childhood, welcome and enjoy your stay.

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This map shows routes from 2018. Adjustments will be made for 2019.

Check the Island Explorer website in the spring for an updated route map. www.ExploreAcadia.com.

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Bar Harbor

In-town Tours & Parks Get to Know

Photo by Sue Anne Hodges Once you find yourself in downtown Bar Harbor, you’ll want to learn more about our exceptional little village. You can learn a lot on your own with a walking tour or from a comfortable seat in the park. Here are just a few of your options: VILLAGE GREEN

SHORE PATH

Smack in the center of town along Main Street, the Village

Along the shore of Frenchman Bay—starting at the town

Green offers a great place to sit and people watch. In

pier near Agamont Park—runs a narrow path bordered by

the summer, it’s home to a biweekly concert series, art

beach roses known as the Shore Path. Less than a mile

shows, and other cultural events. And throughout the year,

long, the path follows the seawall and offers striking

seasonal celebrations bring the Village Green to life.

views of the Atlantic Ocean and Porcupine Islands to the left and gorgeous, sprawling homes and inns to the right.

GRANT PARK Grant Park is hidden away at the end of Albert Meadow

BAR ISLAND WALK

across from the Village Green. Down the road and through

You’ll want to check the tide charts before heading out

the gates, and you’ll have found a quiet park overlooking

on this jaunt. At low tide, there’s plenty of time to walk

the ocean. This park had renovations and improvements

across the shell-covered sand bar from Bridge Street to

in 2017.

Bar Island (less than a mile). You’ll get oceanside views of West Street’s Millionaire’s Row, and then from the island’s

HISTORIC WALK

highest point, a wonderful look back at lively Bar Harbor.

For an intimate and entertaining way to explore downtown Bar Harbor, try a historic walk past 25

AGAMONT PARK

magnificent structures—some on the National Historic

On a grassy hill overlooking the town pier and the harbor,

Register—dating from 1860. It’s as simple as three rights

Agamont Park is the perfect place to enjoy an ice cream

and three lefts. You’ll start from the Village Green for an

cone or share a picnic lunch. Kick back, relax, and watch

in-town tour past elegant mansions, majestic churches,

the harbor bustle.

and refurbished municipal buildings. And in just a few short miles, you’ll return to the Village Green.

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Acadia National Park Acadia National Park falls in the top ten list of most visited parks in the United States, welcoming more than three million travelers every year.

Established by Woodrow Wilson in 1916 with 6,000 acres, Acadia now covers more than 49,000 acres thanks to the remarkable dedication and philanthropy of wealthy private citizens such as Charles W. Eliot, George B. Dorr, and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The park encompasses nearly half of Mount Desert Island, a scattering of smaller islands, and the Schoodic Peninsula.

Early risers can drive, bike, or walk to watch the sunrise along Acadia’s beautiful rocky shoreline on Ocean Drive. They’ll be among the first in the United States to see the dawning of a new day. Later they can enjoy dinner or simply stop in for popovers and strawberry jam at the famous Jordan Pond House, a delightful restaurant founded in the early 1870s.

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Since Acadia is so popular in the summer, plan ahead to avoid traffic congestion and long waits. Hike, bike, or walk to popular attractions in the early morning or late afternoons to avoid crowds or take the fare-free* Island Explorer bus instead of driving.

Motorists who drive the Park Loop Road enjoy a 27-mile ride along oceanside cliffs and through mountain forests, stopping at scenic turnouts and notable attractions along the way, such as the mighty Thunder Hole and Sand Beach. The trip is a must.

One of the most amazing features of Acadia National Park is the interlaced system of hiking trails and carriage roads. With varied lengths and levels of difficulty, the 125 miles of trails appeal to everyone from casual walkers to seasoned triathletes. Hike, bike, snowshoe, cross country ski – or go by horse-drawn carriage.

You’ll love your visit to Acadia, and you’ll want to come again to enjoy every amazing season.

Photo by Heather Anderson

*Acadia National Park Pass is required if using the Island Explorer Bus service in the Park.

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Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you crave, MDI is teeming with fabulous experiences.

Take a step back in time when you walk, hike, bike, snowshoe,

Acadia offers more than 125 miles of interconnected and

or cross-country ski the carriage roads of Mount Desert

looping hiking trails that appeal to explorers of all skill

Island. You can choose to go by horse and carriage, the way

levels. To simply relax and enjoy your vacation on a scenic

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. intended when he built the 45 miles

yet casual walk, try some local favorites which can all be

of crushed stone roads between 1913 and 1940. No matter

reached from the Island Explorer Bus Service …

how you experience the carriage roads, you’ll enjoy the magnificent beauty that surrounds them.

OCEAN PATH From the upper parking lot at Sand Beach, this easy walk

Though sometimes called carriage trails, the word trail is

takes you to Otter Point and back. The entire trail skirts

truly a misnomer. The historic carriage roads are 16 feet

the Atlantic, so you have breathtaking views at every step.

wide with generous crowns that keep them well drained.

Stop at Thunder Hole for photos (Easy, 4 mile round trip).

Considered the best example of broken stone roads in the United States, they are, indeed, an engineering wonder.

JESUP PATH

Local workers quarried granite right here on the island to

Start in town at the Village Green and connect to the

build the intricate network of roads and 17 spectacular

Jesup Path, which meanders through the woods near Kebo

stone bridges. In fact, the stone cutters developed such skill

Valley Golf Club and across a bog to Great Meadow, a

that Rockefeller asked them to create a more rustic look. He

freshwater marsh (2.5 miles, easy). Visit with park rangers

also took care to preserve trees and to landscape with native

at Acadia’s Nature Center, take a walk through the Wild

plants— ferns, sheep laurel, and blueberry bushes—so the

Gardens of Acadia, and visit the historic Abbe Museum

roads blend naturally with their surroundings.

before returning to Bar Harbor. For a one-way walk, take the Island Explorer bus to Sieur de Monts then take a

The well-marked roads wander through Acadia National

leisurely stroll back to Bar Harbor after visiting these park

Park, covering long, shady stretches of woodland, skirting

highlights.

peaceful lakes and ponds, circling mountain elevations, and showcasing breathtaking views of the Atlantic and nearby

CADILLAC MOUNTAIN

islands.

Hike on the North or South Ridge Trails to the Cadillac summit at 1,530 feet to enjoy spectacular 360-degree

More than 60 years ago Rockefeller donated 11,000 acres

views of Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay, and the Cranberry

to Acadia National Park, complete with the road system he

Isles. If driving is your only option, remember that the road

planned, funded, and constructed. Today both Mainers and

to Cadillac often closes when parking is full so visit by tour

visitors enjoy the quiet beauty of Acadia’s beautiful carriage

bus for sunrise or sunset, or enjoy the moon rise or beauty

roads.

of the starry night skies from this mountain instead.

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Acadia National Park THE PRECIPICE

COMPASS HARBOR

On the eastern face of Champlain Mountain, you’ll

Visit the remains of the cottage home of the father of

discover the most challenging of the park’s hiking trails.

Acadia, George B. Dorr. Enjoy an old growth forest and

With an exposed 1000-foot vertical surface ascended on

scenic views of the Bar Harbor shoreline. This path is a

rung ladders, the climb is strenuous and recommended

short walk from the ball fields located on the south-side

for experienced, fit, and fearless adventurers. This hike

of Bar Harbor. It is the easiest trail to access on foot from

is not recommended for young children or hikers with

Bar Harbor so it is perfect if you want to leave your car at

a fear of heights. Dogs are prohibited for their safety.

your downtown hotel or if you want to take a short ride on

The Precipice is also home to a family of endangered

the Island Explorer bus from another Bar Harbor location.

peregrine falcons and is always closed between late spring and early summer while these territorial birds are nesting.

The best place to get expansive scenic views of Acadia National Park is from offshore in Frenchman Bay. Avoid the bustle of mid-day crowds and join a Ranger-led boat tour around Mount Desert Island or visit an offshore island…

FRENCHMAN BAY CRUISE Join a park ranger for a 1.5 hour sail on the 151-foot long windjammer, the Margaret Todd. Sail amongst the porcupine islands and enjoy shoreline views of Acadia National Park. Watch for marine mammals and sea birds in Frenchman Bay. Tour departs from the Bar Harbor Inn dock in Bar Harbor. For reservations, call (207)288-4585 or visit www.downeastwindjammer.com.

Photo by Jeff Dobbs ISLESFORD SCENIC & HISTORIC CRUISE Join a park ranger for a 3-hour cruise to explore the connections between people and the sea with a visit to the Islesford Historical Museum and Little Cranberry Island. Enjoy sweeping views of Somes Sound, watch for marine mammals and sea birds, and view multiple lighthouses while travelling to the lobstering community of Islesford. Tour departs from Northeast Harbor.

For reservations, call (207)276-5352 or visit www. cruiseacadia.com.

BAKER ISLAND CRUISE

These are the boat tours with park rangers on-board

Join a park ranger on a five-hour ocean and island

but many other boat tour options exist for sea kayaking,

tour to Baker Island to visit a historic cemetery and

lobstering, nature viewing, whale watching, underwater

homestead, the Baker Island Lighthouse, and a rugged,

diving, and sunset sailing. Sunset is an amazing time to

rocky shoreline. Enjoy fantastic views of Mount Desert

take a boat trip because you will get 360 degree views

Island and watch for seabirds, seals, porpoise, and other

of the setting sun as the colors reflect on the offshore

marine life while travelling to this offshore gem. Not

waters. For more trip planning ideas and information

recommended for small children or visitors with mobility

on ranger-led programs, special use permits, fees, and

issues as this tour walks for several miles on non-level

management efforts in Acadia National Park, please

surfaces. Departs from Bar Harbor. For reservations, call

visit the Acadia National Park website at www.nps.gov/

(207) 288-2386 or visit www.barharborwhales.com to buy

acad or join them on their official social media pages at

tickets.

AcadiaNPS.

Always visit Acadia with a back-up plan. If a parking lot or area is full when you arrive, pick a new destination and protect the park by not adding to the congestion.

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Island Beacons A single lighthouse stands on Mount Desert Island: Bass Harbor Head Light. Located at the southwestern reach of Acadia National Park in Bass Harbor, the light guards the southern entrance of Blue Hill Bay and warns against Bass Harbor Bar. The light is still fully operational, signaling an occulting red four seconds—three red flashes, one second of darkness.

Built in 1858, the lighthouse sits high atop a rugged granite shoreline, making it one of the most scenic views in New England. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard mans the station, which is listed on the National Historic Register.

Visitors may tour the grounds at Bass Harbor Head, but not the lighthouse itself.

Six other nearby lighthouses with island settings from Blue Hill Bay to Frenchman Bay signal with flashing lights and fog blasts to keep boaters safe in foul weather. Two of them—the Mount Desert Rock Light and the Great Duck Island Light—are owned by the College of the Atlantic, where students study whales and nesting seabirds. The other four are Baker Island, Bear Island Light, Burnt Coat Harbor, and Egg Rock Light.

Some of these great old lighthouses can be viewed and photographed on boat tours that reveal their incredible histories.

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Acadia National Park

Photo by Michael Belinski

Mount Desert Island-area Lighthouses BEAR ISLAND

BAKER ISLAND

Constructed in 1839, the tower is only 31 feet high. It is

The original tower, built in 1828, was made of wood. The

located on the high, western end of Bear Island just south

existing 43-foot high stone tower, painted white, was built

of the entrance to Northeast Harbor. It is now privately

in 1855. The light was automated in 1966. It is now owned

maintained and accessible only by boat.

by Acadia National Park and is accessible only by boat.

BURNT COAT HARBOR

MOUNT DESERT ROCK

Off Swans Island and marking the entrance of Burnt Coat

This 48-foot granite tower was built in 1847 to replace

Harbor, this lighthouse originally sported two towers. The

an earlier wooden structure. There is no vegetation on

existing 32-foot tower, which began shining on its own

this windswept rock. Waves from winter gales frequently

in 1885, was actually the shorter of the two lights. It was

damage other structures. It is now used by College of

automated in 1975. The site is now owned by the town of

the Atlantic’s Allied Whale as a marine mammal research

Swans Island and sports a park and museum. The Island

station. Mount Desert Rock is accessible only by boat.

is accessible via Maine State Ferry from Bass Harbor, with lighthouse access via the road.

GREAT DUCK ISLAND Built in 1890, the 42-foot brick tower light was automated

EGG ROCK

in 1986. The keeper and his wife who lived there in

Due to the growing seasonal ferry traffic to Bar Harbor,

the early 1900s set a record for the greatest number of

Egg Rock Lighthouse was constructed in 1875. It stands

children in one keeper’s family – 16. Several shipwrecked

40 feet tall and marks the entrance to Frenchman Bay,

sailors washed up on the island over the years. Great

near Winter Harbor. Egg Rock is accessible only by boat.

Duck Island is accessible only by boat.

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Keep Bar Harbor Green

Ecotourism & Green Initiatives in Bar Harbor The first national conference on ecotourism was held in Bar Harbor in 2005, starting a movement that would inspire a lifestyle. With Acadia National Park as its crown jewel, the region continues to employ a strategy of responsible tourism that will protect Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island’s natural beauty and resources for future generations.

The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce has assisted in these efforts by placing recycle bins around town and annually awarding area businesses that promote ecotourism with their “Environmental Leader” designation. Local hotels and restaurants that use renewable energy, serve locally produced food, and act in other environmentally friendly ways are recognized by the state of Maine’s “Green Business Certification.”

The Naked Blueberry, a shop located on West Street in Bar Harbor, was named the 2018 “Environmental Leader” business of the year. The shop was inspired by Peaked Mountain Farm and Native Pollinator Sanctuary, whose owners Gail and Dan are fourth generation wild Maine blueberry farmers. Their certified organic farm/sanctuary is known for its promotion of natural native pollination of their organic wild blueberry crop. The implementation of native wild bee pollinator-only pollination of their crop

Photo by Bar Harbor Catering Company/Mike Perlman

No matter where you go, it is easy to find local, sustainable food.

has resulted in an 80% reduction of fossil fuels needed in crop production. College of the Atlantic, a liberal arts

In 2018, local establishments took things a step further

college based in Bar Harbor, is a past winner of this award

in an effort to reduce their impact on the environment.

and has earned numerous environmental accolades from

More than 50 businesses on Mount Desert Island took the

prominent national affiliations. College of the Atlantic

“Sustainable MDI” pledge to not use plastic straws and

became the nation’s first carbon neutral college in 2007.

other single-use plastic and styrofoam, and to compost their food waste and compostable disposables. Look for the Sustainable MDI decal in their windows and doors and

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Photo by Michael Belinski be sure to thank them for their contribution to the health

As for transportation, you don’t need to worry about

of our planet!

gas or where to park on Mount Desert Island. The Island Explorer is a free, propane-powered bus service that runs

When visiting the region, you may choose to stay at one

during the summer months, with eight routes stopping at

of Mount Desert Island’s six Maine Environmental Leader

popular attractions, such as Southwest Harbor and Jordan

properties: Acadia Cottages, The Atlantic Oceanside

Pond. If you’d like to ride the bus in Acadia National Park,

Hotel, Bar Harbor Grand Hotel, Bluenose Inn, Mira Monte

don’t forget the park entrance fee!

Inn, or the Primrose Inn. You can also choose to dine at one of several restaurants also certified by this program,

Guests to Acadia National Park are invited to “Leave No

including Havana and the Thirsty Whale. No matter where

Trace.” The National Park Service partners with the Leave

you go on the island, a local, sustainable meal is not hard

No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to encourage campers

to find this close to the ocean and with a host of mainland

to keep the outdoors free of litter, respect wildlife, and

farms. You can even taste lobster fresh off the boat on

practice fire safety. These practices, though designed

a lobstering cruise. Farmers’ markets are plentiful in the

with campers in mind, are also valuable for beachgoers

summer and fall.

and hikers. With over two million visitors to the area each year, responsible tourism is necessary to maintain our unique quality of life. As a tourism destination for over 100 years, we hope to continue this tradition for the next century and beyond. Fortunately, it’s easy to be green in Bar Harbor with the support of local people and businesses dedicated to preserving the environment.

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Shopping in Downtown Bar Harbor Walk through downtown Bar Harbor and you will experience a window shopper’s paradise. This picturesque and historic village is home to more than 50 unique shops and boutiques.

Discover Maine’s famous gemstone, the dazzling and elusive watermelon tourmaline, bring home a coveted sweetgrass basket woven by one of Maine’s finest Native American artisans, or remember your trip with a sunny watercolor painting of the Porcupine Islands.

Many shops are open all year long. In the fall, an earlybird pajama sale rewards holiday shoppers with great bargains. From designer clothing, to one-of-a-kind works by local craftsmen, and souvenirs to take back home to friends and family, you’ll find something original in downtown Bar Harbor.

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Places to Shop ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY atlanticbrewing.com 15 Knox Road • 207-288-2337 Free brewery tours and tastings daily mid-May to mid-October. Sample Bar Harbor’s signature brews, including local faves Bar Harbor Real Ale and the nation’s original Blueberry Ale. Just minutes from downtown, the brewery includes a gift shop and landscaped grounds at a restored farmhouse. Grab lunch next door at the world-famous Mainely Meat BBQ, a local and tourist favorite sporting an impressive 16-ft. wood smoker. See our ad on page 2. 

BAR HARBOR BOOK SHOP BarHarborBookShop.com (formerly Mystery Cove) 1 Dewey St., 400 feet up Crooked Rd from Rte 3 in Hulls Cove • 207-288-4665 info@barharborbookshop.com New, Used & Collectible Books in all subjects especially Mount Desert Island & Maine, Nature, Literary Classics and Mystery. Our stock also includes Modern Literature & Fiction, History, Biography, Children’s, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science, Philosophy, Nautical Fiction & Non-fiction, Art and Religion.

Free WiFi. Dog Friendly. Summer: Monday thru Saturday 10-5,

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT® SHOP ChristmasSpiritShop.com 80 Main Street • 800-242-2913 thebonos@ChristmasSpiritShop.com Personalized Ornaments made in Maine/ USA. Capture memories of your Bar Harbor vacation with personalized ornaments of your family touring Acadia National Park: hiking trails, biking roads, kayaking, viewing lighthouses, or watching whales. Capture memories for others in personalized ornaments portraying their family (up to 40 members), pet, job, sport, hobby, wedding, anniversary, baby, new home, and more! Open year-round for phone/web orders. Shop open mid-April thru Christmas Eve.

Winter: Wednesday thru Saturday 12-4  

JACK’S JEWELRY jacksjewelry.com 23 & 27 Main Street 207-288-3803 jacksjewelry@roadrunner.com A visit to Bar Harbor is incomplete without a visit to Jack’s Jewelry, one of Maine’s premier tourmaline jewelry stores. Don’t miss our collection (one of the largest anywhere) of scarce multicolored watermelon tourmaline! Choose from a variety of 14K gold or sterling silver rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. Everything has been made by the owners of the shop since 1976 and is offered at unmatched prices and quality. Open daily May–October. See our ad on back cover.

PARADIS TRUE VALUE paradistruevalue.com 31 Holland Avenue •207-288-4995 Our True Value hardware store has departments in paint, automotive, marine supplies, camping and fishing supplies, housewares, hardware, electrical, plumbing, and lawn and garden. We also have a service center where we cut keys, sell fishing licenses, ship UPS, and repair screens and windows.

We are an authorized Coleman stove and lantern repair station.

ISLAND ARTISANS islandartisans.com 99 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4214 119 Main Street, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 • 207-276-4045 Island Artisans features contemporary American craft, art, home decor, jewelry, and personal accessories handmade by over 100 of Maine’s leading artisans. Our unique collection reflects the creative spirit of local designers and can be seen in two bright and welcoming galleries, located in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Islandartisans.com

How you shop can change the world..

DECOR & GIFTS FAIR TRADE FASHION ACADIA NATIONAL PARK MOMENTOS and more!

119 MAIN STREET BAR HARBOR ACROSS FROM THE VILLAGE GREEN

WWW.FAIRTRADEWINDS.NET

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capeair.com

Buy local. Bank local.

Earn rewards with a First National Bank Visa® Debit Card.

Stop by to find out more!

800-CAPE-AIR

Book your travel through Jetblue.com

Centrally located between Ellsworth and MDI. ONLY 15 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park!

Year round daily non-stop service to Boston and beyond!

