Acadia National Park
Acadia Welcome Center
1201 Bar Harbor Road
Trenton, ME 04605
207-288-5103

A wide variety of outdoor activities abound in Acadia NP, including biking, bird watching, boating, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, nature walks, snow skiing, snowshoeing, stargazing, swimming and more. Nature attractions include Sand Beach, a photo-ready stretch of pink sand set against a mountainous background; the Wild Gardens of Acadia, which offer miniature views of the plants that grow on Mount Desert Island; and Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard. Visitors can hike or drive to the summit of this 1,532-foot high mountain for a 360-degree view of the ocean, islands, coastline, woods and lakes of Acadia. For more beautiful scenery, walk the Ocean Trail, which runs alongside the Park Loop Road from Sand Beach to the Otter Point parking area. From the trail, visitors can see huge slabs of pink granite stacked along the ocean's edge and Thunder Hole, a natural seaside cave.

Sea Venture Custom Boat Tours
29 DeGregoire Park
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-3355

Journey through the natural wonders of Bar Harbor by boat and discover eagles, seals, loons, spectacular sea cliffs, secluded coves, picturesque island lighthouses and breathtaking sunsets.

Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
55 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-963-2341

Enjoy an up close and personal adventure with demonstrations of lobster fishing, fascinating seal watching, breathtaking coastal scenery and stories of local history and folklore all on a traditional Downeast lobster boat.

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company
1 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-2386

Offers a variety of whale watching, sightseeing and nature tours, you can choose which boat you prefer – a high-speed catamaran for whale watching or the Miss Samantha for a lobster and seal watch.

Acadia Zoo
Route 3
Trenton, ME
207-667-3244

The Acadia Zoo is home to about 45 species of wild and domestic animals, including reindeer, wolves, monkeys, a moose, crows, alligators, a lion, a snow leopard and two tigers. A converted barn serves as a rain-forest habitat for monkeys, birds, reptiles, and other Amazon creatures.

Oceanarium and Lobster Hatchery
Route 3
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-5005

Take a tour through marine life, the salt marsh and the fascinating lobster hatchery that features mother and baby lobsters and the hatchery process.

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
368 State Highway 3
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-2133

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf offers miniature golfing fun for the entire family. Work your way around 36 holes and encounter waterfalls, mountain caves and more.

Diver Ed’s Dive-In Theater
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-DIVE (3423)

Diver Ed Live Underwater Video Tours allow guests to check out the depths of the ocean without getting wet. Shortly into a fun boat ride, Diver Ed goes underwater with a digital video camera, projecting images onto a four-foot screen on board. When he surfaces and comes aboard, you get to see and feel the sea creatures he captured in his bag. Educational and entertaining!

Downeast Sailing Adventures
123 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
888-405-7245

Step aboard the schooner Rachel B. Jackson, a historical Acadia Tradition, and a working replica of an 1890’s coastal schooner. You can sit back and enjoy the adventure or actually help sail and take a turn at the helm.

Acadia Bike
48 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
800-526-8615

Pedal your way to Acadia’s natural wonders. The bike available to rent are purchased new each year and are maintained in excellent condition and include all sizes, tandems, trailers and children’s bike custom fit for the perfect ride.