Land Activities & Sightseeing

Bar Harbor's Outdoor Activity Center including:
Scooter Rentals
Bicycle Rentals
Sea Kayak Rentals and Guided Tours

• Interactive Multimedia Map: including pictures, addresses, contact info
• Info on Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Shopping, Dining, Touring, etc.
• Trail & mountain peak info
• Access to directions to all locations
• Booklet of all the destinations (It's a FREE download)
• Rent a Preloaded GPS at the Bar Harbor Visitor Center
• Already have a Garmin GPS? Stop in and just load up the Points of Interest
• GPS Data ("Lost" Prevention... Saves Time... Saves Gas)

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.

Located 10 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, off Route 3. Come see how Bar Harbor's #1 local beers, wines and sodas are produced. Free tastings from 10am to 5pm every day. Free Tours @ 2, 3 & 4pm daily. On site gift shop and tasting room, plus the Knox Road Grille Restaurant (open 11:30-8pm) and the famous Dougie Douglas Mainely Meat barbeque. Special Events & group functions are welcome.

Rated the #1 activity in Bar Harbor by Tripadvisor! Named BEST OF MAINE 2009 by Down East Magazine!

For 18 years Atlantic Climbing School has offered world-class rock climbing courses in Acadia National Park. We specialize in instructing first-time climbers. Half day and full day courses are available for individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages and ability levels. As Maine's premier rock climbing school we guarantee the best instruction, the most experienced guides and of course, the most rewarding rock climbing experience you’ll ever have. All of our staff are certified AMGA Instructors and Guides and we are proud to be the only guide service in Maine to have this distinction. In fun, in professional commitment, in everything we do — at Atlantic Climbing School, WE CLIMB HIGHER.

All equipment provided. Call us at
207 288 2521 or stop by- we’re upstairs at 67 Main St.

Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association

Bar Harbor Cellars Winery is located at Sweet Pea Farm in Bar Harbor, Maine. For over a generation, Sweet Pea Farm has grown fresh cut flowers and produce for local consumption. Our vineyard, begun in 2003, is part of our commitment to sustainable agriculture here on Mount Desert Island. We now produce and bottle wine from both European and local fruit and invite guests to visit our farm and tour the facility from mid-May through mid-October.

All year we offer transportation services to and from Maine Towns, Airports & Bus Stations. We provide local taxi service for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island and Coastal Maine.

Thank you to all of our guests who toured with us during the Spring. Summer & Fall of 2012! Please check out our website!

Personalized bird watching and nature tours for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Bicycle, hiking and cross-country ski tours; 1/2 day & full day, camping and more. We help you discover the flora and fauna of Mt. Desert Island and Down East Maine with special emphasis on native birds. Bald Eagles, Osprey, Shore-birds, Warblers. A truly unique and enjoyable learning experience.

Bar Harbor's artistic outlet for children! Featuring open studio space where children can be creative whether on their own, with our counselors or with their parents. Date night sessions, private events, and workshops are also featured. Come by and get creative!

Since its inaugural edition, the Mount Desert Island Marathon has earned the distinction of 'Most Scenic in North America' by ESPN. The event continues to grow and attracts both national and international competitors and spectators. The scenic, yet challenging foot race starts in downtown Bar Harbor. The course runs past the mountains of Acadia National Park, through pristine woodlands during peak fall foliage, along stunning sea-side vistas, and visits six separate towns and villages. It finishes in the center of Southwest Harbor. Like its name, the Mount Desert Island Marathon is a true island-wide event. As a not-for-profit organization the event benefits civic and local charitable organizations, making the MDI Marathon a popular community resource. The event is traditionally held the Sunday following Columbus Day.

Enjoy an up-close experience with marine life. At the oceanarium at 1351 Route 3 take a guided tour of a salt marsh and the Maine Lobster Museum. At the working lobster hatchery we take you on a fascinating tour to see mother lobsters & baby lobsters & the hatchery process. We also feature a hands on Discovery Pool with lots of local sea life to learn about, have fun and get wet! Group discounts and tours.

Enjoy a luxurious, state-of-the-art Spa ready to cater to your every whim. The Spa at the Bar Harbor Club offers each guest an experience born of the privileged elite. Our staff is accomplished, seasoned professionals skilled in the art of pampering. Services include massages, wraps, facials and nails. Call today to book your day of luxury. Open May-October.

Our studio is a haven for peaceful relaxation-right in the center of downtown Bar Harbor. Yoga at Cattitude offers an incredible array of yoga styles. Whether you are looking for vigorous vinyasa or restful restorative, we have the class for you. Please check the website for the latest schedule, class descriptions and teacher bios. Air-conditioned studio. Open year-round.

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.

A Guided Tour in the Comfort of Your Own Car!
See Acadia at your pace, in your own vehicle, at one low price ($12.95 plus tax) for your whole group. Spend as much time as you wish at any location & learn about the park’s history, geology & natural resources. This tour was prepared w/ the cooperation of the National Park Service & has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Acadia’s visitors for more than 35 years! Pick up your copy online (our website) or in-person at the National Park Visitor Center. Also at BH Chamber and select local lodging/retail locations. Now available in CD and CD/DVD formats!

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 with front suspension - are meticulously maintained and custom-fitted to ensure you'll have a great ride. All sizes, plus tandems, trailers & kids' bikes. Low rates, with discount for advance reservations. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, across from the post office. Open daily at 8am.

Local discounted offers delivered FREE to your mobile device or PC! Nothing stretches your vacation budget like getting a great deal on your vacation spending. It’s simple, easy & FREE! View the daily deal offers on our website in the 4 convenient deal categories - Activities, Food & Drink, Shopping, and Other Neat Stuff. If you see something you like, simply sign up using just your first name and e-mail (no spam ever), then click on “Submit” to receive your own confirmation code Coupon, via e-mail, which lets you redeem your deal(s) directly with the participating merchant(s). By the way, when you sign up you might just win a FREE iPad in our Contest drawing - details online. Again, it’s simple, easy & FREE. Begins in June 2012. Happy savings!

We invite you to join Acadia Images and take home great photographs from your visit. We are a father & son team of year-round local photographers able to cater to a wide variety of interests. Learn to improve your skills with our helpful knowledge and 40 years combined experience photographing Acadia’s diverse environments. Join us for a fun, informative, and memorable outing that suits your schedule.

My daughter and I went rock climbing for the first time! After completing several climbs our guide took us on an adventure hike and climb. We couldn't have asked for a more customized experience. Acadia Mountain Guides is the best!" Acadia Mountain Guides offers personalized rock climbing on the spectacular shores of Acadia. Half and full day sessions for individuals, families or groups of all ages and skills. Equipment provided. Since our inception in 1993, AMG has continually set new standards for local guides and has had the distinction of always being accredited and backed by the highest levels of certification. We are Maine's only full service, year round school. Founder Jon Tierney is one of 80 guides in the US to achieve the coveted international IFMGA award signifying the pinnacle of achievement for guides. Accredited by both the AMGA and PCIA.

. Family climbing experiences
. Rock climbing lessons for all ages and abilities
. Guided rock and ice climbs
. Guided hikes in Acadia National Park
. Senior Climbs - designed especially for those who think they are "too old" to climb