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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. No experience needed!Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association

This is a new small business in Bar Harbor, Maine. From its retail store base, they are offering nature-based tours and will be conducting citizen science research

Welcome to Bar Harbor, Maine – One of the Best Places to Visit in Maine & New England

The Island Explorer features eight bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers.

You may want to begin your exploration of Acadia National Park here at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center just off Route 3 in Bar Harbor. The entrance is a short distance on the right after the Hulls Cove inlet. There are ample publications, activity schedules, and a film for reference and purchase. Every half hour, a free 15 minute audiovisual program is shown and is available in English, French, German, audio description and captioned. There are self-guiding CD tours for rent or purchase if desired. If you do not have a CD player one may be rented as well. There are also ranger-led activities available. If interested, ask for a schedule of talks, walks, hikes, boat cruises, children's activities, and evening programs. Since this location is run by the National Park Service, profits from items purchased here help support the operations of the Park.

Inspiring new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit.

The Bar Harbor Bike Shop has served the year-round needs of the recreational and sport bikers on Mount Desert Island since 1978. Local residents and visitors from around the world rent, buy, and ride our bikes.From children's tricycles to high-performance off-road and racing bikes, Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop offers the best name brands, the highest quality equipment, and a knowledgeable staff.

We are Maine’s largest boating tour company, featuring several distinct puffin and whale watching tours, lighthouse tours, and nature cruises; a lobster fishing and seal watching tour and a cruise to Baker Island, which we run jointly with Acadia National Park, four days a week. Our guides and crews love communicating their fascination for whales, wildlife and area history; making every tour fun and educational. We look forward to sharing the awe inspiring beauty and mystery of Acadia, the Gulf Of Maine and the magnificent birds and mammals of the sea with you.

Our goal is to provide you with the best possible sea kayaking experience that you could possibly have. We strive to reach this goal by providing you with the best guides, instructors, and equipment in the industry.

Opening once again for membership, the Bar Harbor Club invites you to socialize and relax with family and friends at water’s edge. Come enjoy the summer in Maine as it’s meant to be enjoyed. The Club has been revived to its original grand state and features clay tennis courts, state of the art fitness center, and oceanside food and beverage in the Pool House, and spectacular grounds in one of Maine’s most scenic oceanfront locations. Experience a world of self-indulgence at our spa and fitness center, engage in a friendly game of tennis or cool off in the ocean-front pool. We look forward to exceeding your expectations and welcoming you to the Bar Harbor Club way of life.

Play golf at the Kebo Valley Golf Club.

Our brewery is located minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, it is open to visitors throughout the summer season. Built on a ten acre Maine farm, the property was designed to create an experience where visitors could learn about small-scale beer production in a country setting. The grounds house our production facilities, gift shop and the Mainely Meat BBQ - where the full line of Atlantic Brewing beers is available on tap.

During your cruise on Lulu, experience a sample of the life and work of the Maine Lobsterman. Watch as Captain John demonstrates how lobster traps are hauled (the traditional way). The Captain describes all the parts of a lobster trap and how the lobsters (and many other sea creatures) find their way to the bait inside. Learn all about the anatomy and life cycle of the Maine Lobster. For example, did you know that lobsters smell with their leg hairs? Enjoy Captain John’s entertaining and informative style as he explains things like Lobster Boxing. Don’t know what that is? Take the tour on Lulu and find out!

National Park Sea Kayak is dedicated to providing its guests with quality Ecological Sea Kayak Tours on the "Western Side" of Mount Desert Island. 2012 will celebrate our 20th season with a perfect safety record. National Park Sea Kayak is owned and operated by a Mount Desert Island native. Paddle with Experienced Professional Maine Sea Kayak Guides. Discover why the remote "West Side" is the preferred paddling area to: view wildlife, explore the undeveloped Coast of Maine and experience that "off the beaten path" feeling that many people seek out.

Bar Harbor Brewing Company is Bar Harbor's first microbrewery. For nearly twenty years, we've produced several gold and even platinum winning brews, all while producing only 260 barrels of bottle-conditioned beer a year. This is not just beer to drink. This is beer to be celebrated. Try any Bar Harbor brew and see what a champ tastes like. Please drink responsibly.

Are you looking for a truly unforgettable experience to share with someone special during your visit to Acadia? An experience that will transform an ordinary day into an extraordinary memory of a lifetime? Then choose from one of four unique aviation adventures available only at ACADIA AIR TOURS, MAINES PREMIER AVIATION TOUR COMPANY!

Roberto Hostins Salon partners with Aveda to bring out your beauty through genuine care and life-affirming plant-based products. Aveda beauty professionals are unique in the industry for their pursuit of a higher art: helping make their clients not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful.

Great place for fresh fare and delicious drinks!

Best nachos in town!

Havana is American fine dining with a Latin flair, great atmosphere, extensive wine list, knowledgeable staff and sophisticated menu. Seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes are flavored with intelligence and respect and change weekly, sometimes daily. Havana is located in downtown Bar Harbor, just a short stroll up Main Street.

Cafe This Way is an exceptional dining experience in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine.

Town Hill Bistro features creative cuisine served with a sense of humor – or, as we like to say, "straight-up good food," from simple to outrageous.

Located near the waterfront in Bar Harbor, Maine, Galyn’s was established by the Leiser family in 1986 with a definitive purpose: to offer fresh, quality foods, affordably priced, and served by a friendly, professional staff in a comfortable atmosphere. Galyn’s features five pleasant dining rooms on the first and second floors, all tastefully adorned with original artwork. Tucked upstairs is the cozy Galley Lounge. Featuring an antique mahogany bar, the pub-like Galley Lounge was created with materials salvaged from local landmarks and estates.

Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium is a small family of chocolate and ice cream shops in Massachusetts and Maine. We use family recipes that have been passed down from generations of candy makers. We offer the finest ingredients available and guarantee you the freshest, most delicious hand-made candies. We ship our products across the country, and sometimes even internationally.

Be sure to stop by and visit us on your next trip to Bar Harbor - we're just a half block up Main Street from the Town Pier, and right across the street from Agamont Park.

The only thing better than the food is the view!

At Red Sky, our goal is to provide an elegant dining experience without the usual stuffiness. A natural evolution of American fine dining, Red Sky uses quality fresh ingredients creatively prepared, emphasizing the fresh seafood of the Maine coast, select hand-cut meats, and locally grown organic produce.