National Bank 800.564.3195 • TheFirst.com • Member FDIC 24

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Convenience, Free Parking, and Personal Service!

115 Caruso Drive, Trenton, Maine • bhbairport.com • 207-667-7329

Services

Services MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL mdihospital.org

LYNAM REAL ESTATE AGENCY lynams.com

227 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3334 • Fax 207-288-5758 realestate@lynams.com Our team of professional realtors is ready, willing and able to assist, whether you’re looking for residential or commercial real estate or land. Just have questions?

Call or stop by our office—someone will always be available to find the answers for you. Serving Bar Harbor area. Members of the statewide Multiple Listing Service. Buyer and seller representation available. Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, weekends by appointment.   

10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5081 MDI Hospital Mount Desert Island Hospital and affiliated health centers serve residents and visitors in the MDI region with a comprehensive range of health care services with a uniquely warm and neighborly approach. A 24-hour ER offers always-open access to care. In addition, MDI Hospital offers state-of-the-art imaging services, orthopedics, behavioral health, in-house lab services, and primary care for the entire family.  

Handicap Accessible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed 

Photo by Michael Belinski

Share your photos with us!

#VISITBARHARBOR

 Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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HIKE, BIKE, COOK...

COTTON TOWELS INSPIRED BY OUR FAVORITE LOCAL PASTIMES, AND MAINE-MADE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOME Candles Calendars Tabletop Kitchen gadgets Robes Soaps Lotions Glassware Linens

166 Main Street, Bar Harbor 207 288 9550 OPEN YEAR ROUND

windowpanesmdi.com Wine, from Wine,Beer Beerand and Cheese from Maine Around the theWorld World Maine and Around

Open Year Round

227a Main Street • Bar Harbor • 207.288.1200

www.HouseWineShop.com • Parking in Rear

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Cigars too!

window panes ■ FOR YOUR HOME

Area’s largest selection of Maine Tourmaline 14k Custom Gemstone Jewelry Rocks / Minerals / Gifts

BAR HARBOR, ME

Est. 1937

WillisRockShop.com • 207-288-4935

Places to Shop

FEATURING Alex & Ani • Brighton • Fresh Produce • Hatley • John Medeiros Joules • Ronaldo • Sea Bags • Vera Bradley Our gift & clothing boutique has been family owned since 1981

21 Main Street • Bar Harbor, ME • PatricksbytheSea@gmail.com

Maine’s Wild Blueberry Experience

Tastefully Local Located on the watefront:

78 West Street #1 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 PeakedMountainFarm.biz

3.37”

An Outlet for Peaked Mountain Farm and Native Pollinator Sanctuary

Recipient of the 2018 Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Environmental Leader Award

4 Mt Desert St Bar Harbor, Me

(207)288-2860

Weddings & Events - Large and Small Funerals*Hotels*Island Wide Delivery queenannesflowershop.com

Evergreen Pottery Handmade locally Family Owned Jewelry Bronze

Mugs Serving pieces Chips and Dips Vases

4 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor

www.FIOREoliveoils.com | Visit one of our Tasting Rooms!

BAR HARBOR • ROCKLAND • FREEPORT • BRUNSWICK • LEWISTON • BREWER

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ART ON WEST 78 West Street ATLANTIC BREWING MIDTOWN atlanticbrewing.com 52 Cottage Street See our ad on page 2

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT® SHOP ChristmasSpiritShop.com 80 Main Street See our ad on page 23 COFFEE HOUND COFFEE BAR 27B Main Street COOL AS A MOOSE coolasamoose.com 118 Main Street See our ad on page 27

ISLAND IMPORTS LTD. 57 Main Street JACK’S JEWELRY jacksjewelry.com 23 & 27 Main Street See our ad on page 23 & back cover

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MOUNT DESSERT BAKERY 122 Cottage Street

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THE NAKED BLUEBERRY peakedmountainfarm.biz 78 West Street See our ad on page 27

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PARADIS TRUE VALUE HARDWARE paradistruevalue.com 31 Holland Avenue See our ad on page 23

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CYNTHIA’S SKIN & NAIL BOUTIQUE 195 Main Street

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BAR HARBOR HEMPORIUM 116 Main Street

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FABRICATE 64 Mount Desert Street mdifabricate.com See our ad on page 23

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FAIR TRADE WINDS 119 Main Street fairtradewinds.net See our ad on page 23

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BAR HARBOR TEA COMPANY barharbortea.com 150 Main Street, #2 See our ad on page 26 BARK HARBOR barkharbor.com 150 Main Street, #3 See our ad on page 26

DEL SOL BAR HARBOR 35 West Street

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HANNAFORD GROCERY 86 Cottage Street

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HOUSE WINE housewineshop.com 227A Main Street See our ad on page 26

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THE INDEPENDENT CAFE 164 Main Street

FINE CRAFTS, LOCALLY MADE

Bar Harbor 288.4214 Northeast Harbor 276.4045 www.islandartisans.com

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CADILLAC MOUNTAIN SPORTS 26 Cottage Street

FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS AND VINEGARS fioreoliveoils.com 8 Rodick Place See our ad on page 27

ISLAND ARTISANS islandartisans.com 99 Main Street See our ad on page 23

PATRICK’S BY THE SEA patricksbythesea@gmail.com 21 Main Street See our ad on page 27

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PEEKY TOE PROVISIONS 244 Main Street

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PERUVIAN LINK 44 Cottage Street QUEEN ANNE’S FLOWER SHOP queenannesflowershop.com 4 Mount Desert Street See our ad on page 27

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STONE SOUP 113 Main Street WILLIS’ ROCK SHOP willisrockshop.com 69 Main Street See our ad on page 26

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Calendar of Events

Photo by Jeff Dobbs

Event dates and times subject to change. For more info, please visit BarHarborCalendar.com.

JANUARY 19 4TH ANNUAL BAR HARBOR WINTER BEER FEST 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Atlantic Brewing Midtown, 52 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, barharborcalendar.com Grab your mittens and hats, it is time to get outside and have a beer at the fourth Annual Bar Harbor Winter Beer Fest! Come celebrate Downeast Maine’s craft beer scene outside at Atlantic Brewing Company in downtown Bar Harbor. There will be warming stations to keep you toasty warm while you work your way through all the craft beer samples.

MARCH 9 BRASS CLUB SPEAKEASY 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Seal Cove Auto Museum, 1414 Tremont Road, Seal Cove, 207-244-9242, sealcoveautomuseum.org Dance away your winter blues at our popular annual shindig. Live 12-piece swing band, dancing, blackjack, specialty cocktail… Join us on a cold winter night as things heat up in the Brass Club in Seal Cove! Tickets go on sale in January 2019.

APRIL 27 EARTH DAY ROADSIDE CLEANUP 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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of Mount Desert Island and Trenton to help protect our shared lands and waters. Join friends, family, neighbors, schoolmates, and coworkers to collect a winter’s worth of trash. It’s a great day to help your community, get outside, and celebrate spring.

Friends of Acadia is a membership and volunteer organization, dedicated to preserving and protecting the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities.

Preregistration required. For more information visit our website or email dana@friendsofacadia.org.

MAY 17-19 ABBE MUSEUM INDIAN MARKET Downtown Bar Harbor and the Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, 207-288-3519, abbemuseum.org/indianmarket The Abbe Museum Indian Market will feature Wabanaki artists from Maine and the Maritimes, as well as Native artists from across North America. The three-day event includes a Native arts market, demonstrations, fashion show, film festival, culinary delights, and additional entertainment.

MAY 30 - JUNE 2 ACADIA BIRDING FESTIVAL 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Somesville Fire Station Community Room and Acadia

Repertory Theater, 207-233-3694, acadiabirdingfestival.com Experience the birding wonders of Maine, from boreal to ocean – warblers, puffins, and more. We offer field trips, pelagic trips, paddling trips, talks, social events, and evening presentations.

Join celebrity birders and experienced guides on these adventures around Acadia National Park and beyond.

Please pre-register online (pay-perevent).

JUNE 2 7TH ANNUAL ACADIA HALF MARATHON AND 10K Mount Desert Island YMCA, 21 Park Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3511, mdiymca.org Join the Mount Desert Island YMCA as it puts on one of the only halfmarathons allowed inside Acadia National Park. Enjoy a spectacular view of Maine as you race. All proceeds go to the MDI YMCA for scholarship programs. Sign up today as registration fills up fast. For more information contact races@mdiymca.org.

JUNE 7 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Bar Harbor, artwalkbarharbor.com Celebrate the summer art scene with June First Friday Art Walk. Visitors and residents mingle on an evening out to appreciate art with this self-

2019 Calendar guided tour of Bar Harbor’s finest galleries, shops and other venues, each hosting a special event. Pick up your walking map at the Chamber of Commerce visitor centers, most lodging establishments, all participating venues or download at artwalkbarharbor.com Follow the ART Walk flags.

JULY 1 - AUGUST 26 BAR HARBOR TOWN BAND 8 p.m – 9 p.m. at the Village Green 207-288-3438, barharborband.org Mondays and Thursdays, July 1 - August 26. Special July 4th performance 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Note that Tuesday August 6th the concert will be in Salisbury Cove.

JUNE 15 WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA PLANT SALE 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3340, friendsofacadia.org Each spring since 1961, the volunteers of the Wild Gardens of Acadia hold a benefit plant sale to support the maintenance of the Gardens. The sale offerings include native plants, vegetable seedlings, herbs, annuals, and perennials. Plants are donated from local nurseries, private estate gardens, and the Wild Garden volunteers’ personal gardens. The sale will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will help support the Wild Gardens of Acadia. The Wild Gardens of Acadia is an official committee of Friends of Acadia.

JUNE 15-16 69TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Village Green, Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103, barharborcalendar.com Join us for the longest running art show in Bar Harbor! The beauty of Bar Harbor was first captured on canvas in the mid-1800 ’s by noted American painters. Soon, other artists followed and today Bar Harbor and Downeast Maine support a lively arts community.

Come to the Village Green on Saturday and Sunday to see the wonderful works of art from nearly 35 artists.

JUNE - SEPTEMBER TUESDAY “Y PIE” HOMEMADE PIE SALE 10:00 a.m. until pies are gone.

MDI YWCA 36 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-5008, ywcamdi.org

on Mount Desert Island. Advance tickets are $30 and are available after June 1 by sending a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to the Bar Harbor Garden Club, PO Box 652, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609. Tickets are $35 the day of the tour. Check our website at barharborgardenclub.org for further details and for local ticket locations.

JULY 26-28 JULY 6 NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL & BASKETMAKERS MARKET 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-3519, abbemuseum.org This nationally renowned Indian Market features exquisite handcrafted Wabanaki art and other handcrafted items representing the beauty and culture of the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot people in Maine and the Maritimes.

44TH ANNUAL MOUNT DESERT ISLAND DIRECTIONS FINE CRAFT SHOW Mount Desert Island High School, 1081 Eagle Lake Rd., Bar Harbor, mainecraftsguild.com Add to your fine craft collection or shop for unique gifts designed and handmade in Maine by our professional artist members. Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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SEASIDE CINEMA Agamont Park, Bar Harbor 207-288-5103, barharborcalendar.com On Wednesday nights from mid-July through late August, you can enjoy a family-friendly movie outdoors on a giant inflatable screen. Movies are in Agamont Park, overlooking the harbor.

Free popcorn provided!

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Seal Cove Auto Museum, 1414 Tremont Road, Seal Cove, 207-244-9242, sealcoveautomuseum.org Enjoy dinner among a collection of elegant antique cars at the Seal Cove Auto Museum. Watch a murder unfold, and look for clues to determine the killer! Advanced tickets required. For more information, visit our website.

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DOWNEAST SUNRISE TRAIL RELAY Ellsworth to Eastport, rundowneast.crowathletics.com Maine’s first and only all night team relay and ultimate summer running adventure! The 102+ mile route follows the scenic Downeast Sunrise Trail which starts in Ellsworth, the Crossroads of Downeast Maine, and finishes in Eastport, the Easternmost City in the USA. Hosted by Crow Athletics, Maine’s premier running club.

JULY 20 BAR HARBOR GARDEN CLUB TOUR 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (rain or shine) Fine Island Gardens View some of the finest gardens

BAR HARBOR FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Bar Harbor Inn, Newport Drive, Bar Harbor, 207-266-5162, marcfink.com/shows The Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival, held on the grounds at the Bar Harbor Inn, one of Bar Harbor’s premier luxury hotels, is strategically located in the middle of town on the harbor waterfront. Artists and patrons alike agree that the location is an ideal venue for this upscale arts event which attracts both wealthy visitors and locals. The show is held at the pinnacle of the tourist season in Bar Harbor.

AUGUST 4 ACADIA HALF-IRON TRIATHLON Mount Desert Island YMCA, Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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2019 Calendar 21 Park Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3511, mdiymca.org The inaugural Acadia Half Iron Triathlon starts in Mount Desert with a 1.2 mile swim in Long Pond. Then, a 56.1 mile bike route races through the rolling backroads of Mount Desert Island.

The 13.6 mile run completes a scenic, but challenging, loop to finish on the MDI High School track. All proceeds go to the MDI YMCA for scholarship programs. Contact races@mdiymca.org for more information.

AUGUST 15-17 ELLSWORTH ANTIQUES SHOW AT WOODLAWN Opening Night festivities on Wednesday, August 17 starting at 5 p.m., Woodlawn Museum, Gardens, & Park, 19 Black House Drive, Ellsworth, 207-667-8671, woodlawnmuseum.org The Ellsworth Antiques Show at Woodlawn is America’s longest running summer antiques show. With a reputation as one of the finest summer antiques show in the country, the show

will feature twenty-seven dealers of national, international, as well as regional renown.

puzzles and more; plus a baked goods table and huge raffle.

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AUGUST 16 PROLOGUE BOOK SALE 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4245, jesuplibrary.org Shop the Jesup’s book sale a day early, beat the crowds and get the first choice of books, while enjoying great music, food and drinks. Tickets to this event are $25 each and proceeds go directly to the Jesup.

NORTHEAST HARBORFEST Northeast Harbor Marina, Mount Desert 207-266-5162, marcfink.com/shows The Northeast HarborFest brings together fine artists and craftspeople from all over the country. Held at the newly renovated Northeast Harbor marina waterfront on Labor Day weekend, which is the peak of the tourist season on Mt. Desert Island. Northeast Harbor is a picturesque island village surrounded by beautiful summer homes and Acadia National Park.

AUGUST 17 50TH ANNUAL BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4245, jesuplibrary.org Thousands of books, records, magazines, videos, audiobooks,

SEPTEMBER 6-8 BAR HARBOR FINE ARTS FESTIVAL II Bar Harbor Inn, Newport Drive, Bar Harbor, 207-266-5162, marcfink.com/shows The Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II is the second edition of the highly popular Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival and is held in

MAY 17–19, 2019 DOWNTOWN BAR HARBOR, MAINE

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SEPTEMBER (DATES TBD) MAINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BY-THE-SEA #11 Reel Pizza Cinerama, 33 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3828, reelpizza.net MIFF By-the-Sea brings the best of this summer’s Maine International Film Festival to Bar Harbor each September.

Films from Maine and around the world are screened throughout the weekend, with presentations by filmmakers. A special presentation of ImproVision is always a fun part of the festival.

SEPTEMBER 21 42ND ANNUAL BAR HARBOR BANK & TRUST FALL HALF MARATHON AND 5K Mount Desert Island YMCA, 21 Park Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3511 , mdiymca.org

Join the MDI YMCA and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust for the second half marathon of the year! Enjoy spectacular views of Acadia National Park as you run on Rockerfeller’s historic carriage roads. All proceeds go to the MDI YMCA for scholarship programs. Contact races@mdiymca.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 25-29 11TH ANNUAL ACADIA NIGHT SKY FESTIVAL Acadia National Park/Mount Desert Island, 207-288-5103, acadianightskyfestival.org Join us for one of the premier night sky events on the eastern seaboard.

The 11th Annual Acadia Night Sky Festival will once again be packed with a full schedule of events. With workshops, internationally recognized speakers and hands-on experiences, there truly is something for everyone from families to the serious amateur astronomer.

OCTOBER 4 3RD ANNUAL HAMMOND MEMORIAL LECTURE 7 p.m. Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4245, jesuplibrary.org In honor of the late Paul Hammond, the lecture brings a noted speaker on philosophy for a talk that explores philosophy for a lay audience.

Hammond, a MDI native and professor of philosophy, was passionate about discussing ideas and current events, as well as promoting well-reasoned and logical arguments and debate.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Bar Harbor, artwalkbarharbor.com “An Autumn Stroll” marks the last First Friday Art Walk of the season. Visitors and residents enjoy a colorful village as they meet creative and talented people hosting special events of fine art & craft or music at galleries, shops and other venues on this self-guided tour. Pick up your walking map at the Chamber of Commerce visitor centers,

Murder by the Book A Festival for Reader and Writers Friday, October 18 6pm-8pm

Saturday, October 19 8am-4:30pm

Reception includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and wine; a chance to meet and mingle with mystery authors, and to hear readings from their works-in-progress

Talks, panel discussions, and workshops with mystery and suspense writers and professionals from the courts, law enforcement, and more

Tickets $25

Free and open to the public

Anchor to the Past

Chart to the Future

Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor, Maine • 207.288.4245 • jesuplibrary.org For more information or to buy tickets, go to jesuplibrary.org/mbtb or call 207-288-4245 Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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OCTOBER 13 16TH ANNUAL BELT SANDER RACES Atlantic Brewing Company, 15 Knox Road, Bar Harbor, 207-288-BEER (2337), atlanticbrewing.com Belt Sander Race is a friendly competition where decorated belt sanders are raced down a track. All are welcome to attend or participate.

Proceeds are donated to The Beth C. Wright and the Muir Fund for Cancer Support.

OCTOBER 18-19 MURDER BY THE BOOK FESTIVAL FOR READERS AND WRITERS Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4245, jesuplibrary.org Join mystery writers for two days of events including a special ticketed event Friday night where authors read from their unpublished works in progress and a full day of workshops, panels and book signings on Saturday.

For more information visit jesuplibrary.org/mbtb OCTOBER 20 MDI MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON & TEAM RELAY Bar Harbor to Southwest Harbor runmdi.org Maine’s fastest marathon in 2015, 2016, and 2017! The award-winning MDI Marathon has been voted the “Most Scenic & Runner-up Best Overall Marathon” by Runner’s World Magazine, and “Best Marathon in the Northeast” by Competitor Magazine.

Weekend festivities include a Health & Fitness Expo, Kids Run, Pre-Race Pasta Dinner, Finish Line Festival, and PostRace Party. Hosted by Crow Athletics, Maine’s premier running club.

NOVEMBER 2 TAKE PRIDE IN ACADIA DAY 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. followed by a hot lunch of chili, cornbread, cider and cake.

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Join hundreds of volunteers who fan out throughout Acadia National Park to clear autumn leaves from carriage road drainage ditches and culverts, preventing costly washouts and improving springtime access to the carriage roads. Following the morning’s work, enjoy a “CCC + C” lunch in honor of the Civilian Conservation Corps’ work in Acadia during the 1930s.

Friends of Acadia is a membership and volunteer organization, dedicated to preserving and protecting the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities.

Preregistration required. For more information visit our website or email dana@friendsofacadia.org.

NOVEMBER 9 25TH ANNUAL EARLY BIRD PAJAMA SALE & BED RACES 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. Downtown Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103, barharborcalendar.com Roll out of bed and come early for the steals and deals at Bar Harbor’s finest retail locations for the annual Early Bird Pajama Sale, where those who shop in their pajamas receive even better discounts! Then stay around for the 10 a.m. bed and pajama parade followed by the 11th annual Bed Races!

the tree and read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then head to the YMCA for pictures with Santa and crafts and activities. The madness starts at 8 p.m. with generous discounts and sales from participating businesses.

YEAR-ROUND BAR HARBOR (MDI) ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS Birch Bay Village / Alternating locations 207-266-1259, mdirotary.org The Bar Harbor (MDI) Rotary Club unites neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens to take action to promote the common good in our local community and the world. Meetings are open to everyone. Second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month meet at noon and first Wednesday of each month meet at 5 p.m. Check mdirotary. org for location and speaker list.

