Bar Harbor
DESTINATION
Historic architecture, lush green mountains, and crisp blue water make this seaside village a year-round escape.
STAY
STAY
West Street Hotel
Offering authentic ‘Down East’ hospitality from Bar Harbor’s downtown waterfront, the West Street Hotel has made a name for itself as one of the premier Bar Harbor, Maine hotels. Our nautical-styled accommodations reflect the hotel’s relaxed, coastal setting, complete with Lexington Tommy Bahama Mahogany furnishings as well as stunning views of the harbor in Frenchman’s Bay and the ocean beyond.
The Harborside Hotel
Perched on Frenchman’s Bay, the Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina has made a name for itself as one of the premier downtown Bar Harbor hotels. With 193 superb accommodations, stellar amenities and authentic “Down East” hospitality, the Harborside has everything you need to create unforgettable Bar Harbor vacations, whether you are planning a romantic weekend getaway, family vacation or traveling to Bar Harbor to celebrate a special occasion.
Why Mount Desert Island Was Voted America’s Favorite Island
It wasn’t a tropical escape that scored number one in the “Top 15 Islands in the Continental U.S.” list in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. It was a lobster-claw-shaped piece of land off the craggy coast of Downeast Maine.
Why This Island Stuns
It wasn’t a tropical escape that scored number one in the “Top 15 Islands in the Continental U.S.” list in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. It was a lobster-claw-shaped piece of land off the craggy coast of Downeast Maine.
EAT & DRINK
EAT & DRINK
La Bella Vita
La Bella Vita combines Italy’s culinary passion with garden-fresh ingredients and legacy recipes perfected over generations. Dine among handcrafted Italian mosaics and al fresco patio dining, La Bella Vita offers an Italian trattoria experience.
Stewman’s Lobster Pound
Iconic Down East dining is alive and well in Bar Harbor at Stewman’s Lobster Pound. Enjoy a classic lobster bake with all the traditional ingredients, including live Maine lobsters, steamers, mussels, clam chowder, homemade lobster bisque and corn on the cob with fresh blueberry pie for dessert.
Paddy’s
Savor tasty Bar Harbor dining with a modern Irish twist. Paddy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant offers Irish-American cuisine in a magical waterfront setting where you can always find food, friends, and music.
A Gem of a Way to See Acadia National Park
The latest and greatest way to travel the top sites of Acadia National Park? Via an Acadia GEM, a lightweight electric vehicle that is not just a clean, energy-efficient way to tour the beloved park, it’s a way to take it in from a whole new, immersive vantage point.
10 Best Swimming Holes in Bar Harbor
If you have an urge to submerge, you might be pleased to know that Bar Harbor has no shortage of water, water, everywhere. From stellar swimming pools to picturesque beaches, here’s exactly where to go to splash around.
How to Navigate Acadia National Park’s Vehicle Reservations System
A Q&A With Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.’s Lead Naturalist
A Coveted Coastal New England Road Trip
5 Ways to Best Take Advantage of the Storied Bar Harbor Club
Bar Harbor Whale Watch
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Hop on a boat cruise to see whales, seals, dolphins, seabirds, porpoises, and some of Maine’s most spectacular lighthouses.
Stay Three and Save
Save up to 15% when you stay three nights or more at West Street Hotel – just steps from Bar Harbor’s waterfront and minutes from Acadia National Park.
Rise, Shine, & Dine: Breakfast Package
Our Rise, Shine, and Dine offer at Harborside Hotel includes breakfast for two each morning.