ABBE MUSEUM - MAINE INDIAN HERITAGE
207-288-3519  
The most fascinating journey in Bar Harbor begins at the Abbe Museum! Discover the story of the first people of Maine through exhibitions and programs that span 10,000 years of history, art and archaeology. Learn about the Native people of Maine today and enjoy their songs and stories, arts and crafts. Visit the Museum Shop for high quality gifts crafted by Maine Native people. New downtown museum: open April through December. Historic Abbe at Sieur de Monts Spring: open mid-May through mid-October. Admission Included for all Acadia Hotel guests. Bar Harbor, Maine

Ocean Recreation

CRYSTAL SEAS KAYAKING
207-288-4447  877-732-7877  
Sea Kayak the waters surrounding Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park with Crystal Seas Kayaking. Let our registered Maine guides show you the beauty and wildlife that this region has to offer. We focus on small groups of 8 or less and use fiberglass sea kayaks. 3 hour, sunset and day tours. Depart from our private kayak docks and keep your feet dry. Fun, safe and personal. Bar Harbor Regency Dock, 123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

DIVER ED'S DIVE-IN THEATER
207-288-DIVE(3483)  
Come aboard The Seal and watch live underwater footage as Diver Ed searches the bottom of Frenchman Bay for fascinating critters. Then roll up your sleeves and get ready to touch starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, lobsters, and whatever else he can fit into his catchbag to bring up to the boat! Diver Ed makes this vacation adventure entertaining as well as educational!
Daily trips at 9:30am, 1:30pm & 5:30pm. Open: Memorial Day weekend-Columbus Day. Bar Harbor Inn Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine

DOWNEAST FRIENDSHIP SLOOP CHARTERS
207-266-5210  
Escape the crowds! Enjoy a private sailing charter on our traditional Friendship Sloop, originally designed in the late 1800's by Maine fishermen hauling lobster traps. We offer day sails, sunset trips, instruction, lobster bakes and overnights. Help out with the sails, take the helm or relax and keep watch for seals, bald eagles, and porpoise. Sailing 7 days a week from the Harborside Marina. Harborside Marina, 55 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

DOWNEAST SAILING ADVENTURES
888-405-SAIL (7245)  
Step back in time aboard an Acadia Tradition. Sail aboard the schooner Rachel B. Jackson. The Rachel B. Jackson was built in Maine & is a working replica of an 1890's coastal schooner. Experience an authentic vessel of another era as you help set sail & take a turn at the helm. Or you may just wish to sit back & relax & let your crew make this adventure the highlight of your Bar Harbor Vacation. 2-2 1/2 hr. trips; 4 trips daily, departing from the Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street. Available for private parties. PO Box 901, Bar Harbor, Maine

DOWNEAST WINDJAMMER CRUISES
207-288-4585/207-546-2927  
Come enjoy a 1 1/2 to 2 hour windjammer cruise aboard the majestic 151' 4-masted schooner, Margaret Todd. Sail among the islands of Frenchman Bay. Bring your binoculars & keep a look out for bald eagles, seals & porpoise. Help the crew hoist sail or just relax on our spacious decks. We also have 4 hour Deep Sea Fishing Trips on our fishing vessel Katherine. Bar Harbor Inn Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine

LULU LOBSTER BOAT RIDE
207-963-2341  866-235-2341 (toll free in Maine only)  
Discover Bar Harbor's most exclusive, personal and unique sightseeing cruise. Join Captain John on Lulu, a traditional Downeast lobster boat, for a 2 hour tour of Frenchman Bay. A maximum of 15 passengers enjoy an up-close demonstration of lobster fishing, fascinating seal watching and breathtaking coastal scenery. Share the Captain's interest in nature and local history and folklore. Sailings daily May to October. Adults $25, seniors $22, children $15. Free on-site parking. Harborside Hotel & Marina, 55 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

NATIONAL PARK SEA KAYAK TOURS
207-288-0342/ or  800-347-0940  
Paddle to remote "Western Side" of MDI with professional Maine Guides. Personalized (12 people max) Ecotours, 1/2 day morning, afternoon & sunset tours. Best wildlife sightings: harbor seals, osprey, porpoise, eagles & more. Featuring comfortable, stable tandem Necky Kayaks. All tours include a brief stop on a beach/island. Kayaking is our only business. Locally owned/operated with a perfect safety record since 1993. All equipment, van transp., & instruction included for $48/person. Beginners welcome. Open daily at 9am.
39 Cottage Street (Nxt to Criterion Movie Theatre), Bar Harbor, Maine