DECEMBER 6 VILLAGE HOLIDAYS & MIDNIGHT MADNESS 4:30 p.m. – midnight, Downtown Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103, barharborcalendar.com The evening starts when we welcome Santa to the Village Green where he will light

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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS BAR HARBOR, 207-288-5103 VISITBARHARBOR.COM Voted the best small town Fourth of July celebration in the country, Bar Harbor offers a fun filled day for the whole family.

48TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST & MDI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bar Harbor Athletic Field (off Park Street) 207-266-1259 • mdiseafoodfestival.com Rotarians feed thousands of breakfasts and seafood dinners, benefitting the local community throughout the year. The Bar Harbor (MDI) Rotary Club raises between $15,000 and $20,000 annually at the festival, with proceeds going to charitable donations and service projects. Rotarians also coordinate participation by other local nonprofits around the athletic field.

JULY FOURTH AROUND MDI RELAY 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. start times Mainely Meat BBQ, 369 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor / july4relay.crowathletics.com Featured in Runner’s World Magazine, the 100-kilometer (62-mile) route circles world famous Mount Desert Island while touching every town and village including many scenic seaside areas. (Legs 2, 3, & 4 follow the entire awardwinning MDI Marathon route.)

ISLAND ARTS ASSOCIATION’S 4TH OF JULY CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDI YMCA Each year, the Island Arts Association Craft Fair raises funds for the MDI YMCA and YWCA. Shop for unique Maine-made products offered by local area crafters and help support these great organizations!.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 10 a.m. Downtown Bar Harbor The community shows off its patriotism and good humor.

Parade route winds through downtown Bar Harbor from Main Street to Cottage Street to Eden Street to Mt. Desert Street to Ledgelawn Ave.

LOBSTER RACES 11 a.m. MDI YMCA 21 Park Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-3511 • mdiymca.org Join the Mount Desert Island YMCA in one of their most popular fundraisers of the year! After enjoying the 4th of July parade come over to the ball park and place your bet on the racing lobsters. All proceeds go to scholarship programs at the MDI YMCA. LEMONADE AND WHOOPIE PIES Bar Harbor Athletic Fields 207-288-3511 • mdiymca.org Another fundraiser of the MDI YMCA Sharks Swim Team, the lemonade and whoopie pie sales help cover swim team costs and ensure that kids who wish to swim get to do so.

LIVE MUSIC 3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Agamont Park Free concert series in Agamont Park leading up to the fireworks. With family-friendly tunes for dancing and listening as you wander by the harbor or stake out your seat for the fireworks!

FIREWORKS OVER FRENCHMAN BAY 9:15 p.m. (approx.)

Enjoy the spectacular display on the waterfront, downtown Bar Harbor. Sponsored by Ocean Properties and the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Event dates and times subject to change. For updated or more info, please visit BarHarborCalendar.com.

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“...one of New England’s great music festivals.”

- Nan Lincoln, Bar Harbor Times

June 30 – July 28, 2019

Francis Fortier -Artistic Director

“ ” -WGBH Classical New England/Boston Unrivaled variety of music, ranging from opera to jazz. Selected as one of the Top 100 Events in North America in 2015 by the American Bus Association.

Bar Harbor Music Festival, 741 West End Avenue, Suite 4-B, New York, New York 10025 212.222.1026 • barharbormusicfestival.org 0 59 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 207.288.5744 • info@barharbormusicfestival.org

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There’s something for everyone in Bar Harbor! For current event listings visit barharborcalendar.com.

Weddings Meetings & Events

Bar Harbor puts the destination in destination weddings. Indoor or outdoor, Bar Harbor has the perfect spot for you to exchange your vows: high atop Cadillac Mountain, a sandy crescent of beach with gently rolling surf, or sea bound on a three-masted schooner.

If you’re not getting married, our scenic beaches and accommodating inns are open to hosting your reunion, party, or other event. Company retreats in Bar Harbor are a great opportunity to balance work with play. If you like to learn while you’re having fun, you can attend one of our many classes and seminars that cater to all interests, ranging from cooking to outdoor sports.

If you need help planning your event, contact the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce at events@barharborinfo.com.

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Acadia Night Sky Festival 11th Annual

Celebrating the starlit skies of Downeast Maine

September 25-29, 2019 AcadiaN ightSk yFestival.org

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Places to Stay

Where to Stay in Bar Harbor Whether you’re spending one night or one week, Bar Harbor has a variety of accommodations to meet your needs.

For a night under the stars, our campgrounds offer you a place to pitch a tent or hook up the RV. If you prefer a more home-like atmosphere, our cozy inns and historic bed and breakfasts welcome you and your whole family — even your furry friends. For a more luxurious experience, stay at one of our many resorts with amenities such as spas and fine dining on-site. If you’re looking for something long-term, we have many cottage, apartment, and home rentals available. No matter where you choose to stay, you’re sure to experience our genuine and exceptional Maine hospitality.

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Bar Harbor’s first family of innkeepers Looking at the side streets of Bar Harbor with rows of colorful and unique bed and breakfast signs, it is hard to believe that less than fifty years ago there was not a B&B in sight.

Before 1970, big hotels and simple guest houses were the

offered him the business and he quit his job that day. He is

choices. B&Bs had not yet become popular. Bar Harbor is

now the third generation at the helm of Thornhedge. Later,

now renowned for the quality of its B&Bs—all through the

Anne and Bob purchased another historic inn on Holland

foresight and influence of one woman and her family.

Avenue, and gave it new life as the Elmhurst Inn.

Elinor Geel and her husband Alonzo “Lonny” had a history

Anne, Bob, and Andrew are family, and innkeeping is in

of restoring old houses. When Elinor retired, restoring

their blood. Bob is proud as he talks about the range of

another old house in her hometown seemed like a good

people who meet at their breakfast table, where life-

idea. She and Lonny had visited a few B&Bs, and felt it was

long friendships are formed. He greets guests by saying,

inevitable they would come to Bar Harbor. The bank did

“Welcome home.” Anne likes to keep things fresh—she

not agree, however. When she bought Thornhedge she had

paints walls, upholsters furniture and sews curtains.

to make a 50% down payment because they said, “No one

Andrew focuses on helping people discover the National

will want to stay in someone’s old house.”

Park. “Being immersed in Acadia changes people. The park becomes part of who we are,” Andrew says.

Thornhedge opened its doors in 1977. That summer, Elinor’s son and daughter-in-law, Anne, came to Bar

They love what they do, but never lose sight of the fact

Harbor with their newborn son, Andrew, to help Elinor

that it is a business. The family has seen many changes in

at Thornhedge. The family worked together, making

the industry. Their B&Bs now employ a staff of fourteen.

improvements, learning the business, and helping others

Reservations are recorded online instead of in heavy

start B&Bs. Most of Bar Harbor’s first B&Bs had a touch

ledgers. Breakfasts have become a highlight of B&B visits,

of Elinor and her family. Lonny turned a home into the

and are complex and enticing. Trends are followed to

Hearthside Inn, her son renovated Briarfield and Central

provide guests with a visit they will cherish. Bob, Anne,

House, and an old church was converted to Anne’s White

Andrew, and their teams all work hard and are on the job

Columns. Elinor’s family and friends were enticed to start

every day during the season.

the Mira Monte, Holbrook House, Ledgelawn Inn, and Stratford House.

A B&B is a personal adventure for both guest and innkeeper. Bar Harbor has many fine properties to choose

In 1986 Lonny passed on, and in 1991 the properties

from, and they have Bar Harbor’s first family of innkeepers

were divided. Anne married Bob Bahr and they continued

to thank for their existence. A stay at Cleftstone Inn,

to manage their inn, the White Columns. They also

Thornhedge Inn, Anne’s White Columns Inn, and the

purchased Cleftsone Inn and helped out at Thornhedge.

Elmhurst Inn will provide comfort and care and also the

Elinor decided to stop running Thornhedge and called her

special experience of being a part of Bar Harbor’s Golden

grandson Andrew, who was living in New York City. She

Era of Inns.

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Cleftstone Manor

Above: Andrew Geel at Thornhedge Inn, c. 1977 Above right: Lonny and Elinor Geel, who established the first B&B in Bar Harbor

CLEFTSTONE MANOR, originally an 1881 summer mansion, is rich in history and architectural details. cleftstone.com 92 Eden Street, Bar Harbor • 207 288-8086 • 888 288-4951

Top left: Bob and Anne Bahr and Andrew Geel at Thornhedge Inn Below: Details from Cleftstone Manor, The Elmhurst Inn, and Thornhedge Inn Photos by Eager Eye Photography and Mike Perlman

THORNHEDGE INN, a magnificent Queen Anne-style summer cottage downtown, has a large open air porch. thornhedgeinn.com 47 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor • 207 288-5398 • 877 288-5398

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ANNE’S WHITE COLUMNS INN is a stately beauty in a downtown garden setting. anneswhitecolumns.com 57 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor • 207 288-5357 • 800 321-6379

THE ELMHURST INN, also downtown, has recently been updated and is open year-round. theelmhurstinn.com 40 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor • 207 288-3044 Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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the ultimate bar harbor experience

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Our BEST OF BAR HARBOR PACKAGE offers authentic waterfront dining, an unforgettable whale watching adventure and a choice of three extraordinary places to stay. Call or visit us online to book your special getaway.

877.905.4498

866.258.7253

800.234.6835

theweststreethotel.com

theharborsidehotel.com

barharborregency.com

207.801.3786

207.288.9723 | 207.288.0346

207.288.5033 | 207.801.3979

theweststreethotel.com

stewmanslobsterpound.com

labellavitaristorante.com

PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Two nights’ deluxe accommodations • Breakfast for two each morning of stay • One dinner for two at hotel’s signature restaurant* • One dinner for two at Stewman’s Lobster Pound* • Two tickets to the popular Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Based on avilability. Restrictions apply. Taxes and gratuity excluded. *Bar Harbor Regency dinners will take place at La Bella Vita Ristorante and Regency’s very own Stewman’s Lobster Pound. *Harborside dinners will take place at La Bella Vita Ristorante and Stewman’s Lobster Pound downtown location. *West Street Hotel dinners will take place at Paddy’s and Stewman’s Lobster Pound downtown location.

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Places to Stay in Bar Harbor O c e a n f ro n t

* Atlantic Oceanside Hotel

Memories Begin Here!

Va c a t i o n m e m o r i e s s t a r t w i t h w h e r e y o u s t a y.

Stay with us.‌it will be the Maine vacation of a lifetime .

* Bar Harbor Inn

Downtown * Bar Harbor Grand * Quality Inn * Villager Motel

Comfort of Home * Acadia Inn * Bar Harbor Motel * Best Western * Hampton Inn

Pe t F ri e n d l y * Comfort Inn * Ramada

Things-to-Do * Watch the sun set

* Eat a Lobster Roll * Hike in Acadia National Park * Go to the beach * Relax on the porch * Harbor boat tour * Go Shopping

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A Classic Bar Harbor Hotel

Looking Glass Restaurant  Eden Spa, Heated Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Fitness Room, Whirlpool Tub and Steam Room Great Room Piano Lounge  Close to town and Acadia National Park

For Reservations Call: 1-800-445-4077

90 Eden Street  Bar Harbor, ME 04609  www.barharborhotel.com

The Bayview Atlantic Eyrie Lodge Bar Harbor

Oceanfront Hotel & Townhouses Located on a 14+ acre hillside ...

The

Looking Glass

RESTAURANT

Many Pet-Friendly AnLooking intimate, elegant resort Rooms and our Glass deck allows petson to the ocean, in Bar Harbor. dine with you!

50 Eden Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 Reservations: 1-888-439-8439  wonderviewinn.com

www.thebayviewbarharbor.com 800 356-3585 • 207 288-5861 111 Eden Street

New outdoor pool with spectacular panoramic views of Frenchman Bay

High atop a bluff, overlooking Frenchman Bay.

800-HABA-VUE www.atlanticeyrielodge.com 6 Norman Road, Bar Harbor 800-422-2883 • 207 288-9786 Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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Lodging

R HARBOR BA COTTAGES & SUITES • Water and garden views • 3 miles to entrance of Acadia National Park and 4.5 miles to downtown Bar Harbor • Fully equipped 1 and 2 bedroom cottages, accommodating up to 6 people • Kitchenettes, screened porches, and private baths • Wireless internet and color cable TV • Affordable comfort and peaceful surroundings

Easy online reservations

barharborcottages.com 144 Old Bar Harbor Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4571 Reservations: 1-877-498-8568 info@barharborcottages.com

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Camping What’s Your Style?

Imagine a crystal clear night, the sky dotted with millions of stars. The campfire glows and crackles, sending out the sweet smell of burning wood. If you listen, you hear the incoming surf, the occasional cry of a loon, or the quiet laughter of nearby campers.

Your tent is up or your RV is hooked, and your vacation has just begun.

BAR HARBOR CAMPGROUND 409 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5185 thebarharborcampground.com Quiet, affordable, family camping. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia Park. Secluded campsites for tents and large RVs. Beautiful ocean and mountain views. Large heated pool, play area, rec. hall, clean modern bathhouses, hot showers. Family owned and run for over 30 years. Satisfaction and return business is our goal. Write for a brochure package. Sorry, no reservations. Memorial Day - Columbus Day. Rates: $34–$46.

BAR HARBOR CAMPING RESORTS MT DESERT NARROWS 1219 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4782 • 866-917-4300 barharborcampingresorts.com Visit our Mt. Desert Narrows Campground and pitch a tent, park your RV right on the water, or back up a bit and enjoy a panoramic ocean view from your very own site. Enjoy the campground’s many amenities and activities or simply venture out to see the local sites and explore coastal Maine and famous Acadia National Park. Seasonal sites start at $1995. Check our website for rates and specials. Open May 15– Columbus Day.  

No matter what your style of camping, you’ll find the perfect fit in Bar Harbor. Back-to-nature camping with no frills, a cozy cabin with great hot showers, or a campground with a pool, playground, store, kayak rentals, and nightly entertainment—it’s your call.

Catch the Island Explorer shuttle for a hike in the park, a day at the beach, or to browse the many shops and art galleries in town.

The campfire crackles, sending out the sweet smell of burning wood.

BAR HARBOR OCEANSIDE KOA 136 County Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3520 koa.com Campfires, s’mores, laughter, sunsets, & memories in the making… all set along 3,500 feet of pristine Atlantic shoreline. So, bring your RV, your tent, or just a suitcase to stay in one of our deluxe cabins. Come play in our tidal pools, eat a lobster dinner fresh off the boat, or build your own Whoopie pie without ever leaving the campground.

But if you must leave… the free shuttle will take your family, bikes & even Fido to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor.

Your campsite awaits, reserve now! Open May 9th – Oct 14th.  HADLEY’S POINT CAMPGROUND 33 Hadley’s Point Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4808 hadleyspoint.com A family campground offering heated swimming pool, modern bathrooms, hot (metered) showers, small camp store (wood, ice, LP, snacks), free Wifi, and Sunday Services. Take a walk to the public beach to enjoy a sunset and use the Island Explorer shuttle service to visit Bar Harbor and ANP. Our tent sites, RV hookups (30/50 amp & septic) and Cabins welcome all campers. Open May 15 to Oct. 15. Call for reservations 

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Handicap Accessible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed  On-Premise Food Service  Online Reservations 

Places to Stay

•1864 Restored Victorian • 2- Acre Estate with Terraces and Lovely Gardens • 15 Rooms, 5 Suites • Ample Off Street Parking • Friendly, Helpful Staff • Full Breakfast Buffet - PM Refreshments • Antique / Period Furnishings • Fireplaces / Balconies • 5 Minute Walk to Shops, Waterfront

69 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4263 • 1-800-553-5109 www.miramonte.com • Innkeeper@miramonte.com

Photo by Michael Belinski Handicap Accessible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed  On-Premise Food Service  Online Reservations 

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Bed & Breakfasts | Small Inns AYSGARTH STATION INN aysgarth.com 20 Roberts Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9655 • innkeeper@aysgarth.com Our Bed & Breakfast extends New England Hospitality & quiet comfort in a uniquely casual atmosphere. All guest rooms have A/C, queen beds & private baths. Delicious, hearty hot breakfasts & delightful afternoon refreshments served by your host Melody, guarantee a memorable stay! Extended stay discounts. Open all year. Peak season $150–$195; Mid-Peak $135–$170; Quiet $95–$125.   THE BASS COTTAGE INN basscottage.com 14 The Field, PO Box 242, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1234 innkeeper@basscottage.com Award-winning Accommodations. Beautiful Breakfasts Modern, Maine and classic. Member of the Diamond Collection of inspected luxury inns. Winner of TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence” every year. A stylish boutique inn located in a peaceful enclave minutes from Acadia and steps from the waterfront, restaurants and shopping. Enjoy gourmet breakfasts cooked to order. No smoking or pets. Free WiFi. Free Parking. Open mid-May–end of October. High season $260-450; off season $230-370.   

BLACK FRIAR INN blackfriarinn.com 10 Summer Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5091 • blackfriarinnandpub@gmail.com Gracious and comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere, The Black Friar is a Bed and Breakfast as well as a full-service pub restaurant located in the heart of Bar Harbor. Quiet downtown location, full breakfast, and English pub serving dinner nightly. Six spacious rooms with private baths, AC, private heat, Wi-Fi and breakfast included. Some rooms come with fireplaces, private porch or a turret room. Easy no hassle parking. Open Early May through Mid-November, Rates: high season $160-225; off season 100-$150.  CANTERBURY COTTAGE canterburycottage.com 12 Roberts Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2112 Beautiful Fred Savage designed cottage in the heart of town. Just a short walk to shops, restaurants, museums, & galleries. Minutes to Acadia. Friendly, homey atmosphere. All rooms unique, private w/ full bath, AC, Wi-Fi, & cable TV. Off-street parking. We are ready to welcome you for a perfect getaway. Pet friendly. Open year round.

Seasonal $99–$199.   

Where history meets comfort…

Historic Victorian bed and breakfast Luxurious suites Private garden cottages Quiet location, easy walk to town

106 West str eet, Bar H ar Bor , M aine 04609 207.288.3759 I 800.437.0088 W W W.Bar Har Bor Manor House.coM

Location, Location, Location.

10 Completely Renovated Rooms In Downtown Bar Harbor.

Free In Town Parking • Brand New Rooms • Clean & Affordable

Our romantic Bed and Breakfast is ideally located just a few blocks from Guests enjoy... the center of downtown • spacious rooms with bathroom Bar Harbor and one mile • Gas fireplaces and spa tubs • Central air conditioning & free WiFi from magnificent Acadia • Private porches and balconies National Park.

• Full breakfast and Afternoon Tea

Primrose inn 51 Holland Avenue • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 • 207-288-3771 www.PrimrosePlaceBarHarbor.com

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Bed & Breakfasts | Small Inns THE CENTRAL HOUSE thecentralhousebarharbor.com 60 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1140 info@thecentralhousebarharbor.com Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, everything this historic resort town has to offer is never far away. Our charming room accommodations have classic period furnishings w/a cozy feel to make your stay both enjoyable & comfortable. You simply won’t find a more convenient home away from home at such a very attractive price. All rooms include private baths, A/C, cable TV, & free wireless Internet access. High season $115–$220; low season $95–$180.

HOLBROOK HOUSE holbrookhouse.com 74 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4970 • 800-860-7430 info@holbrookhouse.com A lovely 1876 Victorian B&B located on the historic corridor. Two luxury suites, ten comfortable guest rooms, and a 2 bedroom cottage. All with private baths, A/C, some with fireplace or private porch. Full hot breakfast & afternoon tea. Free Wi-Fi available. Ample off-street parking. Short walk to restaurants, shops, the waterfront, and minutes from Acadia National Park. Open May–Oct. High season $129 - $289; off season $189 - $359. See our ad on page 54.  HOLLAND INN BED & BREAKFAST hollandinn.com 35 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4804 • info@hollandinn.com Welcome! Make yourself at home! The Holland Inn B&B has an outstanding location in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor, just a few short blocks from the ocean, town pier and all the restaurants and shops the town is famous for. The 13 rooms have simple farmhouse decor with modern amenities. A full gourmet breakfast is crafted each day with a farmto-table approach, and special diets are always welcome. We have off street parking and you can walk everywhere.

