Whether you are planning a board meeting, incentive trip, small convention, executive retreat, reunion, or dream wedding, Bar Harbor is a world-class destination. The name Bar Harbor conjures up images of a rockbound coast, towering spruce trees, windjammer schooners coasting offshore, fresh lobster, glamorous mansions and the breathtaking splendor of Acadia National Park.
Bar Harbor offers extraordinary hospitality and outstanding service. With more than 3,000 rooms in over 90 lodging facilities and more than 50 restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, we have a lot to offer you. Bar Harbor also has a wide variety of activities available on the land and on the sea, whether you have planned group activities or prefer individual outings. Some of the most popular activities are hiking, biking, whale-watching and kayaking. Attendees can also take a historic walking tour of Bar Harbor, visit one of our museums or take a narrated tour of Acadia National Park. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Bar Harbor is serviced by two regional airports, the Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport and the Bangor International Airport. Getting around town is easy with so much to see and do within walking distance. During the summer the Island Explorer bus system offers free transportation around the island and into Acadia National Park.
The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce can assist you in planning a successful and memorable occasion. We can coordinate lodging proposals for you and your attendees and assist you with bids and site inspections. Our services are at no charge to you. To begin the process, just complete our Request for Proposal form using the link below. We will respond promptly to your request. For questions or additional information please contact Melissa Walls at 800-404-2921 x802.
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A Unique Seaside Venue
Whether it's a board meeting for 10 or a wedding for 300, the Bar Harbor Club offers you the space you need in a beautiful environment inspired by nature and enhanced by modern technology. The perfect place to motivate. To challenge. To celebrate. The state-of-the-art facility, waterfront location and impeccable service guarantee the success of any meeting and event.
Exceptional Personalized Service
Planning a family reunion, anniversary party or gathering? The Bar Harbor Club's professional staff will create and customize a spectacular special event, allowing you to be the ultimate host.
For more information or a tour of our conference facilities please contact our group sales department, at 877-237-3610 or email info@barharborresorts.com.
Imagine the romance of the Great Room at the Bluenose Inn with its grand fireplace and wrap around windows overlooking Frenchman Bay. Picture your guests enjoying elegant cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while seated in couches and overstuffed armchairs. Perhaps the grace of a traditional banquet setting in the Vista Room is more your style. Either way, you will love the rooms, amenities and personal service of Bar Harbor's only four diamond resort.
The Bar Harbor Inn offers elegant accommodations, personal service and spectacular, panoramic views of the waterfront. Choose an hors d'oeuvre reception or an elegant dinner in our Reading Room Restaurant. For smaller, intimate dinners or cocktail parties, choose our private function room which features an inviting outside deck. Let our professional wedding coordinators personally assist you in planning the perfect menu and attending to the many details of your special day. Take time to relax in our new luxury spa while you prepare for your day to remember.
The Bar Harbor Regency is capable of catering to groups of 10 to 500. From important business meetings, annual events, large touring groups, or other special occasions the Regency has four banquet areas, three oceanfront break-out rooms and two ocean view master suites, we provide more than 4000 sq. ft of meeting space. Additional outdoor tent space can be provided on our beautiful grounds upon request.
Our Food & Beverage team is capable of preparing and serving meals to suit all tastes, from a continental breakfast buffet to a full-service 7 course dinner and everything in between. Choose from an extensive catering menu or create your own custom menus with fully stocked bars to match.
Our staff will gladly work with your vendors and other contractors. Should you be in need of additional assistance, we can offer help in choosing a professional local contractor with whom we have a strong standing relationship. For more information or a tour of our facilities, please contact our Sales department at (877) 237-3610 or sales@barharborresorts.com.
Give a keepsake of your Bar Harbor wedding to your wedding party and guests that: (1) reflects the location of your special event, (2) compliments your theme, and (3) will be treasured every year. Give one of our unique wedding ornaments, made-in-Maine/USA, and personalized with your wedding date and names. Choose from our Website's large selection of handcrafted designs, or let us customize one for you.
For groups large and small, from full-service catering to more casual buffets; The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina is perfect for your Maine wedding ceremony and/or reception, Bar Mitzvah, Anniversary, Birthday or any other special occasion. Impeccable service and the finest cuisine is what you can expect at any event we host.
Our Food & Beverage team brings professionalism and experience with plenty of smiles and exquisite cuisine. Choose from an extensive catering menu and feel confident with any special requests. We can help make your special wedding day an extravagant affair.
When it comes to Bands or DJ's, florists, photographers, cake decorators and other wedding needs, we will gladly work with your contractors or offer assistance in choosing a proven professional with whom we have a strong standing relationship.
For more information or a tour of our conference facilities please contact our group sales department, at 877-237-3610 or email, info@barharborresorts.com.
