Bar Harbor Archives - Maine Explored

Train Conductors on DownEast Scenic Railway in Hancock Maine 1

Riding the Historic Downeast Scenic Railroad near Acadia National Park

The Downeast Scenic Railroad near Bar Harbor is a fun addition to your visit to Acadia National Park. See how you can add a unique ride on this historic trail to your time DownEast and get more fun ideas for your Bar Harbor trip.

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Activities / Sights DownEast Lighthouses

Grand Slam Lighthouse Cruise with Bar Harbor Whale Watching: 18 lighthouses!

The Bold Coast Grand Slam 18 Lighthouse Tour from Bar Harbor is awesome! If you like lighthouses and being out on the water, this unique tour is amazing for getting to see remote lighthouses in Maine and New Brunswick as you travel through the Gulf of Maine and to the Bay of Fundy. Bar Harbor Whale Watching's lighthouse tours are a fantastic addition to your trip to Maine.

Entrance to the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor Maine 1

Activities / Sights DownEast

The Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor: Incredible Art and Artifacts of the Wabanaki People

The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor is fully dedicated to sharing and preserving the history and culture oft he Wabanaki people of Maine. With contemporary art by Wabanaki artist and archaeological exhibits, the Abbe Museum is one of the best curated indigenous museums in the USA.

Relaxing in Platform Glamping Tent at Terramor Outdoor Resort Acadia National Park Bar Harbor Maine 1

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Glamping at the Terramor Outdoor Resort at Acadia National Park

If you're thinking about glamping at the Terramor Outdoor Resort at Acadia National Park be sure you book it now! This beautiful resort is the perfect way to be immersed in the outdoors at Acadia NP with all the comforts of a nice hotel. See what we enjoyed at Terramor and how you can plan this trip for your own adventure.