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CHIMANI

Chimani makes a comprehensive destination guide for Acadia that you can use on your mobile device. The guide is FREE and works without a wifi or cell-phone connection. Available on Google Play, Apple and Amazon.

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WOODLAWN MUSEUM, GARDENS & PARK

Woodlawn is a 180-acre historic estate located a quarter mile from downtown Ellsworth, Maine.  Once home to three generations of the Black family, it is now treasured for its historic house museum, its gardens, and its public park.  Visitors can explore a superb historic house, stroll through beautiful gardens, play croquet, hike on pristine trails, and much more.

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LIGHTHOUSE AND NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Considered Bar Harbor's best tour! Let the fast 90 ft. jet powered catamaran Bay King III whisk you away. Visit five beautiful island lighthouses and a historic life saving station - with ample time at each for photographs. Cruise among Acadia's coastal islands and crown jewels; Otter Cliffs, Sand Beach, Champlain Mountain, and Thunder Hole. Enjoy fun-filled and fascinating stories from our onboard historian; learn of French explorers, the founder of Acadia Õ± Mr. George Dorr, and all about Maine's legendary lighthouses, light keepers, ghosts and much more. Discover Bar Harbor's golden age as we view mansions along ÕÎmillionaires rowÕå; the Ford, Rockefeller, High Seas and Pulitzer Estates; and the spectacular coastal mansions owned by Dick Wolf (Southerly) and Martha Stewart (Skylands). Truly A must see tour!

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COASTAL KAYAKING TOURS

We specialize in small groups (12 people per tour) and personalized service, featuring the island's most experienced guide staff. Glide among the islands of Frenchman Bay, seeing seals, porpoises, bald eagles and other wildlife. Trips from 2-and-a-half hours to 3 days. Paddle with us and see why Coastal Kayaking Tours, with 24 years experience, is New England's premier sea kayaking outfitter. Have fun with our superb guides! No experience necessary. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, across from the post office. Open every day at 8am.

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THE NATURALIST'S NOTEBOOK

Named a Best of New England destination by Yankee magazine in May of 2013 and one of the 50 Things to Do in Maine This Summer by the Bangor Daily News, The Naturalist's Notebook combines nature, science, arts and the frontier of knowledge in fun, engaging installations and activities. The original Notebook exploratorium in Seal Harbor offers three floors of interaction, shopping and learning for all ages. Smaller Naturalist's Notebook Annex spaces have opened on Main St. in Northeast Harbor and (as of Aug. 1) on the town green Bar Harbor. Open 10-5 every day from late June to late October in Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day through late October in Bar Harbor.The Notebook is just a short drive from Bar Harbor or Northeast Harbor. It's a great rainy-day (or sunny day) place for families or anyone who's even slightly curious about the world and the universe.

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SAIL ACADIA: DOWNEAST FRIENDSHIP SLOOP CHARTERS

Join us aboard one of our traditional Friendship Sloops for an unforgettable sail along the Maine coast.  Friendship Sloops are emblematic of Maine's maritime heritage, and were once used for lobster fishing under sail.  The historic Alice E. (1899) is the oldest Friendship Sloop still sailing, and now departs daily from quiet Southwest Harbor.  The Helen Brooks was built during the Friendship Sloop revival of the 1960s and 70s, and now departs from Northeast Harbor.  Both villages are less than 25 minutes from Bar Harbor.

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SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM

Open May 1 through October 31, 7 days, 10-5. At the Seal Cove Auto Museum you will find a wide variety of antique autos and motorcycles, from an 1899 DeDion Bouton to a 1924 Mercer, with special emphasis on cars from the Brass Era" (1895-1917). Antique car enthusiasts as well as those who simply enjoy history and cars from the past will delight in the beauty mystery and romance of this unique collection."

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ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY

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.

