Cruise port locationCruise ships anchor in Frenchman Bay and tender to the Town Pier, which lies close to the intersection of West Street and Main Street within moments of the downtown area.
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Relax and enjoy a fare-free ride on the Island Explorer shuttle, which provides service between park destinations, local communities, and Bar Harbor-Hancock County Regional Airport. Regularly scheduled buses stop at destinations in the park, including campgrounds, carriage road entrances, and many trailheads.
Downtown Bar Harbor encompasses a relatively small, easily walkable area. Main Street, the primary thoroughfare and center of gravity, has remained largely unchanged for decades and is the best spot to start exploring.
This natural land bridge is accessible as much as 2 hours before low tide and 2 hours after low tide. Access to the bar is through Bridge Street, but be aware there is no parking on lower Bridge Street. Vehicles are allowed onto the bar, but caution is the word on keeping an eye on the tide.
Bar Harbor is known for its stunning coastal beauty, its many yachts and lobster boats, and its view of islands and ocean in settings that can range from glistening sunlight to thick fog and mist. It slows our lives down so we may appreciate nature and the relationships with those in our lives whom we love even more.
Getting AroundThe Bar Harbor/Bangor Shuttle is a private shuttle service that operates June through October on a reservation basis. Downeast Transportation provides bus service throughout Hancock County connecting in Ellsworth. For example, on Fridays, you can take a bus from Bar Harbor to Stonington via Ellsworth.
For new visitors and returning guests alike, Oli's Trolley offers an unforgettable way to explore Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Join us to see why guests say it's the best tour they have ever taken!
US News Travel claims that September through October is the best time to visit Bar Harbor, and it's no wonder. With the kids back to school and the nights getting chillier, tourism drops by almost half when the fall rolls in.
If you want to see highlights of the park, then yes, you can see popular attractions in the park in two days. To really get to know the park and enjoy everything if offers, then you'll need more time. I think 5 days up to even a week would be a perfect amount of time for the park, Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.