MANOR HOUSE INN barharbormanorhouse.com 106 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3759 • 800-437-0088 info@barharbormanorhouse.com Where history meets comfort~Listed on the National Historic Register, this 1887 mansion and guest cottages occupy an acre of landscaped grounds in the historic district. 18 rooms/suites, all w/ private bath, many w/ working fireplaces & garden views. Breakfast included. Easy walk to village shops & restaurants. No smoking, no pets. Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America. High Season: $178–$279 with lower rates in spring and fall. See our ad on page 50.  MIRA MONTE INN & SUITES miramonte.com 69 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4263 • 800-553-5109 innkeeper@miramonte.com 1864 restored Victorian; 15 rooms 5 suites; 2 acre estate w/terraces & gardens; off street parking; Friendly, helpful staff; full breakfast buffet, PM refreshments; antiques/period furnishings, king/queens; private

Handicap Accessible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed  On-Premise Food Service  Online Reservations 

baths—some w/ 2- person whirlpool, A/C, cable TV, phones, Wi-Fi, fireplaces/balconies. 5 minute walk to shops & waterfront.

Open mid-May through late October. Suites open all year (no housekeeping or breakfast in winter). See our website for rates and available packages. See our ad on page 49.  SEACROFT INN seacroftinn.com 18 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4669 • 800-824-9694 seacroftinn@gmail.com A charming inn by the shops & by the shore. Turnof-the-century Bar Harbor cottage. Quiet, in-town location. Each of our unique & spacious rooms has private bath, A/C, cable TV, refrigerator & microwave. Designed to make your visit pleasant & peaceful. Feel the ocean breezes on the granite post deck. High season $119–$159; spring $79–$99.  ULLIKANA BED AND BREAKFAST ullikana.com 16 The Field, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 207-288-9552 • info@Ullikana.com New Owners, Ed & Judy Hemmingsen, have renovated and redecorated this beautiful upscale yet casual Bar Harbor, Maine inn by the sea. We are located downtown, in the field, right next to Bass Cottage. Enjoy our boutique inn just steps from Main Street shops & restaurants, the activity of the harbor & pier and Bar Harbor’s famed shore path.

Many rooms with private balcony & ocean views, some with gas fireplaces, all with private baths. Easy access to Acadia Nat’l park entrance. Breakfast, Wine Time & Pure Comfort! Free parking, Wi-Fi, AC. No smoking/pets. Open: Mid-May thru October. High Season: $279-439. Off Season $229-359.

Vacation Rentals SNELL HOUSE snellhouse.com 21 Atlantic Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8004 info@snellhouse.com Snell House offers five comfortable apartments on quiet, tree-lined Atlantic Ave. We are within easy walking distance of shops and amenities and a short drive to Acadia National Park. All rooms provide full kitchen and private bath.

Expansive lawn, a large garden and flowering shrubs make Snell House the ideal place to relax during your Bar Harbor vacation. High season $1150–$1500; off season $950–$1300. Stays of less than a week are also available and welcome. See our ad on page 50. 

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Cottages ACADIA SUNNYSIDE MOTEL/COTTAGES sunnysidecottages.com 1441 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Info: 207-288-3602 • Res: 1(800)593-3605 Located only minutes from downtown, Acadia National Park, and the shore. Enjoy super clean comfort & relaxation among the pine trees, flowers & beautiful landscaping. 10 charming cottages w/fully equipped kitchens, CCTV, screened porches & picnic setups.

10 deluxe spacious motel rooms w/ refr., telephones, Wi-Fi, CCTV, individual A/C & heat. Laundromat, swimming pool & playground on premises. High season from$75; spring rates from $55; fall rates from $69. Rates subject to change. 

HANSCOM’S MOTEL & COTTAGES hanscomsmotel.com 273 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3744 info@hanscomsmotel.com Exceptionally clean & well-maintained vintage motor court located within minutes of Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park. Our cottages & units offer queen beds, full kitchenettes, A/C, heat, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi & full bathrooms. We are only a short walk to a private rocky beach w/ picturesque views of Frenchman Bay. We have a large picnic area with fire pits and propane grills for your enjoyment. Pets welcome. Open year round. 

BAR HARBOR COTTAGES & SUITES barharborcottages.com 144 Old Bar Harbor Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4571 • 877-498-8568 info@barharborcottages.com Serving visitors to the Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island area for generations.

Our traditional Maine cottage colony is nestled in a peaceful hamlet across the lane from a large cove. The cottages have either a partial water view or garden view and can accommodate 1 - 6 people. Kitchenettes, screened porches and free Wi-Fi and cable. Rates: Spring $74–$139, Summer $124– $183, Fall $114–$149. See our ad on page 46. 

WINDWARD COTTAGES windwardcottages.com 28 Western Bay Way, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5228 okwenger@windwardcottages.com Spectacular water view from each spacious cottage. On the water, nestled in woods. Minutes from Acadia National Park. Fully equipped kitchens, full baths, 2–3 bedrooms, cable/DVD, heated, gas grills, spotless. Relax & enjoy solitude & gorgeous sunsets in a nature & bird lover’s paradise.

Canoes/kayaks, wireless internet access. No pets. Ollie Wenger. High season $1200–$1400; off season $1000; winter/spring $800. 

EDGEWATER MOTEL, COTTAGES & SUITES edgewaterbarharbor.com 137 Old Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 888-310-9920 office@edgewaterbarharbor.com Exclusive All Waterfront property with 11 Cottages and 4 Suites beautifully positioned on our private pebble beach. Just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia Nat’l Park. All accommodations are upscale-casual, warm, and inviting. All are equipped with kitchenettes and king or queen beds. Most have full baths, living area, and porch decks overlooking the Bay - some with fireplaces. David & Jayne Bowden, your hosts. Open late April– early Oct. No Pets.

WOODLAND PARK COTTAGES woodlandparkcottages.com 3 Woodland Loop, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4016 paul@woodlandparkcottages.com Eight cottages surrounded by trees on Emery Cove in Frenchman Bay. Furnished for light housekeeping, including gas stove w/ oven, refrigerator, cooking & eating utensils, heaters, cable TV, Wi-Fi & linens for bed, bath & kitchen. Dock, rowboats, picnic tables, barbecue grills & kayak rental available for guests. See website for availability, rates & photos!

Weekly rentals only, from Sat. to Sat. Open May–Oct. High season $928–$1858; off season $748–$1490. No pets. 

EMERY’S COTTAGES ON THE SHORE emeryscottages.com 181 Sand Point Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3432 info@emeryscottages.com Our cozy cottages are set on a woods-rimmed lawn sloping to our pebble beach on beautiful Frenchman’s Bay. A peaceful & convenient location with spectacular sunsets. All cottages have refrigerators, private baths, electric heat, cable tv & wifi. 14 have kitchens. Picnic tables, lawn furniture & grills provided. Open Early-May through Late-October.

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Hotels | Motels ACADIA INN AcadiaInn.com 98 Eden St (Rt 3), Bar Harbor ME 04609 800-638-3636 • 207-288-3500 reservations@acadiainn.com Friendly, comfortable, affordable! 95 deluxe air conditioned rooms, king/queen beds with premium bedding. Well-maintained grounds/recreation area. Direct access trail to Acadia National Park. Amenities: complimentary breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, heated pool & jacuzzi, refrigerators, playground, board games, outdoor movies & s’mores.

One mile to waterfront, minutes from ANP. Free shuttle to downtown & park. Special value packages with lodging, meals & activities.

ANCHORAGE MOTEL anchoragebarharbor.com 51 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 800-336-3959 • 207-288-3959 anchoragebarharbor@gmail.com Quiet in-town location. Stroll to shops, restaurants, boating center & free island shuttle.

Spacious units feature early American decor. Full bath, AC, CCTV, phones & Wi-Fi. Just minutes to Acadia Nat’l Park Visitors Center, & Kebo Valley Golf. Please check website for rates and availability.

Four-day cancellation notice. See our ad on page 49.   ATLANTIC EYRIE LODGE atlanticeyrielodge.com 6 Norman Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 800-HABA VUE • 207-288-9786 Fax 207-288-8500 info@AtlanticEyrieLodge.com Four-story building. All new rooms! Elevator, AC, refrigerator, microwave oven, color cable TV, free wireless internet & guest computer in lobby. Free local shuttle in season. New outdoor saltwater pool with spectacular panoramic views of Frenchman Bay. Free from noise of busy Rt. 3, yet near village, & ANP. Pet friendly. AAA discount. Complimentary continental breakfast. Online reservations available. Open: mid-May–mid-Oct. High season $197–$301; off season $96–$261 (2 people). See our ad on page 45.   ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE HOTEL & EVENT CENTER AtlanticOceansideHotel.com 119 Eden St (Rt 3), Bar Harbor ME 04609 800-336-2463 • 207-288-5801 reservations@aobarharbor.com Oceanfront rooms with balconies or patios.

Indoor & outdoor saltwater pools, fitness center, complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Affordable oceanfront rates. Extensive meeting & event space. Open year round. The Bistro restaurant on-site, open daily for dinner. Pebble beach with pier and boating excursions in season.  BAR HARBOR GRAND HOTEL barharborgrand.com reservations@barharborgrand.com 269 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 888-766-2529 • 207-288-5226 Elegant historic replica in the heart of downtown. 70 spacious rooms, king/queen beds.

Outstanding hotel amenities: free expanded continental breakfast, high speed internet access, fitness room, guest laundry, heated pool & jacuzzi, refrigerators, coffee makers and more. Short walk to waterfront, shopping and restaurants. A few minutes drive to the wonders of Acadia National Park. Ask about special value packages including lodging, meals and activities.

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BAR HARBOR INN & SPA barharborinn.com Newport Drive, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 800-248-3351 • 207-288-3351 reservations@barharborinn.com Bar Harbor’s premier oceanfront hotel & luxury spa. Great in­town convenience. Elegant,historic property with superior rooms & suites. King/Queen beds, premium bedding and waterfront balconies. Special value packages with lodging, meals & activities. Superior amenities from complementary deluxe continental breakfast, luxury robes & wireless internet to homemade cookies on arrival. Fine dining, Reading Room Restaurant. Casual dining, Terrace Grille. Delicious cuisine, attentive service, breathtaking ocean views.  BAR HARBOR MANOR barharbormanor.com 47 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3829 • 800-345-0305 vacation@barharbormanor.com AAA♦♦♦♦ This year you’ll find remarkable values at the Bar Harbor Manor! Relax in a peaceful & private 2-acre setting w/spectacular gardens in the heart of Bar Harbor. Luxurious, newly renovated guest rooms & suites in 5 historic homes. All rooms w/AC, fridge, TV & high-speed wireless. Many w/ private balcony, fireplace, whirlpool, sitting area and/or mini-kitchen.

Open May-Oct. High season $99–$300; off season $59–$199. Suites additional. Special packages available.

BAR HARBOR MOTEL barharbormotel.com 100 Eden St (Rt 3), Bar Harbor ME 04609 800-388-3435 • 207-288-34350 info@barharbormotel.com 86 spacious, attractive ground-level rooms situated on a 14-acre landscaped property between Acadia National Park & downtown Bar Harbor. Heated outdoor pool & playground, free enclosed bike storage. Daily activities on site. Direct trail access to Acadia. Fridge, Free parking & Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast. Rooms include 2 double beds, 2 Queens, 1 King or 2-bedroom family units. Sorry, no pets.

BAR HARBOR QUALITY INN barharborqualityInn.com 40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor ME 04609 800-282-5403 • 207-288-5403 Fax 207-288-5473 frontdesk@barharborqualityinn.com Bar Harbor Quality Inn is within walking distance to downtown and 2 miles driving to 3 different entrances of Acadia National Park. Outside entry, 2 floors with stairs (no elevator). King or 2 Queen rooms, all with refrigerator and microwave. Great hot and cold buffet breakfast, complimentary with room rate.

BAR HARBOR REGENCY barharborregency.com 123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 800-23-HOTEL • Group Sales 855-700-6725 Bar Harbor’s largest & most relaxing full-service oceanfront resort. Other amenities include hot tub, sauna, exercise room, tennis courts, marina, walking path, & laundry room. La Bella Vita Ristorante featuring authentic Italian cuisine. Our Splash Pool Bar is the perfect place for lunch & a beverage. Our waterfront lobster pound, Stewman’s, is THE place for lobster. Meetings for up to 500. Penthouse suites, whale watching as well. See our ad on page 42-43. 

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Hotels | Motels BEST WESTERN ACADIA PARK INN acadiaparkinn.com Route 3, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 800-528-1234 • 207-288-5823 info@acadiaparkinn.com The Best Western Acadia Park Inn is a great choice when visiting Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park. Retreat to this Bar Harbor hotel & experience quality accommodations in the quiet woods along the beautiful coast of Maine, w/convenient access to Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor.

EDGEWATER MOTEL, COTTAGES & SUITES edgewaterbarharbor.com 137 Old Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 888-310-9920 office@edgewaterbarharbor.com All Waterfront property sitting only 50 ft. from the water’s edge. All rooms feature luxury linens, A/C, ceiling fans, flat screen televisions, Wi-Fi, and are oversized with sitting areas and a balcony looking down Frenchman’s Bay. Choose a standard deluxe, or go beyond superior and choose a full kitchen/fireplace room. David & Jayne Bowden, your hosts. Open mid-April–late Oct. Minutes from Acadia Nat’l Park and downtown Bar Harbor. No Pets.

VILLAGER MOTEL BarHarborVillager.com 207 Main Street, Bar Harbor ME 04609 207-288-3211 • 888-383-3211 Fax 207-288-2270 reservations@barharborvillager.com Family-friendly, affordable lodging with modern amenities conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. 5 minute walk to shops, restaurants, activities, and the waterfront. 2 miles to Acadia National Park. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary Grab & Go continental breakfast, heated outdoor pool, free parking. Open early May to late October.

WEST STREET HOTEL theweststreethotel.com 50 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 877-905-4498 Group Sales: 855-700-6725 Experience the modern sophistication of The West Street Hotel, offering luxurious ocean view accommodations, Maine’s only rooftop pool, and Paddy’s Irish Pub featuring harbor views and Irish-American cuisine with a modern spin. Guests enjoy privileged access to the exclusive Bar Harbor Club with its intimate spa, fitness center, oceanside tennis and pool house. See our ad on page 42-43.

HARBORSIDE HOTEL, SPA & MARINA theharborsidehotel.com 55 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 866-258-7253 Group Sales: 855-700-6725 Bar Harbor’s most exciting full-service resort hotel. Offering in-town convenience & waterfront beauty. Delightful views of the harbor & Porcupine Islands. Luxuriously furnished & accented w/marble baths, many rooms & suites are equipped w/full kitchens. 1-, 2- & 3-bedroom suites offer optional fireplaces in the master bedroom & Jacuzzis on the porch. On-site marina, waterfront dining at La Bella Vita Ristorante, outdoor heated pool, business center, and many more amenities. See our ad on page 42-43. 

Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

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Spring Photo by Alice Clair

Summer Photo by Nina St. Germain

BAR HARBOR HAS IT ALL Photo by Heather Anderson

Fall

Photo by Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Winter

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The Perfect Vacation Destination Vacation is a time to have fun, relax, and make memories—

sand bar connects downtown Bar Harbor to Bar Island.

and Mount Desert Island is the perfect place to accomplish

Across the sand bar, a nature trail rises to a summit,

all of that and more! Our picturesque downtowns, vibrant

offering spectacular views of Mount Desert Island. If you

art scene, and great outdoors offer a variety of activities

go, don’t forget to check the local tide schedule and leave

to satisfy your personal image of what an ideal vacation

plenty of time to get back before the tide rolls in—it

should be. There’s so much to do here that it’s no wonder

comes fast!

many of our visitors return every year.

STAY IN SHAPE GRAB THE FAMILY AND HEAD TO THE PARK

Hiking trails cover Acadia National Park. The carriage roads

Acadia National Park is the ultimate family-friendly

also offer 45 miles of groomed, auto-free roads for you

destination. You can take a self- or ranger-guided tour of

to hike or bike as a family. There are a number of bike

the park and its 125 miles of trails tailored for all ages.

shops that rent everything from mountain bikes to touring

If you don’t want to adhere to a schedule, you can ride

models. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy a swim in the

a bike or take a hike on a carriage road. Acadia offers

Atlantic Ocean at one of our beaches or a freshwater dip

families the perfect beach day at Sand Beach or Echo

in one of our lakes. For rainy days, the Mount Desert Island

Lake. For more information about ranger-guided activities,

YMCA offers an indoor track, pool, and gym. There are also

pick up a copy of the park newspaper, the Beaver Log, at

several world-class golf courses nearby.

Hulls Cove Visitor Center (or other park contact stations), or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/acad.

LOCAL FESTIVALS No matter the season, festivals of all kinds are held here

EXPLORE THE BAY

each year. One festival has become a local tradition—the

Frenchman Bay is a major part of Bar Harbor’s landscape,

Bar Harbor Music Festival, which celebrated its 52nd

heritage, and culture. The crashing waves invite you to

anniversary last year. The Bar Harbor Winter Beer Festival

fully enjoy all that the sea has to offer. Take a nature

takes place each January and features beer from several

cruise to watch seals, porpoises, whales, and mysterious

Maine brewers served outside on a cold winter’s day.

underwater creatures. Or, stay on land to spot bald

In July you can enjoy the Native American Festival and

eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons, great blue herons,

Basket Makers Market, celebrating the Native American

woodpeckers, warblers, and shorebirds on a beginning

heritage of this region. In the summer you can also

birdwatcher’s tour.

enjoy the Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival, the Harbor House Flamingo Festival, and the Acadia Night Sky Festival.

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FALL FOR LEAF PEEPING Brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds paint the landscape in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park every fall.

Contrasted against deep green conifers, the colors actually seem to pop! The rocky, mountainous coastline provides the perfect setting for taking in the colorful scenery. You’ll want to drive the Park Loop Road at Acadia National Park and be sure to have a camera within easy reach to record one of the most beautiful fall landscapes in New England.

WINTER GETAWAY The weather outside may be frightful, but Photo by Michael Belinski

winter in Bar Harbor is delightful. Once you arrive, you will have plenty to do. You can

RELAXATION

take a winter hike, go cross country skiing

If your idea of a good vacation is relaxing and getting

or snowshoeing on a carriage road at Acadia

pampered, Bar Harbor is your paradise. From enjoying

National Park, lace up your ice skates at

lunch and leisure shopping downtown, to spending a day

Jordan Pond, or try ice fishing on Echo Lake.

at one of our luxurious spas, to reading your favorite book

There’s fun indoors too—downtown shopping,

while appreciating Frenchman Bay, you can always find

a friendly game of darts at a local tavern,

peace and relaxation in Bar Harbor.

chowder for lunch, or soaking in the history

EXPERIENCE THE ARTS

and culture of a local museum. Later on, claim a spot next to the fireplace at one of our cozy

Mount Desert Island is a haven for lovers of the visual and

bed and breakfasts and enjoy a hot cup of

performing arts. Browse one of our many museums and

cocoa. Bar Harbor can be a wonderful place

art galleries; let us entertain you by attending a concert,

for a relaxing winter getaway.

play, or comedy show; or, plan to visit during one of Bar Harbor’s monthly art walks to see downtown shops and restaurants become performance stages and art galleries for the night.

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Get Into Acadia With Us! 3 Stops, Including The Top Of Cadillac Mountain Hour Tours Offered Every Day, Rain or Shine

10:00AM & 2:00PM $32.50 Per Adult / $20 Per Child 12- and-under All Tours Depart From Testa's Restaurant

53 Main Street, Bar Harbor Ticket Purchase www.acadiatours.com tel. 207-288-0300

Bar Harbor, Maine www.acadiatours.com

Touring Bar Harbor And Acadia Since 1955, We Are Acadia's First And Finest Sightseer.

Anyone can Anyone climb. can climb.

ROCK CLIMB ROCK CLIMB by the Sea! by the Sea!

207.288.8186 207.288.8186 228 Main St 228 Main St Bar Harbor Bar Harbor

Journey to the bottom of the sea without getting wet.

Dive-In Theater with Diver Ed

DIVERED.COM 207.288.3483

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Things to Do ACADIA BIKE acadiabike.com

48 Cottage Street • 207-288-9605 800-526-8615 • information@acadiafun.com Acadia Bike features the largest bicycle rental fleet in New England, so you’re sure to get the bike you want. Enjoy Acadia’s natural wonders as you pedal the car-free carriage roads or Park Loop Road. Our bikes­­­—new each year, most w/front suspension­­­—are meticulously maintained & custom-fitted to ensure you’ll have a great ride. All sizes, plus tandems, trailers & kids’ bikes. Low rates, w/ discount for advance reservations. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, across from the post office. Open daily at 8 am.  ACADIA & ISLAND TOURS­­­— OLI’S TROLLEY olistrolley.com

207-288-9899 Gift Shop: 1 West Street- Station: 55 West Street.