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SCENIC FLIGHTS OF ACADIA

Experience the Island the Best Way - See it from above! Hop aboard a closed cockpit, Cessna 172 aircraft with an experienced Commercial Pilot, who will point out sights you can only view from above. You will gain a unique perspective of Bar Harbor, Coastal Lighthouses, Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, Somes Sound and much more. You may choose from one of our popular flights or custom tailor your own, with prices starting at $46 per person. Reservations are not required, with the exception of our unforgettable Sunset Flights and 'off-season' flights. You may also give the gift of flight with a Gift Certificate. For a different kind of adventure, if you have always wanted to know what it is like to fly an airplane, schedule a Discover Flying Experience" with one of our Certified Flight Instructors. You can take a 30 60 or 90 minute "First Flight Lesson". Just call to schedule or for more information."

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CASTINE KAYAK ADVENTURES

Castine Kayak Adventures We offer customized Sea Kayak explorations and instructional clinics for beginner to experienced kayakers.   Our Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guides lead visitors on exciting naturalist journeys, exploring sea life, geology and the rich history that pervades beautiful Castine and the waters of Penobscot Bay and beyond.  Explore Maine from the water viewing the shoreline from an entirely different perspective. Visit coastal islands, see the changes of the tidal flows while learning the art of kayaking efficiently.  We will provide you with top of the line kayaks and paddles along with personalized instruction that will allow you to glide effortlessly along the coast.  We depart from the dock at Eaton’s Wharf  in Castine Harbor and also offer customized trips to unique locations throughout Downeast Maine. 

 

Daily tours: 9-12 and 1-4, Sunset, Moonlit and Yankee Magazine’s Editor’s Choice 2013 “Best Night Paddle”, Bioluminescent night paddles on Fridays and Saturdays and other nights upon request!  

 *Camping Trips and special group events.

 

Call to reserve your adventure:  207-866-3506

 

Visit our website at :  http://www.castinekayak.com/

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BAR HARBOR INN & SPA

Bar Harbor's premier oceanfront hotel and luxury spa. Great in-town convenience. Superior First Class by Official Hotel Guide. Voted one the top 500 hotels in the World by Travel & Leisure 2008 and 2009. Elegant rooms/suites; king/queen beds, premium bedding; waterfront balconies. Special Value Packages with lodging, meals, activities. Superior hotel amenities from complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, luxury robes and wireless internet, to homemade cookies on arrival. Fine dining, Reading Room Restaurant; Casual dining, Terrace Grille. Delicious cuisine, attentive service, breathtaking ocean views.

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CRANBERRY COVE FERRY

Passenger Ferry service between Southwest Harbor/Manset  and the Cranberry Islands. 

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Promotes the study and understanding of the people and history of Mount Desert Island and of history's relevance today. We celebrate the lives of the people, their traditions and the events that have shaped and continue to shape island history.

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ACADIA BIKE

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.

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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

The First Eastern National Park

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SAVOR OUR CITY CULINARY TOURS BY FISHMAINE

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SAIL ACADIA: ELIZABETH T. LOBSTER BOAT CRUISES

Join us aboard the locally-built wooden lobster boat Elizabeth T. for sightseeing and lobster fishing on the quietside of Mount Desert Island.  This uniquely-Maine experience provides the opportunity to explore Acadia National Park from the water, with the mountains in the background.  Visit Man O' War Brook in scenic Somes Sound, get up close to the historic Bear Island Lighthouse, cruise among the Cranberry Islands, and watch for seals at East Bunker's Ledge.  Our two-hour cruise focuses on lobster fishing and sightseeing, while our three-hour cruise makes a stop at the Cranberry Islands.  Shared tours or custom private charters are available.  Shared tours depart from Southwest Harbor, other pick-up locations are available during private charters.

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ISLAND CRUISES

One of the most treasured experiences of coastal Maine. Island Cruises operates out of Bass Harbor on the Southwestern side of Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park.  We are a family owned business offering our exclusive Lunch Cruise to the island fishing village of Frenchboro, possibly the most iconic location on the entire coast of Maine.  We also offer an afternoon Nature Cruise, narrated by the owner and Captain, which the editors of Yankee Magazine said was the best island tour in all of New England. Genuine, personal and family friendly.

