Four Seasons of Fun Summer isn’t the only time to visit Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. Our year-round community offers plenty for guests at any time of the year.
FALL FOR LEAF PEEPING
Bird Pajama Sale & Bed Races event. Shopping starts at
Brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds paint the landscape
6:00 am and participating businesses will offer discounts
in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park every
to those wearing PJs. The Bed Races involve competitive
fall. Contrasted against deep green conifers, the colors
fun between area businesses on rolling, decorated beds.
actually seem to pop! The rocky, mountainous coastline
It’s a Bar Harbor tradition you won’t want to miss!
provides the perfect setting for taking in the colorful scenery. You’ll want to drive the Park Loop Road at Acadia
WINTER GETAWAY
National Park and be sure to have a camera within easy
Ever wondered what Bar Harbor and Acadia are like in
reach to record one of the most beautiful fall landscapes
the winter? Discover the serene side of the park and
in New England. Feeling a little more adventurous? What
downtown festivities. You can take a winter hike, go
better way to see the glorious foliage than with a scenic
cross country skiing or snowshoeing on a carriage road
flight tour that offers sweeping views of Mount Desert
at Acadia National Park, lace up your ice skates at Jordan
Island from above! To track the foliage as it progresses
Pond, or try ice fishing on Echo Lake. There’s fun indoors
through Maine, go to www.mainefoliage.com.
too—downtown shopping, a friendly game of darts at a local tavern, chowder for lunch, or soaking in the history
For even more fall fun, plan your visit during the second
and culture of a local museum. Later on, claim a spot next
Saturday in November and take part in our annual Early
to the fireplace at one of our cozy bed and breakfasts and
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2022 Visitors’ Guide