Log on or call for our full schedule or to book a tour. Our fully narrated tours are a fun, relaxing way to discover the unique treasures of our area.

Enjoy our friendly guide’s knowledge and flair for story telling while you journey past historic landmarks and fantastic scenery. We offer 4hour, 2.5 – hour, 1- hour fully narrated tours of Acadia National Park and a 30 minute fully narrated historic tour of Downtown Bar Harbor.

We offer private charters and shuttle service.

See our ad on page 99.

ACADIA MOUNTAIN GUIDES CLIMBING SCHOOL acadiamountainguides.com

228 Main Street 888-232-9559 • 207-288-8186 climb@acadiamountainguides.com Named BEST FAMILY ACTIVITY IN MAINE. The only local climbing school under the same ownership since inception in 1994. We REMAIN Acadia’s #1 Climbing School and Outdoor Activity on Tripadvisor! No previous climbing experience required! We offer custom, private sessions in a half or full day format for individuals, families, and groups of all ages and abilities. We are proud to be Maine’s only full service, year round, dually accredited climbing school. 100% of our instructors are certified by the AMGA or the PCIA. It’s time to climb! See our ad on page 58.  ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOURS acadiatours.com

207-288-0300 • acadiatours@hotmail.com Testa’s Restaurant, 53 Main Street (reservations & tickets) Bar Harbor & Acadia’s premier sightseer.

2 1/2 hours of the best sights, sounds & stories available w/ three 15-minute stops in Acadia National Park. Tour includes Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mtn., Park Loop Road, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, etc. 50 years of informing & entertaining satisfied customers. Reservations recommended. Tours daily, 10 am & 2 pm. MC/Visa accepted. See our ad on page 58.

ACADIA OUTFITTERS acadiaoutfitters.com

106 Cottage Street • 207-288-8118 information@acadiaoutfitters.com Acadia Fun Scooters are the ideal way to enjoy Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park – environmentally friendly, easy-to-operate motorized scooters. No experience or special license is necessary.

Only $53 for 3 hours, which is plenty of time to ride Ocean Drive & the Park Loop Road., with longer rentals available. Acadia Outfitters has a full line of rental bicycles, as well as sea kayak rentals & guided tours. Open every day at 8am.

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ACADIA STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP) acadiasup.com

200 Main Street • 610-2970 info@acadiasup.com Maine’s only specialty Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) shop. The beautiful lakes and calm bays of Acadia await. They offer professional instruction, guided trips, rentals, and SUP Yoga. Programs are geared for all ability levels and include all necessary equipment (even wetsuits).

In addition to being a full-service paddle board shop, the retail store also has the best selection of summer apparel, swimwear, and beach lifestyle accessories in Bar Harbor.

AT YOUR SERVICE TOURS atyourservicetaxi.com

207-288-9222 atyourservicetours@gmail.com Private guided tours of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island in a minivan, SUV or 14 passenger van. We pick you up from your hotel or cruise port, no need to find parking! We do tours from 3 to 6 hours long. See all the highlights of Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Otter Cliffs with your private driver/guide. Stop when you like for as long as you like.

Discover Sieur du Monts Springs, the Carriage Roads, Somes Sound, Thuya Gardens and Bass Harbor Light House. Enjoy an authentic lobster pound for lunch or go to the Asticou Inn for tea and popovers. Hourly rates per vehicle only. The tours are private for the group booking, we don’t mix groups together.

ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY atlanticbrewing.com

15 Knox Road • 207-288-2337 Free brewery tours and tastings daily mid-May to mid-October. Sample Bar Harbor’s signature brews, including local faves Bar Harbor Real Ale and the nation’s original Blueberry Ale. Just minutes from downtown, the brewery includes a gift shop and landscaped grounds at a restored farmhouse. Grab lunch next door at the world-famous Mainely Meat BBQ, a local and tourist favorite sporting an impressive 16-ft. wood smoker. See our ad on page 2.  ATLANTIC CLIMBING SCHOOL climbacadia.com

67 Main Street., Bar Harbor • 207-288-2521 info@climbacadia.com Named “Best of Maine” by Down East Magazine! #1 rated activity in Bar Harbor on Tripadvisor 2017. For over two decades Atlantic Climbing School has been Maine’s premier climbing guide service, offering small private rock climbing courses in Acadia National Park. We specialize in creating custom half day and full day courses for first time climbers, families, couples and groups of all ages and ability levels. We provide all equipment and no experience is needed.

In fun, in professional commitment, in everything that we do - at Atlantic Climbing School, WE CLIMB HIGHER. Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association. Maine’s only 100% AMGA certified staff! See our ad on page 65.

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BAKER ISLAND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOUR barharborwhales.com

Leaves from Downtown Bar Harbor 1 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2386 • 800- 942-5374 info@barharborwhales.com Join a park ranger on this amazing island adventure. Leave from Bar Harbor and travel by comfortable boat and land by launch on a 130-acre park owned island. Visit the historic Gilley family farmstead and the Baker Island Lighthouse. Enjoy fascinating stories; see beautiful wildlife, seabirds, and scenery.

Explore the dance floor rock formation, and eat lunch on the ocean.

On the return, travel along Ocean Drive and take in spectacular coastal park scenery. June 18 – Sept 5. See our ad on page 98.

BAR HARBOR CELLARS WINERY AT SWEET PEA FARM barharborcellars.com

854 Route 3 • 207-288-3907 Locally-produced wines in a restored 19th century barn. Especially check out the blueberry wine, a local favorite made 100% from blueberries. Gift shop features locallyproduced specialty foods and a “Chocolate Room” with an impressive chocolate selection. Onsite farm-to-table cafe offers wood fired pizza and light meals overlooking the vineyard.

Open 10am–6pm (in season). Located just 5 miles from downtown on Rt. 3.

BAR HARBOR NATURE CRUISE barharborwhales.com

Sails from Harborplace, 1 West Street Next to the town pier 207-288-2386 • 800-942-5374 info@barharborwhales.com Join us for a two-hour nature cruise among the islands and along the shores of beautiful Acadia National Park.

Here the ocean teems with life. Our guides identify and describe wildlife, geology, and island history. Cruise along Ocean Drive, view magnificent summer homes and Egg Rock Island Lighthouse. Learn how the native Wabanki lived, hunted and fished, and about early European explorers. Trips run daily May 10 - Oct. Sunset Happy Hour Nature Cruises from mid-June to mid-Sept. See our ad on page 98.  BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH CO. barharborwhales.com

Sails from Harborplace, 1 West Street Next to the town pier 207-288-2386 • 800-942-5374 info@barharborwhales.com Big, Blue, Beautiful – come see the largest animals on earth. We offer a wide variety of whale watching, puffin, lighthouse, and nature tours; also, sunset happy hour nature tours, lobster fishing and seal watching, an Acadia by Sea tour and a Baker Island tour – in Acadia National Park.. Trips are fully narrated, filled with fun stories and information. All whale watch tours have a naturalist and Allied Whale research staff onboard. Trips daily May 24 – End of Oct. Group rates are available. See our ad on page 98.  COASTAL KAYAKING TOURS acadiafun.com

48 Cottage Street • 207-288-9605 800-526-8615 information@acadiafun.com Coastal Kayaking Tours specializes in small groups (6 boats maximum), personalized service and maximum fun! See seals, porpoises, bald eagles and other wildlife while paddling among the majestic Porcupine Islands of Frenchman Bay. Featured on ESPN, NY Times and numerous other national media outlets, we’re dedicated to providing you with a great adventure. Choose trips ranging from 2.5 hours on up. Great fun, terrific guide staff. No experience necessary.

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DIVER ED’S DIVE-IN THEATER divered.com

Eden Street COA Departing daily from Bar Harbor!

207-288-DIVE (3483) • ed@divered.com Journey to the bottom of the sea without getting wet. Join Diver Ed aboard the Starfish Enterprise for an entertaining, educational, and memorable experience. Watch realtime video from the bottom of the ocean. Hold amazing creatures before they are returned safely to the water. Diver Ed and the cast of undersea characters will have everyone laughing! See our ad on page 58.

DOWN EAST BIRDWATCHING & NATURE TOURS STORE downeastnaturetours.com

39 Cottage Street • 207-288-8128 207-479-4256 facebook@downeastnaturetours.com Personalized Birdwatching & Nature Tours for individuals, couples, families & small groups. Birding, biking, hiking & cross-country ski tours daily. See our binoculars, books & original photography. Our professional scientist and naturalists will help you discover the birds, flora & fauna of MDI, Down East Maine & Cuba. Visit Three Pines Bird Sanctuary where we protect habitat for numerous species of Neotropical birds. Winter tours and Sea Bird Counts. Open since 1993.    IMPROVACADIA improvacadia.com

15 Cottage Street, 2nd Floor • 207-288-2503 improvacadia@mindspring.com Since 2004, Maine’s only improvisational comedy theater features a cast of professional improvisers. We take your suggestions and create original musicals, plays and scenes. Featured in the Boston Globe, Portland Magazine, named one of the Top 25 Things to Do in Maine by the Bangor Daily and highly rated on Trip Advisor and Yelp. In the high season, family friendly show at 8pm; Late show at 10pm.

Air conditioned, full bar, light snacks and locally made desserts.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. Call for show times. Reservations recommended.  LIGHTHOUSES, MANSIONS, AND NATIONAL PARK TOUR barharborwhales.com

Sails from Harborplace, 1 West Street Next to the town pier 207-288-2386 • 800-942-5374 info@barharborwhales.com Enjoy our comfortable jet-powered catamarans as you take in five of Maine’s most beautiful and unique island lighthouses. Fall tours see magnificent Somes Sound. All tours see the Isleford Life Saving Station, and many of Acadia’s crown jewels. A Lighthouse historian provides interesting and informative narration. Tours are three hours long and run on May 10 - October.

Or join us for one of three all day lighthouse and photography tours on July 27, August 24, and October 14. See our ad on page 98.

LOBSTA FISHING & SEAL WATCHING TOUR barharborwhales.com

Sails from Harborplace, 1 West Street Next to the town pier 207-288-2386 • 800-942-5374 info@barharborwhales.com Learn how to catch lobsters as you pull up traps on the Downeast lobster boat Miss Samantha. She has the most room for your comfort and is the only lobster tour with a live aquarium touch tank. A professional guide is available to answer all your questions. See Maine’s fun and iconic harbor seals basking in the sun. Children age five and under go free. Daily tours May 10th – October 8th. See our ad on page 98.

Handicap Accessible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed  On-Premise Food Service  Online Reservations 

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THE SPA AT THE BAR HARBOR INN barharborinn.com/spa

Newport Drive • 207-288-8455 800-796-8455 Rejuvenate or relax at the edge of the salt-rich sea. World-class service, state-of-the-art facilities & a variety of spa treatments that will nurture your body & lift your spirits. Treat yourself to one of our many spa services available. Advanced reservations are recommended.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND YMCA mdiymca.org

21 Park Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3511 Be Our Guest on a rainy day, or any day! The MDI YMCA offers Day and Weekly Passes, giving full access to our facility. With a pool, gymnasium, fitness center, numerous classes, and childcare options, the MDI YMCA is the place to be this summer!

THE NATURAL HISTORY CENTER thenaturalhistorycenter.com

P.O. Box 6 • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-266-9461 info@TheNaturalHistoryCenter.com Are you a birder? Or wanting to learn about our local birds or natural history? Do you have kids or grandkids (or you yourselves) who want to get your feet wet and explore the mysteries of tide­pools? Is a photo safari appealing? Does learning about the history of Acadia National Park, fisheries of the Gulf of Maine, and local culture pique your interest? Perhaps you are keen for adventure, whether hiking, sea kayaking, bicycling, cross­-country skiing, or snow-­shoeing. We can even plan multi-day adventures. Our guides are veteran field scientists and seasoned expedition leaders.

Groups are kept small for your benefit (call to make arrangements for larger groups). All ages and abilities are welcome—we tailor our tours to suit the needs and interests of your group. Guides available 7 days week, year round.  

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Stay See & Do Eat & Drink Shop

NATIONAL PARK SEA KAYAK TOURS acadiakayak.com

39 Cottage Street (next to Patagonia Store) P.O. Box 705 • 207-288-0342 • 800-347-0940 HIGHEST RATED. Small group (6 kayaks max) Ecological sea kayak trips on the remote West Side of Acadia since 1993. Less boat traffic, no motels, no cruise ships, but great wildlife sightings (seal, bald eagle, porpoise, osprey, cormorant and other sea birds). Professional sea kayak guides provide all the equipment, instruction, and van transportation for $55/person. Highest rated kayak outfitter in Acadia. ½ day (4 hour) am, pm, and sunset tours featuring comfortable/stable tandem Necky kayaks. Perfect safety record and owned/operated by an island native. Beginners welcome. Open daily Late May-Columbus Day. SCENIC FLIGHTS OF ACADIA scenicflightsofacadia.com

Rte 3 at the Bar Harbor Airport • Trenton, ME 207-667-6527 Experience the Island the Best Way – See it from above! Climb aboard our 3-passenger or our 5-passenger aircraft with an experienced Commercial Pilot, who will point out sights you can only view from above. We operate high-wing aircraft, offering you all unobstructed views of the beautiful scenery below. Choose from one of our five popular flights, or custom tailor your own. Reservations are not required, with the exception of our unforgettable Sunset Flights and ‘off-season’ flights. Gift Certificates are available. See our ad on page 65.

Men�on Coupon Code "1888" for 15% off Green Fees

• 18 Hole Championship Course • Fully Stocked Pro Shop • Memberships Available • Weddings, Private & Corporate Outings • Tee Times Open To The Public Ranked #1 Classic Course in Maine by Golf Week Magazine

"The Links Pub"

Bar Harbor's Premier Pub

Located on The Eagle Lake Road just minutes from Downtown

Kebo Valley Golf Club & The Links Pub Open to the Public For Tee Times or Information, call 207-288-3000

www.kebovalleyclub.com Handicap Accessible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed  On-Premise Food Service  Online Reservations 

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Museums, Gardens & Preserves

Photo by Heather Anderson While Acadia National Park with its tens of thousands of

BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

acres is certainly the major attraction on Mount Desert

Founded in 1946 and located at 33 Ledgelawn Avenue,

Island, there are numerous other natural and historic areas

the society oversees collections and exhibits that include

to explore. The hands of some of the most talented landscape

photographs, paintings, and clothing from the Gilded Age.

architects in the nation’s history have left their imprint on

Open June through October, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., closed Sundays

MDI. Likewise, people of talent and drive have worked hard to

and holidays. Open in winter by appointment, admission is free.

preserve the island’s rich cultural and historic heritage.

207-288-0000 • 207-288-3807 • barharborhistorical.org

ABBE MUSEUM

GEORGE B. DORR MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

The Abbe Museum shares the history and culture of

The Museum of Natural History investigates, interprets,

Maine’s Native people, collectively known as the Wabanaki

and displays the natural world of Maine. All exhibits are

(Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac, and Maliseet),

designed and produced by students at the College of the

and operates from two locations in Bar Harbor. At their

Atlantic. The Museum is housed in the original headquarters

downtown location, visitors find dynamic exhibitions and

of Acadia National Park, renovated and expanded to provide

activities interspersed with spaces for quiet reflection. At the

a unique site for exhibits, programs, and activities. College

Abbe’s historic trailside museum at Sieur de Monts Spring,

of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street. Open Tuesday through

guests can experience early 20th century archaeological

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

discoveries informed by 21st century science. The

207-288-5395 • coa.edu/dorr-museum

downtown Abbe Museum serves guests year-round, while the Sieur de Monts Spring location is open seasonally from

SOMES MEYNELL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

mid-May to mid-October. Admission includes both locations.

Protecting nearly 200 acres and most of the shores of

Programs offered monthly year round; weekly during

Somes Pond in Somesville, this preserve offers nature

summer season. 26 Mount Desert Street and Park Loop

trails, free summer programs and monitors nesting loons

Road. 207-288-3519 • abbemuseum.org

each summer. 207-244-4027 • somesmeynell.org

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The garden is open during daylight hours between May 1

GARDENS OF ACADIA Learn about plants and animals through hands-on exhibits and find out how Acadia National Park manages these resources. Though small in size, the Wild Gardens of Acadia at Sieur de Monts Nature Center in Acadia National Park sport collections of the area’s plants grouped in 12 distinct areas from the seashore to mountaintops. Labeled examples make learning how to identify native plants a breeze. The gardens are a joint project of the park, the Bar Harbor Garden Club, and Friends of Acadia.

and October 31. gardenpreserve.org Created by Charles Savage, beginning in the early 1950s, the Thuya garden is accessed via a spectacular pair of handcarved cedar gates. The garden is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., beginning late May through midOctober. The lodge, a former summer resident’s rustic home, is named for the island’s abundant stands of northern white cedar (Thuya occidentalis) and contains a wonderful library of botany-related titles. It is open late June through mid-September from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Open late May through early October. Free admission.

Located on the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park.

207-288-3338 • nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm GARLAND FARM Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and owned by the Beatrix Farrand Society, Garland Farm on Route 3 in Bar Harbor is the renowned landscape architect’s last home and garden. The society has restored her garden and holds regular exhibits and events. Garland Farm is open to the public.

207-288-0237 • beatrixfarrandsociety.org

daily. Parking limited. Pets prohibited.

207-276-3727 GREAT HARBOR MARITIME MUSEUM Located in an old firehouse on Main Street in Northeast Harbor, this museum celebrates the maritime history and heritage of the Mount Desert Island area. Displays, ship models, lectures and events. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

207-276-5262 • greatharbor.mainememory.net

ROCKEFELLER GARDENS The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor is privately owned but open to the public one day a week in late July, August and September for invited guests and those with advance reservations only. There are no tours but there is a self-guided map at the entrance and staff is available. For information on making reservations: 207-276-3330 • gardenpreserve.org/abby-garden CARROLL HOMESTEAD 19th Century Maine coastal homestead with house, barn, artifacts, historical materials. Operated by Acadia National Park. Located off Route 102, north of Southwest Harbor.

207-288-3338 • nps.gov/acad/learn/education/upload/ edguide_carroll.pdf

Join, volunteer, discover — See Acadia from a new perspective!

ASTICOU AND THUYA GARDENS Operated by the Mount Desert Island Land and Garden Preserve, the Asticou and Thuya gardens in Northeast Harbor are some of the most contemplative and sublime landscapes in the eastern U.S. Both can also be accessed via hiking trails. Located off Peabody Drive (Route 3) in Northeast Harbor, the Asticou garden offers a constantly changing tableau of Japanese iris, sweet azaleas, smoke bush, rosebay, rhododendron and in spring, cherry trees.

In high summer the ponds gush with colorful water lilies.

A membership organization giving back to Acadia National Park and its surrounding communities www.FRIENDSofACADIA.org Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM

From its headquarters in a restored schoolhouse on Route

Created to preserve the work and legacy of renowned bird

198 on the way to Northeast Harbor, the Mount Desert

carver Wendell Gilley, this attractive museum located at

Island Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the

4 Herrick Road in Southwest Harbor houses the largest

entire island’s cultural heritage. Collections include

collection of his work in existence. Exhibitions and

artifacts, photographs, document archives and genealogy

educational programs are planned as well as shows by

information. Regular programs, lectures and feature

visiting artists and craftspeople. The art of bird carving

exhibits. Hours at the schoolhouse are late June through

is taught at the museum. Open year round, hours vary.

mid-October, Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission fee (reduced for members).

The collection at the former Selectmen’s Building and

207-244-7555 • wendellgilleymuseum.org

Somesville Museum, with gardens, at the arch bridge in Somesville, are open June through September, Tuesday

SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM

through Saturday 1 – 4 p.m.