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NORTHEAST WHITEWATER

Since Northeast Whitewater is the closest rafting and moose tour company to Acadia National Park and the Bar Harbor region, you will want to check out our daily whitewater rafting trips and Maine moose watching tours, in addition to all of our Moosehead Lake area trips we offer. We provide personalized half and full day trips in whitewater rafting, moose tours, kayaking, canoeing and waterfall hikes. Call Northeast Whitewater, your Bar Harbor whitewater rafting and moose tour connection today to talk about your Maine vacation trip plans with us!  207-695-0151

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BAKER ISLAND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Discover. Explore. Learn. Join an Acadia National Park ranger on this amazing island adventure. Leave Bar Harbor and travel by boat nine miles to this uninhabited park island and land by launch. Visit the historic Gilley family farmstead dating back to 1806 and the famous Baker Island Lighthouse - first built in 1828. Explore the fascinating dance floor rock formation and while there eat lunch on the ocean. On the return, take in spectacular coastal park scenery. Throughout the trip we look for and identify birds, porpoise, and seals. Leaves from Harborplace, Tours on Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. at 8:45am. June 12th – Sept. 16th.

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ACADIA AIR TOURS

     MAINE'S PREMIER AVIATION TOUR COMPANY!
 
BIPLANE - Experience the magic of flying in an Open Cockpit Biplane!   Enjoy spectacular views of Acadia National Park, Somes Sound, Area Light Houses and the community of Bar Harbor.  Bring a companion (2 can fly) and prepare to lift off into the wild blue yonder.
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GLIDER - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly like a bird? Today that dream can become your reality!   Bring a companion.  (2 can fly)
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SCENIC FLIGHTS - STARTING AT $34.50 PER PERSON. Pay for 3 and the 4th (child) flies FREE!
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WHICHEVER FLIGHT YOU CHOOSE, YOU ARE SURE TO TRANSFORM AN ORDINARY DAY INTO AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!!

                    ---WE CATER TO CRUISE SHIP VISITORS---

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BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH CO.

Come with us and see the largest animals on earth - Humpbacks, Finbacks, Right; also porpoise, dolphins, sharks, and tuna. We visit a puffin seabird-nesting wildlife refuge island and also encounter a great diversity of offshore seabirds. All tours are fully narrated by professional naturalists who are available to answer all your questions. We are Maine's largest boating tour company and offer lighthouse, lobster and seal, nature, and park tours. Conveniently located next to the downtown pier. Trips run daily May - October.

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HARBOR HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Harbor House is a community house. We pull together to serve young, old and in-between -- and we take pride in and draw sustenance from our solidarity and commitment to bringing the joys of Mount Desert Island life to everyone. Every Harbor House program and activity springs from our common ideas, ideals and individual contributions. Boys and girls, young and old, Harbor House welcomes all. With six key program areas and a roster of more than 60 health, fitness, educational, sports, community-based and youth-focused classes and activities, Harbor House serves every age group and every economic level -- and, has done so for forty-three years and counting.

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LOBSTER FISHING AND SEAL WATCHING

Fish with local Captain Jeff Black aboard the Downeast lobster boat the M/V Miss Samantha. She has the most room for your comfort and is specially designed so that you can venture onto the bow to view scenery and watch wildlife. The only lobster tour in Bar Harbor that has a live aquarium touch tank so you can hold a lobster, sea stars, and a great variety of fascinating marine life. Learn all about MaineÕ_s lobster fishery and how to catch a lobster, about the medicinal benefits of ocean life, and visit seals and their pups up close! Your professional captain and naturalist will answer all your questions. Trips leave daily from Harborplace next to the downtown pier and last for 1Õ_ hours.

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MDI TOURS

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HOLLYWOOD CASINO HOTEL & RACEWAY

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OCEANARIUM & LOBSTER HATCHERY

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.

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AT YOUR SERVICE TOURS

At Your Service Tours, private driver-narrated tours of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.  We will custom tailor the perfect tour designed to your time and interests.   We will pick you up at your hotel or cruise port in your own private air-conditioned van that stops when and where you want for as long as you want. Tours of Acadia, as well as specialty tours available. All tours are private to the group booking the tour, we do not put groups together.

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ACADIA OUTFITTERS

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