Route 3, , Neighborhood Way Hulls Cove, Maine 04644
The Hulls Cove Schoolhouse, managed by the Hulls Cove Neighborhood Association, built in 1909, has recently been restored and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful community building is available to rent for weddings, receptions, parties, funeral gatherings, dances, musical events, seminars, etc. We have heard that the Schoolhouse has the best dance floor in Hancock County! Please call 207-288-5193 for rental information.
Prestigious Events, is a wedding and event planning services based on Mount Desert Island,Maine. Surrounded by the majesty of Cadillac Mountain and the gorgeous gardens of Acadia, Prestigious Events will help you create the most exciting and elaborate event of your dreams with attention to detail and the ability to succeed in acomplishing your goals.Our staff combines a traditional, trendy and personal touch that will help make your special event run smoothly and effortlessly. At Prestigiou Events, we work with creative and professional vendors on and around Mt. Desert Island, either of our choosing or yours. Unique or Extravagant.. small or classy, Prestigious Events will address all your needs to make your event a success extraordinaire.
Lounge in a soft robe and sip tea while you bathe in the afterglow of one of the best spa treatments you have ever received. We offer couples massage; organic facials; deep tissue, hot stone, Swedish & sports massage, organic sugar scrubs; soothing, air conditioned atmosphere. Spa packages, Spa boutique, and gift certificates available. Open year round.
Ticket Office and Tours are located at, , 55 West Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Up until 1913 no automobiles were allowed on Mount Desert Island. Horses and horse drawn carriages were the primary mode of transportation. Wild Iris Farm offers you the opportunity to experience that era gone by via a historic carriage ride through downtown Bar Harbor. Let one of our carriages, drawn by our experienced team of beautiful Shire draft horses, create a memory that will last a lifetime. Whether you have a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, family reunion, a special event, or are looking for something different to do while in town, consider taking a trip with the Wild Iris Farm team. Please contact us for more information regarding our availability and rates for our historic downtown tours, weddings, special events, private carriage rides, carriage driving lessons, and horse boarding.
The Abbe offers innovative exhibitions and programs on Maine’s Native American heritage. In recent years, the Abbe has grown from a small but lovely trailside museum, privately operated within Acadia National Park, to an exciting contemporary museum in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor.
The modern Abbe Museum facility offers a unique and interesting venue for your wedding, corporate meeting, retirement party, cocktail reception, kids birthday, etc. For more information about renting this space, please contact our Events Coordinator at info@abbemuseum.org or just stop by for a visit!
53 Main Street (Testa's Restaurant), Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Bar Harbor and Acadia's premier sightseer: 2 1/2 hours of the best sights, sounds & stories available with 3 - 15 minute stops in Acadia National Park. Tour includes Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mtn., Park Loop Rd., Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, etc. 50 yrs. of informing & entertaining satisfied customers. Reservations recom. Tours daily 10 & 2. MC/Visa accepted. Open May - Oct. Write to PO Box 603, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 for brochure.
Luxury on a budget, in the heart of Bar Harbor on the historic Village Green. Twelve immaculate guest rooms, including our new spacious Cadillac Mountain Suite. All rooms are newly renovated with AC, TV, private baths and private parking. Surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants, the Acadia hotel’s location can’t be beat. Close to Acadia National Park. OPEN YEAR ROUND!
At Acadia Lobster Bakes we catch the lobster ourselves and prepare it to perfection for your party. We’ll serve up a delicious Maine Lobster and all the fixings for 25 to 250 guests. Nothing beats a traditional Maine Lobster Bake! Call us for your next family reunion, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or company picnic. We’ll set up on your location or provide a comfortable spot for some serious lobster eating! We are lifelong residents of Mount Desert Island, and take great care in providing the finest Downeast lobster bake in our area. We treat every event like a family affair, and respect how important your family reunion, wedding reception, and company picnic are. For additional information and help with planning your special event please call Mark Hanscome at (207)-460-2314. Thank you for considering Acadia Lobster Bakes for your upcoming special occasion!
6 Mt. Desert St., , PO Box 200 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
The mission and goal of Argosy Dance, of Bar Harbor, Maine, is to educate and support the full experience of social partner dancing for residents as well as visitors to Acadia and Downeast Maine. Social dance has an established and deep history on Mount Desert Island and the surrounding area, and offers a wonderful complement to our scenic beauty and outdoor activities.
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center is located on fourteen acres of lush, beautiful lawns, gardens and incredible views of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our ocean view provides a spectacular background for your special Wedding day. We offer full reception facilities that will accommodate parties of up to 300, we have 150 guest rooms and honeymoon lodging. New building in 2011; also new outdoor pool. Our wedding coordinator and staff will meet your needs and create the wedding of your dreams.
Bar Harbor Catering Company specializes in hosting the Island’s most exquisite weddings and events with a focus on locally sourced, professionally prepared cuisine, served with modern Maine flair. From conception to clean-up, we’re down-east Maine’s premier catering, event planning and private chef company.