Large and varied collection of vintage Brass Era cars

207-276-9323 • mdihistory.org

(1895-1917) many restored to world-class condition, including a Stanley Steamer, while others remain in their

BLAGDEN PRESERVE

original, unrestored condition. Located in Seal Cove, on

Located off the Indian Point Road in Bar Harbor, the Indian

the Tremont Road. Open May 1 through October 31, 10

Point Blagden Preserve offers excellent opportunities

a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission fee.

for seeing seals, osprey and even porcupine. The 110-

207-244-9242 • sealcoveautomuseum.org

acre reserve, which features hiking trails and nearly a quarter mile of shorefront, is operated by the Nature Conservancy. Day use only. No pets. nature.org MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY A museum and collection dedicated to preserving the history of the granite quarrying industry in Maine and on Mount Desert Island. Tools, maps, photographs and

COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC Summer Programs 2019

artifacts. Located at 62 Beech Hill Crossroad in the town of Mount Desert, open year-round.

207-244-7299 • mainegraniteindustry.org CHARLOTTE RHOADES PARK AND BUTTERFLY GARDEN Located on Route 102, just north of the village of Southwest Harbor, this park and butterfly garden specializes in annuals, perennials and shrubs that are butterfly host plants. The annual Butterfly Release will be held in late July, please call for specific day and time.

Reservations required. Open during daylight hours.

Picnicking. Limited parking. Pets prohibited.

207-244-9264 • rhoadesbutterflygarden.org TREMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Society’s Country Store Museum is located in Bass Harbor near the Swans Island Ferry Terminal. Displays of historic artifacts, photographs and research materials.

Seasonal hours vary.

207-244-9753 • tremontmainehistory.us/

FAMILY NATURE CAMP Weeks June 30-July 6, July 7-13, July 14-20, July 21-27 Family fun exploring Maine’s natural wonders SUMMER FIELD INSTITUTE Islands Through Time July 21-August 2 COA’s pre-college transformative immersion experience ADULT LEARNERS From Capture to Print: Digital photography and Photoshop in Acadia National Park July 28-August 3 Field Botany: Plants of New England July 28-August 10 SUMMER FIELD STUDIES Registration opens March 1 Place-based day program for grades 1–9

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Dining Out

Proudly known for our fresh seafood—caught, delivered, cooked, and served straight from the boat—you’ll have more than just lobster making your mouth water.

dine, Bar Harbor’s restaurants are sure to leave you

From shrimp, scallops, and crab; to haddock, flounder,

a fresh toasted lobster roll for lunch to dinner favorites,

clams, and oysters—Mount Desert Island’s sea-to-table

such as steaming bowls of lobster bisque, lobster

options are endless. To experience tastes from around

mac and cheese, and the traditional lobster bake. For

the world, you can enjoy Mexican, Asian, Italian, Cuban,

dessert, try lobster ice cream invented in our very own

and of course, American dishes. No matter where you

Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium.

satisfied.

Savor America’s favorite crustacean in a number of delicious dishes, from lobster crepes for breakfast and

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Lobster Trivia Did you know that...

• Over 5 million lobsters are eaten in Bar Harbor each year.

• About 90 % of the nation’s lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine.

• The lobster has an average life span of 50 years.

• Maine has more than 5,000 licensed lobstermen.

• A female lobster lays anywhere from several thousand to 100,000 eggs at a time, but only one-tenth of one percent of those eggs will develop and live past six weeks in the larva stage.

• It takes a lobster four to seven years to grow to be one pound in weight.

• The largest known lobster caught in Maine measured 36 inches from the rostrum (back) to the end of the tail. One of the largest known ever caught is a 42-pound, 7-ounce monster on display (dead and mounted) at the Museum of Science in Boston.

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• Maine coastal waters have yielded as many as 100 million pounds of lobsters annually.

BLACK FRIAR PUB Blackfriarinn.com 10 Summer St. Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 207-288-5091 blackfriarinnandpub@gmail.com

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Located on historic West Street near the waterfront in downtown Bar Harbor. Established in 1981 we continue to specialize in serving fresh lobster and the local seafood options in our newly renovated building. We also serve great chicken, steak and pasta dishes and of course wild blueberry pie! Earlybird specials served daily between 11 am & 6 pm. Check out our website for the latest full menu items and pricing. Open April thru October. See our ad on page 76.  Address is Bar Harbor, ME 04609 unless otherwise noted.

Handicap Accesible  No Smoking  Open Year-Round  Pets Allowed 

English style pub restaurant serving a full breakfast menu to the public and guests from 7:30 - 10 every day. The Friar’s happy hour daily from 4-6 features half-price oysters and cocktails as well as $5 local craft drafts and house wine. Dinner is available 4-9 every day with nightly rotating steak, fresh fish and vegetarian blackboard specials as well as a full pub menu. Fish and Chips, Burgers, and Pulled pork or lobster tacos. Shareable plates include Seared Scallops, Crab Cakes, Mussels, and Poutine to name a few. Off street parking is available. Open early May through mid-November.

Did you know...

The Maine lobster now has its own emoji? Use it when texting with friends or posting on social media!

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THREE UNIQUE WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES. ONE SPECTACULAR LOCATION.

Oasis Club LOUNGE

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Outdoor Oceanfront Dining on a Newly Renovated Patio

Ocean View Deck

Panoramic Ocean Views

Specialty Cocktails

Seasonal Gourmet Specials

Relaxed Atmosphere

Light Fare Menu

Live Piano Entertainment

Daily: 4pm-close

Breakfast: 7am-10:30am Dinner: 5:30pm-9:30pm

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SWORDFISH • HADDOCK • HALIBUT • ATLANTIC SALMON • YELLOW FIN TUNA • EARLY BIRD LOBSTERS LARGE LOBSTERS CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF • RIBEYE • NY SIRLOIN • PRIME RIB • FILET MIGNON

Located on Rt. 3 in Hulls Cove, 2 miles north of downtown Bar Harbor. Add’l parking across the street.

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EAT, DRINK, LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

Our family-run hideaway serves our beloved MDI community all year long. We love familiar faces and new takes on fan favorite foods and drinks. Our home is yours and we hope you come back again and again. We offer call ahead seating to shorten your wait!

FIND US & ORDER ONLINE:

CONTACT INFORMATION: 49 Rodick St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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Crispy Buffalo Wings Fried Grilled Chicken ...and Nachos PulledorClub Pork Entrees: Steak Fried orPork Grilled Chicken Nachos Pulled Entrees: Mac and Cheese Veggie Burger Steak Battered Haddock Hand Nachos Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Veggie Burger Steak Fried Cheese Curds B.L.T. Hand Battered Haddock BBQ Ribs Mac and Cheese Veggie Burger Hand Battered Fried Cheese Curds B.L.T. BBQ Ribs Chicken Nuggets Steak and Cheese Grilled CilantroHaddock Chicken Fried Cheese Curds B.L.T. BBQ Ribs Chicken Nuggets Steak Cheese Grilled Fried Mozzarella Grilledand Cheese LobsterCilantro Pasta Chicken Chicken Nuggets Steak and Cheese Grilled Cilantro Fried Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Lobster Pasta Chicken Fried Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Lobster Pasta Soups and Salads: Garden or Caesar Salad Check out our Soups Garden or Caesar Salad Check out our Soup ofand theSalads: Day • New England Clam Chowder • Chili Daily Specials!

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Soup of the Day • New England Clam Chowder • Chili Daily Specials!

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Haven’t been to Geddy’s?

THEN YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO BAR HARBOR.

Geddy’s Lobster Pound Starters, Soups & Salads $5.99–Market

Ahi Tuna Crisps • Crispy Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce Garlic Mussels & Focaccia • Guacamole & Chips Smoked Chicken Wings with Maple Sriracha Sauce Classic Poutine with Native Cheddar Curd • Geddy’s Beef Chili Chili Macho Nachos • Veggie Nachos • Geddy’s Lobster Stew New England Clam Chowder • French Onion Soup Bar Island Lobster Cobb • Tomato, Cucumber, Falafel & Feta Ahi Tuna Poke • Geddy’s Taco Salad • Burrata Caprese

Signature Specialties $13.99–Market

Shrimp & Scallop Scampi • Angus Ribeye • Pub Sirloin Frites Seared Wild Caught Haddock • Blackened Ahi Tuna Gulf of Maine Salmon Teriyaki • Atlantic Seafood Pie Burrito Grande

Burgers, Wraps & Rolls $9.99–Market

Teriyaki Swiss Burger • Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich MDI American Burger • Falafel Avocado Wrap • Lobster Roll Cap’n John’s Fish Fiesta • Crab BLT with Guacamole

We offer “Lazy” for our lobster dinners and we’ll pick it for you! Market Price CAP’N GEDDY’S LOBSTER BAKE Cup of clam chowder, steamed lobster (1-1¼ lb), hot melted butter, fresh corn on the cob, and blueberry pie WILD-CAUGHT MAINE STEAMER CLAMS One pound of local soft shell clams with drawn butter and broth LOBSTER BY THE POUND Native lobsters from our tank

From the Fryer $16.99–Market Fish & Chips • Fried Maine Clams Panko Crusted Butterflied Shrimp

Wood-fired Pizzas $9.99–Market Choose from our specialty pizzas, or build your own!

Margherita • Fig, Prosciutto & Gorgonzola Geddy’s Meat Express • Sausage & Stout Shrimp Scampi • Lobster Alfredo

Gluten-free options available

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OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH & DINNER Casual dining • Live lobster tank Margaritas • Local beer on tap

19 MAIN STREET, BAR HARBOR • 207 288 5077 • GEDDYS.COM

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Classic Maine Dining…

Dinner

Lunch at Galyn’s

Served from 11am - 4pm daily Fresh Lobster Rolls • Crab Cakes Hearty Salads • Haddock Sandwich Lobster Tails • Whole Lobsters Grilled Reuben • Bar Island Burger Lobster Salad • Vegetarian Selections Maine Combination Plate and more...

Dinner begins at 4pm

Maine Lobster

Homemade Lobster Bisque • Twin Lobster Tails • Lazy Lobster Lobster Linguini • Lobster Enchiladas • Large Lobsters Available Early Bird Lobster Special until 6pm June -September

Fresh Seafood

Most lunches $8.–$16.

Daily Fresh Fish • Homemade Crab Cakes • Seafood Sampler Seafood Linguini • Frenchman Bay Stew • Shrimp Lafayette

Homemade Desserts

Local Favorites

Blueberry-Apple Crisp • Crème Brûlée Indian Pudding • Cappuccino Sundae Galyn’s Chocolate Mousse Larry’s Luscious Cheesecake

Lots of Starters

Homemade Clam Chowder • Oysters Rockefeller • Dijon Mussels Lobster Biscuits • Baked Brie • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Bacon Wrapped Scallops • Shrimp Cocktail

The Galley Lounge Upstairs at Galyn’s

Pasta Galyn • Filet Mignon • Fresh Salads • Stuffed Pork Chop Butternut Squash Cakes • Cauliflower Steak

After a day on the water or hiking in the park, relax in the Galley Lounge.

Pub menu available for light dining.

Most dinners $19.–$30.

Happy Hour 3-6pm daily Upstairs in the Galley Lounge Specials on cocktails, wines, and draft beers

Extensive Wine List • Local Beers

Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails Air-conditioned Open daily April-November Across from Agamont Park, just up from the Town Pier

Galyn’s Since 1986

17 Main Street, Bar Harbor • 207-288-9706

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WWW.STEAKBARHARBOR.COM

Jack Russell's Steak House FOR YOUR MEAT-EATING PLEASURE

red meat is king. lobster, seafood, specialty drinks, beer events, large parties all are welcome

Special Events in the all new post & beam Carriage House!

USDA PRIME! " Wh e re in t h e wo r l d can I g et a d e ce nt bu rg e r ar o u nd h er e ?! "

102 EDEN STREET, BAR HARBOR ME 04609

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AUTHENTIC Food Local lobsters

AUTHENTIC Fun Lobster

Early Bird lobster price all day Fresh Lobster Roll served traditional, with a kick, or warm with butter Homemade Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese Lobster Club Wrap Lobster Grilled Cheese Lobster Cobb Salad Lobster Corn Chowder

Seafood

Seafood Pie Seafood Alfredo Fish ‘n’ Chips Lobster Carbonara Lazy Lobster Fried Haddock Tacos Seafood Newburg

Ribs and Chicken

Homemade Slow-roasted BBQ Ribs Bruchetta Chicken Chicken Parmesan Frenchman Bay Sirloin Surf ‘n’ Turf

Burgers

fresh from Frenchman Bay Homemade

hand-cut fries from Maine potatoes

8 Handcrafted Burgers including our Dead End Burger

and…

Bam Bam Shrimp Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese Buffalo Wings Hand-cut Onion Rings 10” Pizza Specialty Pizzas

Wet your whistle

1950s-style Milkshakes Retro Cocktails and full bar 9 Draft Lines Local Brews on tap

Kids Menu Gluten-Free options available including breads, pasta, and pizza See our full menu at BHRoute66.com

Soups and Salads

Hand-crafted

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1 1/4 lb. fresh Maine lobster, fries, coleslaw 1 1/4 lb. fresh Maine lobster, cup of chowder, fries, coleslaw, blueberry pie

BROILED SALMON GF*

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CAFÉ DELIGHT

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Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon broiled, served with a side of creamy dill sauce, fries, coleslaw

A chicken breast deep-fried, topped with, mozzarella, marinara sauce, served over pasta Whole-belly clams lightly breaded, deep-fried, fries, coleslaw Lobster meat, small North Atlantic shrimp, mushrooms topped with our homemade cheese sauce, over pasta Haddock pieces lightly breaded, deep-fried, fries, coleslaw

Baked haddock, topped with our homemade cheese sauce, fries, coleslaw Crabcakes deep-fried, fries, coleslaw

Tender sirloin tips sautéed, in garlic, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, gravy,fries, coleslaw

GF* ~ CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE

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How To Eat HOW TO EAT A MAINE LOBSTER A Maine Lobster According to staff at the Bar Harbor Catering Company

There's a lot of juice in the claw and it's delicious.

Drink up, and make sure to pull the pincers apart to make it easier to enjoy this briny cocktail.

Twist claw off at the body.

Break off legs at the body and suck meat out.

Flip the body over and break off in sections. There's lots of little morsels of meat hiding in here.

Pull the meat apart down the middle and look for the translucent white and black vein (digestive tract). Remove this.

Twist tail off at the body and pull off tail fins.

There's meat in these fins; not a lot, but still worth the work. Then, push the meat in the tail up with your thumb until it pops out the other side of the shell. You may notice roe (small red immature eggs) or tomalley (green substance that is the digestive gland). These are both edible (and some consider a delicacy!).

Image by Bar Harbor Catering Company/Digital Art Downloads

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ATLANTIC BREWING MIDTOWN atlanticbrewing.com 52 Cottage Street See our ad on page 2

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BAR HARBOR BEER WORKS 119 Main Street

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BAR HARBOR LOBSTER BAKES 10 State Highway 3

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BEAL’S LOBSTER PIER bealslobster.com 182 Clark Point Road See our ad on page 82 & 83

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BEN & BILL’S CHOCOLATE EMPORIUM 66 Main Street

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THE BISTRO @ ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE 119 Eden Street

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THE BLUE DOOR 135 Cottage Street

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BRRRR! HARBOR 37 Cottage Street

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BRRRR! HARBOR 1319 State Highway 102

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C-RAY LOBSTER 882 State Highway 3 THE CHARTROOM RESTAURANT chartroombarharbor.com 565 Eden Street See our ad on page 69

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CHERRYSTONES 185 Main Street

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CHINA JOY 195 Main Street

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CHOCOLATE MOOSE OF BAR HARBOR 2 Derby Lane

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CHOCO-LATTE 240 Main Street

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COFFEE HOUND COFFEE BAR 27B Main Street

GALYN’S RESTAURANT galynsbarharbor.com 17 Main Street See our ad on page 73 GEDDY’S geddys.com 19 Main Street See our ad on page 72

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GREAT MAINE BREAKFAST 15 Cottage Street

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HAVANA 318 Main Street

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THE INDEPENDENT CAFE 164 Main Street

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JACK RUSSELL’S STEAK HOUSE & BREWERY steakbarharbor.com 102 Eden Street See our ad on page 74

PADDY’S RESTAURANT 50 West Street

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PARSONS LOBSTER & SEAFOOD 64 Eagle Lake Road

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PEEKY TOE PROVISIONS 244 Main Street

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POOR BOY’S GOURMET RESTAURANT 300 Main Street

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THE READING ROOM @ THE BAR HARBOR INN barharborinn.com 1 Newport Drive See our ad on page 68

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ROUTE 66 RESTAURANT barharborroute66.com 21 Cottage Street See our ad on page 75

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SEAFOOD KETCH RESTAURANT 47 Shore Road

JALAPENO’S MEXICAN CANTINA & GRILL 191 Main Street

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SIAM ORCHID THAI RESTAURANT 30 Rodick Street

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SIDE STREET CAFE sidestreetbarharbor.com 49 Rodick Street See our ad on page 70

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LA BELLA VITA 55 West Street

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STEWMAN’S LOBSTER POUND 35 West Street

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LA BELLA VITA @ THE REGENCY 123 Eden Street

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STEWMAN’S LOBSTER POUND @ THE REGENCY 123 Eden Street

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LEARY’S LANDING IRISH RUB 156 Main Street

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THE LINKS PUB @ KEBO VALLEY kebovalleyclub.com 136 Eagle Lake Road See our ad on page 61 LITTLE ANTHONY’S 131 Cottage Street

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THE LOOKING GLASS 50 Eden Street See our ad on page 45

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MAINLEY MEAT BBQ 15 Knox Road

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MCKAY’S PUBLIC HOUSE 231 Main Street

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MIDTOWN BURGERS 52 Cottage Street

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EVERYDAY JOE’S 317 Main Street

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MILK & HONEY 3 Old Firehouse Lane

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FISH HOUSE GRILL 1 West Street

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM 7 Firefly Lane

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THE FORK & TABLE 102 Main Street

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM 325 Main Street

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THE TERRACE GRILLE @ THE BAR HARBOR INN barharborinn.com 1 Newport Drive See our ad on page 68 TESTA’S RESTAURANT 53 Main Street

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THIRSTY WHALE thirstywhaletavern.com 40 Cottage Street See our ad on page 67

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THRIVE JUICE BAR & KITCHEN thrivebarharbor.com 47 Rodick Street See our ad on page 70

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UDDER HEAVEN ICE CREAM RETREAT 369 State Highway 3

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WEST STREET CAFE weststreetcafe.com 76 West Street See our ad on page 76

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Our Neighbor Villages

Photo by Jeff Dobbs OUR NEIGHBOR VILLAGES ARE KEY TO MOUNT

office, fire department and Village Improvement Society.

DESERT ISLAND’S IDENTITY

Many are still justifiably proud of their manicured village

The tale of Mount Desert Island’s towns has always

greens. Some exist now only on antique maps, their

been about its villages. Although there are four main

location betrayed by seldom-visited family cemeteries.

townships (Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor

Village identities remain strong and residents of each

and Tremont) on MDI, many island residents identify

take pride in, and celebrate, their unique characters

themselves by the village in which they live. In years

including being known as the “quiet side” of the island.

past, each village had its own center with store, post

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Making Memories at Beal’s Lobster Pier

IT’S ABOUT FAMILY. IT’S ABOUT TRADITION. IT’S ABOUT MAINE. For over 80 years, Beal’s Lobster Pier has been doing things

Generations of native Mainers and vacationers love

the same way—splicing lines, tying off boats, and pulling up

spending time at Beal’s, listening to the ocean, digging

nets and traps full of the best Maine lobster. The lobstermen

into fresh seafood, and enjoying time with family. It’s why

still rise early. They still pull on layers to guard themselves

Beal’s Lobster Pier has been around so long.

from the chill of the air. And they still bring their fresh catch straight to Beal’s Lobster Pier.

If you stop by Beal’s today, you can see for yourself just how special this way of life is. Since its first year in 1932,

As soon as you walk up to Beal’s and see the lobster

this family-owned working fish and lobster pier has been

tanks, the fun begins. Eating lobster at Beal’s Lobster Pier

operating year-round.

isn’t just about cracking their shells and gathering the sweet meat from their claws to douse in baths of butter –

Rise, work, retire for the day, and live humbly, providing

it’s about sharing the experience with friends and family.

food that helps families make memories – that’s what Maine lobstermen do, and that’s what Beal’s Lobster Pier

The lobster in front of you is a combination of things – a

has done for generations.

rich tradition that defines Maine’s culture, a taste of the sea, a testament to the hard work lobstermen put in every day

At Beal’s, not much has changed in over 80 years. That’s why

to bring you the freshest seafood you can find, and perhaps

families keep coming back—because they like it that way.

most importantly, a memory to be made and passed on.

