3-Day Bar Harbor itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

Acadia National Park
Project Social Kitchen & Bar
Side Street Cafe
Bar Harbor Beer Works
Bass Harbor Head Light Station
Peekytoe Provisions
Cadillac Mountain
Acadian Boat Tours

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Acadia National Park, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Acadia National Park
Cadillac Mountain
Acadian Boat Tours
Bar Harbor Lobster Co.
Thunder Hole
Jordan Pond House Restaurant

Day 2: Center of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the center side of town.

Side Street Cafe
Thirsty Whale Tavern
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
Geddy's
Agamont Park

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Choco-Latte Cafe.

Bass Harbor Head Light Station
Choco-Latte Cafe
Havana
Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sand Beach
Asticou Azalea Garden

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