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In early July, Main Street turns a bright shade of pink as the

Southwest Harbor is located on the southwest side of the

town celebrates the Flamingo Festival. Don Featherstone,

Great Harbor of Mount Desert. It, along with Bass Harbor, is

the inventor of the plastic flamingo, is often the marshal of

one of the primary harbors used by the area’s commercial

the parade, which celebrates the tacky lawn ornament.

fishing fleet. The town was part of Tremont until 1905 when it seceded in a dispute over the location of a new school.

The town, which has a year-round population of around 2,000 people, is also home to a museum of bird carving, a

Downtown Southwest Harbor sports the quintessential

golf course, a medical center, and municipal facilities. There

small town Main Street. Its tree-lined sidewalks pass

are several municipal and commercial wharfs along the

by sidewalk cafes, galleries, a hardware store, clothing

harbor. On Clark Point the U.S. Coast Guard operates a major

shops, a drug store, banks, many casual and fine dining

base for maintaining aids to navigation, routine patrols,

restaurants, churches, Pemetic Elementary School, the

and search and rescue

library and Harbor House Community Service Center.

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Other villages include Manset and Seawall. Manset,

officials for a post office in Bass Harbor the request was

located on the harbor’s southern shore, has several

granted. They were then asked what name it should have.

busy wharfs and some seasonal restaurants. It is where

Perhaps giddy with success, one member of the local

the headquarters of world renowned boat builders,

delegation reportedly responded with the offhand remark

the Hinckley Company, are located. Several other boat

“Name it after the president for all we care.” Officials took

builders are located in that village as well.

them up on that, and the name stuck until 1961 when residents petitioned for it to revert to Bass Harbor.

Seawall, where Acadia’s second public campground and picnic area is located, gets its name from the long winding

The village has several shops, galleries, churches and

mound of rounded beach stones pushed up by the sea.

restaurants, boat building establishments, the town dock, the state ferry terminal for access to Swans Island and

TREMONT

Frenchboro, the town office, fire department and Tremont

This town’s name is derived from the three distinctive

Consolidated Elementary School. Nearby is the Bass

summits of Western Mountain visible from most areas

Harbor Head Lighthouse.

of the community. The town’s 1,600 or so inhabitants reside in the burgs of Bass Harbor and Bernard on the

On the opposite shore is Bernard with another town dock,

harbor itself, and further north along MDI’s western shore

some small businesses and a popular waterfront eatery.

in the villages of West Tremont, and Seal Cove. The tiny,

Although for years most of the seasonal residents of

seasonal village on Gotts Island is also part of Tremont.

Tremont were of relatively modest means, several large residential compounds have been built along the shore in

For many years each village had its own post office and

recent years leading some to call the area “the gold coast.”

fire department, even though they were only a few miles apart. Bass Harbor proper, with its scores of lobster boats

Seal Cove, where another public boat launch is located, is

and fish wharfs, is an authentic Down East experience.

home to the Seal Cove Auto Museum that features Brass Era automobiles, including a working Stanley Steamer.

In the early 1900s, Bass Harbor was named McKinley on maps, quite by accident. When villagers asked federal Visit us online at VisitBarHarbor.com

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churches, and a post office. The village green overlooks

Mount Desert is the second largest town on the island

a public salt-water sand beach, and the eastern shore is

with a year-round population of about 2,100 people. In

home to the town dock and Seal Harbor Yacht Club.

summer, the population, like many other communities on MDI, effectively doubles. Residents live in the villages of

Somesville, located almost in the exact center of MDI near

Otter Creek, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Somesville,

the head of tide on Somes Sound, is the oldest settlement

Hall Quarry and Pretty Marsh. Otter Creek, the farthest east,

on the island. It features a library, wildlife preserve, museum,

has a few commercial establishments and is where Acadia

branch bank and post office, and a smattering of businesses.

National Park’s largest campground, Blackwoods, is located.

Most of the historic houses along the main road are all painted white, leading many to joke that it is required by

Northeast Harbor is the largest village and main

law – it’s not. The graceful white, arched footbridge over the

commercial area. It boasts a bustling harbor and marina

Millpond Brook is one of the most beautiful and frequently

with many large seasonal cottages lining the waterfront.

photographed spots in Maine. The Somesville area is also

Downtown has a number of unique shops, galleries, and

home to Camp Beech Cliff, which ranks among the most

restaurants. There is a museum, Neighborhood House

spectacular day camp recreational facilities for young

Community Center, several churches, banks, a health

people in New England. Just to the south, down Route 102,

center, motel, inns, a library, golf course and the Northeast

is Hall Quarry, which was once home to nearly a dozen

Harbor Elementary School.

granite removal operations. Hall Quarry granite was loaded directly onto schooners and shipped around the world. Only

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one small quarry remains in intermittent operation. Just west

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of Somesville, on the island’s western shore, is Pretty Marsh.

It is almost entirely residential, except for a meeting hall, national park picnic area, and public boat launching facility at Bartlett Island Landing.

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Seal Cove Auto Museum Exploring History Through a Collection of Brass Era Automobiles & Motorcycles

May-Oct: Open Daily 10-5 Nov-Apr: Open by Appointment

Photo by Jeff Dobbs

1414 Tremont Rd, Seal Cove, ME • www.sealcoveautomuseum.org • 207.244.9242

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Neighbor Villages TRENTON Trenton is located on the last point of mainland before entering Mount Desert Island. It was incorporated in 1789 and named in honor of George Washington’s battle in Trenton, New Jersey. Throughout the 1800s, the shipbuilding, lumber, shipping and lobster fishing industries were booming. Today, as you drive through Trenton, you will find campgrounds, family-friendly activities, and some of the freshest lobster around at any number of restaurants and lobster pounds. For more than 200 years travelers have been inspired by the view from Trenton Bridge as they near their vacation destination on Mount Desert Island.

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to shops and restaurants. Free Wi-Fi & parking, fitness center, indoor

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Castine Kayak Adventures

130 High Street, Ellsworth ME 04605

17 Sea St., Castine, Maine 04421

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Photo by Jeff Dobbs ACTIVITIES 1932 CRITERION THEATRE 35 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0829 ABBE MUSEUM 26 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3519 ACADIA & ISLAND TOURS, OLI’S TROLLEY 1 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 866-987-6553 207-288-9899 ACADIA AIR TOURS 968 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-7627 Sales/Information: 207-288-0703 ACADIA AUDIO TOURS 2orGuide.com/Loop RdTour 207-288-3864 ACADIA BIKE RENTALS 48 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9605 ACADIA BIRDING FESTIVAL acadiabirdingfestival.com 207-233-3694

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ACADIA VACATION PLANNER BACKROADS 801 Cedar Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 acadiavacationplanner.com Berkeley, CA 94710 800-462-2848 ACADIAN SIGHTSEEING & BAR HARBOR BICYCLE NATURE CRUISES SHOP ACADIA MOUNTAIN GUIDES 119 Eden Street 141 Cottage Street 228 Main Street @ Atlantic Oceanside Resort Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3886 207-288-8186 207-801-2300 BAR HARBOR CELLARS ACADIA NATIONAL PARK 854 State Highway #3 AMBROSIA COOKING Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Route 233, Eagle Lake Road SCHOOL 207-288-3907 19 Rodick Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3338, Ext. 0 BAR HARBOR FERRY 207-288-4523 7 Newport Drive ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Bar Harbor, ME 04609 ARTWAVES TOURS 207-288-4585 1345-A State Highway 102 53 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 BAR HARBOR FINE ARTS Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-266-0010 FESTIVAL 207-288-0300 marcfink.com/shows AT YOUR SERVICE TOURS 207-266-5162 ACADIA OUTFITTERS Bar Harbor, ME 04609 106 Cottage Street 207-288-9222 BAR HARBOR GHOST TOURS Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 ATLANTIC BREWING 207-404-4113 207-288-8118 COMPANY BAR HARBOR MUSIC ACADIA REPERTORY THEATRE 15 Knox Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 FESTIVAL 1154 Main Street 207-288-2337 Mount Desert, ME 04660 59 Cottage Street 207-244-7260 ATLANTIC CLIMBING SCHOOL Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5744 67 Main Street, 2nd Floor ACADIA STANDUP Bar Harbor, ME 04609 BAR HARBOR SEGWAY PADDLEBOARDING 207-288-2521 TOURS 200 Main Street 8 Mount Desert Street AURORA VAULTERS Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 397 Douglas Highway 207-610-2970 207-790-1900 East Lamoine, ME 04605 207-266-3791 ACADIA DEEP SEA FISHING & LOBSTER TOURS 182 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-5385

BAR HARBOR TOWN BAND Village Green Gazebo barharborband.org BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH 1 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2386 BAR HARBOR YACHT CLUB PO Box 568 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3275 CAMP BEECH CLIFF 264 Beech Hill Road Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-244-0365 CARRIAGES OF ACADIA Wildwood Stables, Park Loop Road Seal Harbor, ME 04675 877-276-3622 CASTINE KAYAK ADVENTURES 17 Sea Street Castine, ME 04421 207-866-3506 COASTAL KAYAKING TOURS 48 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9605 COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS 132 Botanical Gardens Dr. Boothbay, ME 04537 207-633-8000

Directory CRANBERRY COVE FERRY 110 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-5882 CUSTOM CRUISES & CRANBERRY ISLES WATER TAXI Islesford Dock Little Cranberry Island Islesford, ME 04646 207-244-5724 DESTINATION HEALTH - A WELLNESS BOUTIQUE 53 Main Street, 2nd Floor Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3121 DIVER ED - DIVE-IN THEATRE 105 Eden Street (College of the Atlantic) Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3483 DOWNEAST NATURE TOURS 39 Cottage Street, #4 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8128 DOWNEAST SAILING ADVENTURES 848 Eagle Lake Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2216 DOWNEAST SCENIC RAILROAD 8 Railroad Siding Road Hancock, ME 04640 866-449-7245 DOWNEAST WINDJAMMER CRUISES 7 Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4585 THE GREAT MAINE LUMBERJACK SHOW 127 Bar Harbor Road Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-266-5486 HOLLYWOOD CASINO HOTEL & RACEWAY 500 Main Street Bangor, ME 04401 877-779-7771 IMPROVACADIA 15 Cottage Street, 2nd Floor Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2503 IRA MOUNTAIN & QUILL HILL SCENIC VIEWS Kingfield, ME 04947 207-474-6759 ISLAND CRUISES – NATURE CRUISE 12 Little Island Way Bass Harbor, ME 04653 207-244-5785 KEBO VALLEY GOLF CLUB 136 Eagle Lake Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3000

LOBSTER TALK Gouldsboro, ME 04607 207-963-2341 LULU LOBSTER BOAT RIDE 55 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3136 MAINE CRAFTS GUILD 369 Old Union Road Washington, ME 04574 207-266-9096 MAINE FOODIE TOURS mainefoodietours.com 207-233-7485 MANSELL BOAT CO. RENTALS 135 Shore Road Manset, ME 04679 207-244-5625 MDI TOURS LLC mditours.com 207-808-0413 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND MARATHON runmdi.org 207-288-9828 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND YMCA 21 Park Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3511 NATIONAL PARK CANOE RENTAL 145 Pretty Marsh Road Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-244-5854 NATIONAL PARK SEA KAYAK TOURS 39 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0342 THE NATURAL HISTORY CENTER PO Box 6 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-266-9461 NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CENTER 30 Twin Pines Road Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-5438 NORTHEAST WHITEWATER 142 Moosehead Lake Road Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-0151 PEDEGO ACADIA 55 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-664-9181 PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF 368 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2133 RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS 207-380-3806 REEL PIZZA CINERAMA 33 Kennebec Place Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3828

SAIL ACADIA 11 Apple Lane Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-266-5210

EMERA PO Box 11008 Lewiston, ME 04243 207-973-2000

KID’S CORNER 81 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9503

SAVOR OUR CITY CULINARY TOURS

By Fish Maine savorourcity.com 954-410-3177

G.F. JOHNSTON & ASSOCIATES 58 Hill Crest Circle, Suite 2 Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-1200

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS

SCENIC FLIGHTS OF ACADIA 1044 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-6527

HAROLD MACQUINN, INC. Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-4653

CHOCO-LATTE 240 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9179

SCHOODIC INSTITUTE 9 Atterbury Circle Winter Harbor, ME 04693 207-288-1310

HAMMOND LUMBER COMPANY | EBS 1513 State Highway 102 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9756

COFFEE HOUND COFFEE BAR 27B Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0366

SEA PRINCESS CRUISES 20 Sea Street Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-5352

KING ELECTRIC 367 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-5045

SEA VENTURE CUSTOM BOAT TOURS @ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE RESORT 119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-412-0222

PARADIS TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 31 Holland Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4995

HULLS COVE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. 6 Neighborhood Way, Rt. 3 Hulls Cove, ME 04644 207-288-5193

R. H. FOSTER ENERGY 372 High Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-0695

DESIGN, ADS & PUBLICATIONS

SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 1414 Tremont Road Seal Cove, ME 04674 207-244-9242 THE SELLAM CIRCUS SCHOOL thesellamcircus.com 207-502-2589 TOUR ACADIA 106 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 803-460-4431 WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM 4 Herrick Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-7555 WILD ACADIA FUN PARK 233 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-3573 WILD IRIS FARM 2 Lakewood Farm Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5234

BROADCASTING MAINE PUBLIC 63 Texas Avenue Bangor, ME 04401 800-884-1717

BUILDING, HOME SERVICES & UTILITIES AB & JR HODGKINS INC 18 Pleasant Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3422 DALE W. HARDING ELECTRIC 14 Betseys Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8224 DEAD RIVER COMPANY 114 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3309

RAINWISE INC. 18 River Field Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-288-5169 SCATTOLONI TILE CO. 207-288-8459 STEWART BRECHER ARCHITECTS 93 Cottage Street, Suite 302 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3747 T.G. DUNN PLUMBING PO Box 64 Hulls Cove, ME 04644 207-288-9656

CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP BEECH CLIFF 264 Beech Hill Road Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-244-0365 CAMP CAPELLA 8 Pearl Point Road Dedham, ME 04429 207-843-5104 FAMILY NATURE CAMPS College of the Atlantic 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 1-800-597-9500

MDI YMCA 21 Park Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3511

THE INDEPENDENT CAFE 164 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-756-9883

COMMUNITY BUILDING

THE ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS OF MAINE 80 Banair Road Bangor, ME 04401 207-990-6022 ASHWOOD CONSULTANTS 248 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 561-472-4748 BAR HARBOR PUBLICATIONS PO Box 826 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0355 CREATIVE PRINT SERVICES 5 Dowd Road Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-2250 DOBBS PRODUCTIONS 112 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4354 MOUNT DESERT ISLANDER 310 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0556 NANCY MARSHALL COMMUNICATIONS 151 Capitol Street, Suite 1 Augusta, ME 04330 207-623-4177

MDI YMCA 21 Park Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3511

Z STUDIO GRAPHIC DESIGN 13 Albert Meadow, Suite 3A Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4133

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HARBOR HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER 329 Main Street Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-3713

ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE PO Box 475 Southwest Harbor, ME 04644 207-288-9500

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Directory COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5015 MYJERABESH (EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE) 756 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-412-0294 THE SELLAM CIRCUS SCHOOL thesellamcircus.com 207-502-2589 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ORONO Orono, ME 04469 207-581-1865

ELDER CARE BIRCH BAY VILLAGE 25 Village Inn Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8014 SONOGEE REHAB & LIVING CENTER 131 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5800

EVENT PLANNER BAR HARBOR CATERING COMPANY 367 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9382

FINANCIAL BAR HARBOR BANK & TRUST 82 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3314

MELANSON HEATH - ACCOUNTANTS & AUDITORS 14 Toothaker Lane Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-2710

FOOD & BEVERAGE BAR HARBOR BEER WORKS 119 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2886 BAR HARBOR LOBSTER BAKES 10 State Highway 3 Hulls Cove, ME 04644 207-288-4055 BEAL’S LOBSTER PIER 182 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-3202 THE BISTRO @ ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE 119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5801 BLACK FRIAR INN & PUB 10 Summer Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5091 THE BLUE DOOR 135 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9045 BRRRR! HARBOR 37 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-1232

BAR HARBOR SAVINGS & LOAN 103 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3685

THE CHART ROOM RESTAURANT 565 Eden Street, State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9740

CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK 1316 State Highway 102 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1238

CHERRYSTONES 185 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-2290

EDWARD JONES 71 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3903 FIRST ADVISORS 102 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3341 FIRST NATIONAL BANK 102 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3341 MACHIAS SAVINGS BANK 96 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5826 MDI MORTGAGE GROUP 59 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2881

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CHINA JOY 195 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8668 C-RAY LOBSTER 882 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4855 THE DOG AND PONY TAVERN 4 Rodick Place Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0900 EVERYDAY JOE’S 317 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2824 FISH HOUSE GRILL 1 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3070

FORK & TABLE 102 Main Street Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-0746 GALYN’S RESTAURANT 17 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9706 GEDDY’S 19 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5077 GREAT MAINE BREAKFAST 15 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4166 HAVANA 318 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2822 THE INDEPENDENT CAFE 164 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-756-9883 JACK RUSSELL’S STEAK HOUSE & BREWERY 102 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5214 JALAPEÑO’S MEXICAN CANTINA & GRILL 191 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-2324 JORDAN POND HOUSE Park Loop Road PO Box 24 Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0024 207-276-3316 JORDAN’S RESTAURANT 80 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3586 LA BELLA VITA 55 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5033 LA BELLA VITA @ THE REGENCY 123 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9723 LEARY’S LANDING IRISH PUB 156 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-664-3919 LITTLE ANTHONY’S 131 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4700 THE LOOKING GLASS 50 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5663

MAINE SHELLFISH COMPANY 95 Water Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-5336

SIAM ORCHID THAI RESTAURANT 30 Rodick Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9669

MAINE MEAT BBQ @ ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY 15 Knox Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9200

SIDE STREET CAFÉ 49 Rodick Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-2591

MCKAY’S PUBLIC HOUSE 231 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2002 MIDTOWN BURGERS 52 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2326 MILK AND HONEY 3 Old Firehouse Lane Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-4003 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM 325 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-4006 MOUNT DESSERT BAKERY 122 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9191 PADDY’S RESTAURANT 50 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-3786 PEEKY TOE PROVISIONS 244 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9161 PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP performancefoodservices. com/northcenter 207-479-4402 POOR BOY’S GOURMET RESTAURANT 300 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4148 THE READING ROOM RESTAURANT @ The Bar Harbor Inn 1 Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3351 ROUTE 66 RESTAURANT 21 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3708 SEAFOOD KETCH RESTAURANT 47 Shore Road Bass Harbor, ME 04653 207-244-7463

STEWMAN’S LOBSTER POUND 123 Eden St. & 35 West St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9723 or 207-288-0346 SUBWAY 4 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0782 THE TERRACE GRILLE @ The Bar Harbor Inn 1 Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3351 TESTA’S RESTAURANT 53 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3327 THE THIRSTY WHALE 40 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9335 THRIVE JUICE BAR & KITCHEN 47 Rodick Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9340 UDDER HEAVEN ICE CREAM RETREAT 369 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2233 WEST STREET CAFE 76 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 0460 207-288-5242

HEALTH SERVICES BAR HARBOR CHIROPRACTIC 24 1st South Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0755 DOWNEAST HORIZONS 1200 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4234 HEALTHY ACADIA 140 State Street, Suite 1 Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-7171 HIGH STREET DENTAL 1 High Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4754 MDI HOSPITAL 10 Wayman Lane Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5081

Directory HOUSING LOCAL SOLUTIONS P.O. Box 512 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4365 MDI & ELLSWORTH HOUSING AUTHORITIES 80 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4770 YWCA OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND 36 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5008

INFORMATION EASTPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 144 Water Street Eastport, ME 04631 207-853-4644 MAP ADVENTURES PO Box 15214 Portland, ME 04112 207-879-4777 MDI BUSINESS LOCATION MAPS PO Box 55 Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-664-9946 SCORE 248 State Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-5800 UNION RIVER CENTER FOR INNOVATION 415 Water Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 800-930-5313

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MERCHANT, NEEDHAM & ASSOCIATES 146 Main Street Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-9800 RICK WILLIAMS INSURANCE PO Box 74 Prospect Harbor, ME 04669 207-963-4111 SARAH FINA, LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT PO Box 309 Seal Cove, ME 04647 207-610-3360 THE SWAN AGENCY INSURANCE 43 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5044

THORNHEDGE INN 47 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5398

CLEFTSTONE MANOR 92 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4951

ULLIKANA BED & BREAKFAST 16 The Field Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9552

THE ELMHURST INN 40 Holland Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3044

YELLOW HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 15 The Field Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5100

LAWYERS EATON PEABODY 80 Exchange Street Bangor, ME 04402 207-947-0111

HOLBROOK HOUSE 74 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4970

RUDMAN WINCHELL 84 Harlow Street Bangor, ME 04402 207-947-4501

HOLLAND INN 35 Holland Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4804

BAR HARBOR CAMPGROUND 409 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5185

SMITH, COLLIER & FAHEY 77 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0005

THE INN AT BAY LEDGE 150 Sand Point Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4204

LIBRARY

LLANGOLAN INN & COTTAGES 865 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3016

JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY 34 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4245

LODGING B&BS & INNS

COMPUSULT, INC. 233 Seawall Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-669-4103

THE ATLANTEAN INN 11 Atlantic Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5703

J & B DIVERSIFIED ASSOCIATES PO Box G Belfast, ME 04915 207-388-1138

AYSGARTH STATION 20 Roberts Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9655

LYNAM INSURANCE 227 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3334

THE CENTRAL HOUSE 60 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1140

LODGING CAMPGROUNDS

COASTAL COMPUTERS 1049 Main Street Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-244-8007

GOSLINE INSURANCE GROUP PO Box 70 Gardiner, ME 04345-0070 207-582-4120

STONE THROW COTTAGE 67 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9092

HEARTHSIDE INN 7 High Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4533

ANNE’S WHITE COLUMNS INN 57 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5357

INSURANCE

CANTERBURY COTTAGE 12 Roberts Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2112

BALANCE ROCK INN 21 Albert Meadow Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2610 BASS COTTAGE INN 14 The Field Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1234 BLACK FRIAR INN & PUB 10 Summer Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5091

MANOR HOUSE INN 106 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3759 MAPLES INN 16 Roberts Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3443 MIRA MONTE INN & SUITES 69 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4263 PRIMROSE INN 73 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4031 QUIMBY HOUSE INN 109 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5811 SALTAIR INN BED & BREAKFAST 121 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2882 SEACROFT INN 18 Albert Meadow Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4669

BAR HARBOR KOA CAMPGROUND 136 County Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3520 HADLEY’S POINT CAMPGROUND 33 Hadley Point Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4808 MT DESERT NARROWS CAMPING RESORT 1219 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8106

LODGING COTTAGES ACADIA COTTAGES 410 Main Street Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-5388 ACADIA SUNNYSIDE MOTEL & COTTAGES 1441 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3602 BAR HARBOR COTTAGES & SUITES 144 Old Bar Harbor Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4571 EDGEWATER MOTEL & COTTAGES 137 Old Bar Harbor Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3491 EMERY’S COTTAGES 181 Sand Point Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3432 HANSCOM’S MOTEL & COTTAGES 273 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3744

QUEEN ANNE’S COTTAGES

BY THE SEA 65 Shore Acres Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-479-7210 ROSE EDEN COTTAGES 864 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3038 TIDE WATCH CABINS 560 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4306 WINDWARD COTTAGES 28 Western Bay Way Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5228 WOODLAND PARK COTTAGES 3 Woodland Loop Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4016

LODGING HOTELS & MOTELS ACADIA HOTEL 20 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5721 ACADIA INN 98 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3500 ACADIA OCEAN VIEW MOTEL 323 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3565 ANCHORAGE MOTEL 51 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3959 ATLANTIC EYRIE LODGE 6 Norman Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9786 ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5801 BAR HARBOR GRAND HOTEL 269 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5226 BAR HARBOR HAMPTON INN 12 Norman Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3210 BAR HARBOR INN & SPA 1 Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3351

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Directory BAR HARBOR MANOR 47 Holland Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3829 BAR HARBOR MOTEL 100 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3453 BAR HARBOR QUALITY INN 40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5403 BAR HARBOR REGENCY 123 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9723 BAR HARBOR VILLAGER MOTEL 207 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3211 THE BAYVIEW 111 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5861 BELLE ISLE MOTEL 910 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5726 BEST WESTERN ACADIA PARK INN 452 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5823 BLUENOSE INN 90 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3348 COMFORT INN 130 High Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-1345 FRENCHMAN BAY DAYS INN 120 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3321 HAMPTON INN 6 Downeast Highway Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-2688 HANSCOM’S MOTEL & COTTAGES 273 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3744 HARBORSIDE HOTEL & MARINA 55 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5033 THE INN ON MOUNT DESERT 68 Mt Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 207-288-8300

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ISLEVIEW MOTEL & COTTAGES 1169 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-5661 IVY MANOR INN - VILLAGE CENTER 194 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2138 THE MOORINGS INN 133 Shore Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-5523 MOSELEY COTTAGE INN AND TOWN MOTEL 12 Atlantic Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5548 PRIMROSE PLACE 51 Holland Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3771 RAMADA INN, ACADIA PARK HOTEL 215 High Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-9341 WEST STREET HOTEL 50 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0825 WONDER VIEW INN & SUITES 50 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3358

LODGING VACATION & WEEKLY RENTALS 5 BEDROOM IN TOWN BAR HARBOR 21 Edgewood Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-460-9115 ACADIA BAYVIEW COTTAGE 271 Bayview Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 813-334-1144 ACADIA COTTAGE RENTALS PO Box 949 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-460-1000 ACADIA GETAWAY BASE CAMP CABIN 744 Eagle Lake Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 978-263-7533 AMBROSIA COOKING SCHOOL 6BR/3 BATH HOUSE 19 Rodick Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4523 ANN’S POINT COTTAGES Ann’s Point and Loon Lane Bass Harbor, ME 04653 207-244-5425

BAR HARBOR - ACADIA COTTAGE RENTALS Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0307

SNELL HOUSE 21 Atlantic Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8004

BAR HARBOR CROWS’ NEST 1 1/2 Oliver Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2544

TOWN & COUNTRY COTTAGE 230 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3439

BASS HARBOR COTTAGES & COUNTRY INN 95 Harbor Drive, Route 102A Bass Harbor, ME 04653 207-244-3460

MUNICIPAL

CIDER HOUSE FARM 19 Wilcomb Lane Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-266-4248 COMFORT & CONVENIENCE APARTMENT RENTAL 47 Ledgelawn Avenue Apts. A & B Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-460-9115

TOWN OF BAR HARBOR 93 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4098

MUSEUM ABBE MUSEUM 26 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3519 BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY 33 Ledgelawn Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0000

DERBY LANE COTTAGE 6 Derby Lane Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9483

GEORGE B. DORR MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5395

DRAGONFLY COTTAGE 20 Roberts Ave. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9655

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 373 Sound Drive Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-276-9323

GOOSE COVE COTTAGE 140 Goose Cove Road Trenton, ME 04605 307-399-6073 THE HOLLAND HOUSE Holland Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-244-0354 KEBO VIEW MILLION DOLLAR VACATION RENTALS White Spruce Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-664-3207 MAINE ISLAND PROPERTIES 1281 Main Street Mount Desert, ME 04660 207-244-4348 OCEANSEDGE Hulls Cove, ME 04644 617-899-5771 THE ROPP ORCHARD HOUSE 207-266-4248 RYAN ESTATE RENTALS 700 Eagle Lake Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5154 SEASIDE COTTAGES ON THE QUIET SIDE 41 Gunlow Pond Road West Tremont, ME 04612 207-244-7746

SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 1414 Tremont Road Seal Cove, ME 04674 207-244-9242 WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM 4 Herrick Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-7555 WOODLAWN MUSEUM Route 172 19 Black House Drive Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-8671

NON-PROFIT BAR HARBOR FOOD PANTRY 36 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3375 BAR HARBOR (MDI) ROTARY CLUB PO Box 701 Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0701 CIEE COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 207-553-4000 DOWNEAST & ACADIA REGIONAL TOURISM P.O. Box 235 Milbridge, ME 04658 888-665-3278

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS OF HANCOCK COUNTY 14 McKenzie Avenue Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-2531 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN MISSION PO Box 862 NE Harbor, ME 04662 207-801-9020 ISLAND HOUSING TRUST 1366 State Highway 102 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-244-8011 MAINE SEA COAST MISSION 127 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5097 SCHOODIC INSTITUTE 9 Atterbury Circle Winter Harbor, ME 04693 207-288-1310 SPCA OF HANCOCK COUNTY 141 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-8088 THE SUMMIT PROJECT P.O. Box 8130 Portland, ME 04104 YWCA OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND 36 Mt. Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5008

PETS ACADIA VETERINARY HOSPITAL 21 Federal Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5733 BARK HARBOR 150 Main Street, Store #3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0404

PHARMACY HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET 86 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0421

PHOTOGRAPHY SUE ANNE HODGES, PHOTOGRAPHER 107 Garden Street West Newbury, MA 01985 978-463-8220

PRESERVATION FRIENDS OF ACADIA 43 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3340

PUBLICATION BANGOR DAILY NEWS PO Box 1329 Bangor, ME 04402 800-432-7964

Directory TRAVELMAINE 91 Camden Street Suite 403 Rockland, ME 04841 207-593-0037

ACADIA IMAGE ARTS 20 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-217-7650

C-RAY LOBSTER 882 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4855

ISLAND ARTS ASSOCIATION 36 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609

REAL ESTATE

ACADIA OUTDOORS STORE 45 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2422

CADILLAC MOUNTAIN SPORTS 26 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4532

ISLAND IMPORTS 57 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3841

ACADIA CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE 61 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3773 ACADIA REALTY GROUP 67 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-667-7423 THE KNOWLES COMPANY 1 Summit Road Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-3322 LYNAM REAL ESTATE AGENCY 227 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3334

ACADIA PARK COMPANY 134 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5592 ACADIA SHOP 85 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5600 ANNE WOODMAN THE SHOP 185 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 718-839-5129

CARILOHA BAMBOO 50 West Street, Suite 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9409 THE CHOCOLATE MOOSE OF BAR HARBOR 2 Derby Lane, Suite 1 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5088 CHRISTMAS SPIRIT SHOP 80 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8168

JACK’S JEWELRY 27 and 23 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3803 MAINE COAST WREATH / GAY’S WREATH 36 Shop Hill Road Milbridge, ME 04658 207-255-3301 MAP ADVENTURES PO Box 15214 Portland, ME 04112 207-879-4777 MDI FARMERS MARKET 21 Park Street @ MDI YMCA Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-342-2592

ART ON WEST 78 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9428

COOL AS A MOOSE 118 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3904

RENTAL

BAR HARBOR BICYCLE SHOP 141 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3886

CYNTHIA’S SKIN & NAIL BOUTIQUE 195 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-460-1071

MOUNT DESERT SPRING WATER 78 Seal Cove Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-5363

WALLACE TENT EVENTS 36 Commerce Park Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-6000

BAR HARBOR BOOK SHOP 1 Dewey Street Hulls Cove, ME 04644 207-288-4665

D’ALESSIO GALLERY 12 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-351-5450

THE NAKED BLUEBERRY 78 West Street, #1 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-249-5002

RESEARCH

BAR HARBOR HEMPORIUM 116 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3014

DEBBAHS 89 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5161

BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9685

DEL SOL BAR HARBOR 35 West Street, Suite 1 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9409

THE NATURALIST’S NOTEBOOK 16 Main Street Seal Harbor, ME 04675 207-801-2777

BAR HARBOR PICK-A-PEARL 55 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 860-428-2651

FABRICATE 64 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5113

BAR HARBOR TEA COMPANY 150 Main Street, Store #2 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8322

FAIR TRADE WINDS 119 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0056

SWAN AGENCY SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 43 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5818

THE JACKSON LABORATORY 600 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-6000 MAINE CENTER FOR COASTAL FISHERIES 13 Atlantic Avenue Stonington, ME 04681 207-367-2708 MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY 159 Old Bar Harbor Road Salisbury Cove, ME 04672 207-288-3605

RETAIL A LITTLE MAD ISLAND SHOP & GALLERY Bayside Landing 15 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-370-1316 ABBE MUSEUM 26 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3519 ACADIA COUNTRY STORE 128 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2426

BARK HARBOR 150 Main Street, Store #3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0404 BEN & BILL’S CHOCOLATE EMPORIUM 66 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3281

FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS 8 Rodick Place Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-2580 HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET 86 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5680

BLISS BAR HARBOR 150 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-470-7071

HOUSE WINE 227A Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1200

BLISS JEWELERS 50 West Street, Suite 11 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9496

ISLAND ARTISANS 99 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4214

PARSONS LOBSTERS & SEAFOOD 64 Eagle Lake Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4736 PATRICK’S BY THE SEA 21 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-0028 PERUVIAN LINK 44 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8988 QUEEN ANNE’S FLOWER SHOP 4 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2860 RAINWISE INC. 18 Riverfield Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-288-5169 RESTAURANT BARN 397 High Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-610-1701

RM FLAGG FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN STORE 1212 State Street Veazie, ME 04401 800-432-7814 SEA DAWG 47 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-2300 SERENDIPITY RESALE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE 36 Kennebec Place Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2000 SEWING BY THE SEA 11 Periwinkle Lane Trenton, ME 04605 207-664-2558 STONE SOUP 113 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5219 TRENTON FLOORING AND FURNITURE 1211 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-5022 TRENTON MARKETPLACE IGA 1007 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-9597 WILLIS ROCK SHOP 69 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4935 WINDOW PANES 166 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9550

RETIREMENT BIRCH BAY VILLAGE 25 Village Inn Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8014

SPIRITUAL CHURCH OF OUR FATHER 91 State Highway 3 Hulls Cove, ME 04644 207-288-4849

TRANSPORTATION ACADIA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-0303 AT YOUR SERVICE TAXI Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9222 ATLANTIC FLEET SERVICES Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-266-5893 BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 287 Godfrey Boulevard Bangor, ME 04401 866-359-2264

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Directory BAR HARBOR COASTAL CAB Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-1222 BAR HARBOR FERRY Town Pier Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2984 BOB’S AUTO REPAIR 135 Old Norway Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9344 CAPE AIR 115 Caruso Drive Trenton, ME 04605 866-227-3247 CONCORD COACH LINES 1039 Union Street Bangor, ME 04401 800-639-3317 CRANBERRY COVE FERRY 110 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-5882 CRYSTAL COACH LIMOUSINE 353 Eastern Ave. Brewer, ME 04412 207-433-0499 CUSTOM CRUISES & CRANBERRY ISLES WATER TAXI Islesford Dock, Little Cranberry Island Islesford, ME 04646 207-244-5724 DOWNEAST SAILINGWATER TAXI Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2216

Worship Services ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Light Assembly of God 985 Crooked Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8990 BAPTIST Eden Baptist Church Old Bar Harbor Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9812 or 207-667-2336 First Baptist Church 46 Ledgelawn Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3563

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DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION 117 Gateway Center Drive Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-5796 THE HANCOCK COUNTY BAR HARBOR AIRPORT 115 Caruso Drive Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-7329 ISLAND CONNECTIONS 93 Cottage Street, Suite 101 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4457 MAINE CHAUFFEURED SERVICES PO Box 1846 Bangor, ME 04402 207-356-4766 MAINE CRUISE PRO Windham, ME 04062 207-310-0998 MAINE PORT AUTHORITY 16 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 207-624-3564 NORTHEAST CHARTER & TOUR CO. 235 Goddard Road Lewiston, ME 04240 888-593-6328 OCCASIONS LIMOUSINE 108 Seal Cove Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-479-5159 THE SCHOODIC FERRY Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9444

WEDDINGS ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5801 BAR HARBOR CATERING COMPANY 367 State Highway 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-801-9382 BAR HARBOR CLUB 111 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5033 CRYSTAL COACH LIMOUSINE 353 Eastern Ave. Brewer, ME 04412 207-433-0499 MDI WEDDINGS PO Box 552 Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 860-428-2651 OCCASIONS LIMOUSINE 108 Seal Cove Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-479-5159 PORCUPINE ROOM @ The Bar Harbor Inn 1 Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3351 WALLACE TENT EVENTS 36 Commerce Park Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-6000 WEDDING ANGEL EVENTS Bangor, ME 04401 207-558-2629

WILD IRIS FARM 2 Lakewood Farm Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5234

MDI YMCA 21 Park Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3511

WELLNESS ACADIA FAMILY CENTER 1 Fernald Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-4012 BAR HARBOR INN & SPA 1 Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3351 BLACK DOG MEDICAL 11 Madison Avenue Lamoine, ME 04605 207-200-1464 DESTINATION HEALTH - A WELLNESS BOUTIQUE 53 Main Street, 2nd Floor Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3121 EDEN SPA @ THE BLUENOSE INN 90 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3348 HARBOR HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 329 Main Street Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-244-3713 HEALTHY ACADIA 140 State Street, Suite 1 Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-7171 MASSAGE BAR HARBOR 77 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-266-6045

CONGREGATIONAL

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

QUAKER–SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Bar Harbor Congregational 29 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3280

Kingdom of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1428 State Hwy 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4341

Seaside UCC The Union Church 21 Summit Road Northeast Harbor, ME 04662

JEWISH

Acadia Friends Meeting Neighborhood House 1 Kimball Road Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-288-9695 or 207-288-0483

Somesville Union Meeting House 1132 Main Street Mt. Desert, ME 04660 EPISCOPAL Church of Our Father 91 State Hwy 3 Hulls Cove, ME 04644 207-288-4849 St. Saviour’s Church 41 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4215

Conservative : Beth Israel Synagogue 207-945-3433 Orthodox : Beth Abraham Synagogue 207-947-0876 Reform: Congregation Beth El 207-945-4578 Note: all Jewish services are in Bangor PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Lighthouse State Hwy 102 Town Hill, ME 04609 207-288- 3048

ROMAN CATHOLIC Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 21 Ledgelawn Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3535 UNITY Unity Center for Peace 103 Ledgelawn Avenue Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3899

Your Destination for the Maine Experience Bangor International Airport welcomes thousands of visitors to Maine each year.

Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the DownEast and Acadia Region, the Maine Highlands and Mt. Katahdin Region, Mid-Coast and Northern Maine are all within easy reach.

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WHALE WHALEWATCH WATCH May 25 - October 15.

1:00pm and 4:30pm Daily (3-4 hours) See Whales, Sharks, Fish, Seals, Propoise, See Whales, Sharks, Fish, Seals, Propoise, and Seabirds. Learn alot and have fun! and Seabirds. Learn alot and have fun!

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WHALE ANDWHALE PUFFINAND PUFFIN CRUISE Daily: May 24 - Aug 20 8:30am Daily (3.5-4 hour tours). See nesting See Whales &puffins nestingand terns. Watch puffins with live link Puffins & Terns! on our large screen TV’s.

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SAILING SAILINGDAILY DAILYFROM FROMHARBOR HARBORPLACE: PLACE:1 1WEST WESTSTREET, STREET,BAR BARHARBOR, HARBOR,ME ME Bar Harbor Whale Watch is a proud member of Whale Sense – a national certification program for responsible whale watching.

Bar Harbor Whale Watch is a proud member of Whale Sense – a national certification program for responsible whale watching. We support Allied Whale, Schoodic Institute, Friends of Acadia and the Friends of Maine Seabird Islands.

LIGHTHOUSE AND NATIONAL PARK

PUFFINS & LIGHTHOUSES

ACADIA BY SEA

LIGHTHOUSE AND NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Park highlights by water. Thunder Hole, Petit Manan Island NWR! Puffin & Five lighthouses, mansions, Acadia A lighthouse safari with coastal mansions and the scenic wonders ofSand Acadia National Park! Peninsula.

Beach, & Schoodic Seabird Nesting Island plus three National Park (Somes Sound in Fall) Park Ranger Guide. lighthouses.

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LOBSTA FISHING LOBSTA FISHING AND SEAL WATCH AND SEAL WATCH Learn all about lobster, Learn all about lobster, watch seals watch seals on an island, on an island, and hold a sea star! and hold a sea star!

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Bar Harbor Airport Flights, Reservations & Information Airport Location 968 Bar Harbor Road (Rt.3) Flights, Trenton, Sales ME 04605& Information Hancock Co. - Bar Harbor Airport (207) 667-7627 968 Bar Harbor Road (Rt. 3) Trenton, ME 04605 Bar Harbor Office Reservations & Information ONLY (207) 667-7627 1 West Street (Next to Pier) Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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