SEA VENTURE CUSTOM BOAT TOURS
207-288-3355  
Treat yourself! Captain Winston Shaw, an expert naturalist with 28 years local experience, offers totally unique private boat tours for individuals and parties of up to 6. Wide variety of enjoyable 1 to 8 hour trips custom designed around your interests and timetable. Discover eagles, seals, loons, and other fascinating wildlife, along with spectacular sea cliffs, secluded coves, picturesque island lighthouses, and breathtaking sunsets. Affordable prices. Free no-hassle parking. 29 DeGregoire Park, Bar Harbor, Maine

AQUATERRA ADVENTURES
207-288-0007  1-877-386-4124  
Sea kayaking at its finest with some of the most experienced guides & instructors in the area. You will find a kayak waiting for you at our specially designed kayak launch facility on the waterfront. We have the largest variety of tours & instruction programs. Family groups can enjoy kayaking with their kids on our Discovery Adventure. The more experienced may want to take a stroke refinement course or increase their knowledge on rescue skills. Fastest access to the Bay. Incredible wildlife sightings & awesome views. Call today! 1 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

BAR HARBOR FERRY
207-288-2984/207-546-2927  
Enjoy spectacular views as you travel between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor. You'll pass by lighthouses, mountains, fishing villages, mansions, and lobstermen hauling their traps during the one hour trip. Explore the scenic waterfront and shops. Bike the 12 mile loop around the Schoodic Point section of Acadia National Park. Enjoy Bar Harbor with its shopping, museums, restaurants and more. Bar Harbor Inn Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine

BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH CO.
207-288-2386  1-800-533-Wale  
No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without the ultimate thrill of a whale watch adventure. Choose between one of our exciting whale watches, aboard our high-speed catamaran, or a lobster and seal watch on the Miss Samantha. All our tours are fully narrated and our experienced crew is guaranteed to make your trip unforgettable. We offer several tours throughout the day and evening. Conveniently located at the town pier, the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. is the only place you need for adventure in Bar Harbor. Group rates are available.
1 West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

THE CAT (BAY FERRIES LIMITED)
207-288-3395  888-249-7245  
Ferry service to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Casino, dining, duty free shopping, movies, bar, day trips and exciting overnight packages to Canada. June 1 - October 15. Daily 6am-10pm.
121 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

COASTAL KAYAKING TOURS
207-288-9605  800-526-8615  
We specialize in small groups (12 people per tour) and personalized service, featuring the island's most experienced guide staff. Glide among the islands of Frenchman Bay, seeing seals, porpoises, bald eagles and other wildlife. Trips from 2-and-a-half hours to 3 days. Paddle with us and see why Coastal Kayaking Tours, with 24 years experience, is New England's premier sea kayaking outfitter. Have fun with our superb guides! No experience necessary. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, across from the post office. Open every day at 8am.
48 Cottage St., Bar Harbor, Maine

Things to Do on Land

ALL FIRED UP
288-3130  
Make your own souvenirs - you'll smile whenever you see them. Paint a special box for the sea glass you collected or mosaic a unique frame for a photo you've taken. Ready-to-decorate mugs, plates, mirrors, lighthouses and more await your personal touch. You can also browse our gallery of local artwork for a one of a kind gift. Bring family and friends to All Fired Up! Open year round.
44 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY
207-288-BEER  1-800-475-5417  
Located 10 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, off Route 3. Come see how Bar Harbor's #1 local beers, wines and sodas are produced. Free tastings from 10am to 5pm every day. Free Tours @ 2, 3 & 4pm daily. On site gift shop and tasting room, plus the Knox Road Grille Restaurant (open 11:30-8pm) and the famous Saturday All-U-Can Eat Smokehouse barbeque. Special Events & group functions are welcome.
15 Knox Rd, Bar Harbor, Maine

ATLANTIC CLIMBING SCHOOL
207-288-2521  
Rock climbing courses in Acadia National Park for all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Half day and full day courses available for individuals and families. All equipment is provided. Low guide-to-client ratios for better value and safety - maximum 3:1; you won't be part of a larger group. Owned by Jeff Butterfield, author of Acadia, A Climber's Guide; a comprehensive guidebook to climbing in Acadia.
PO Box 514, 24 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

CRITERION THEATRE
288-3441-Movies 288-5829-Music/Office  
The newly restored historic Criterion Theatre now offers an expanded schedule of movies, live music, dramatic performances, and other special events, including the Bar Harbor Jazz Festival August 19th through August 28th. Tour the theatre in its 1932 art deco splendor, or enjoy top-quality entertainment from a unique floating balcony offering table service of drinks and light fare.
35 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

DOWN EAST NATURE TOURS
207-288-8128  
Personalized nature tours for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Bicycle, hiking and cross-country ski tours; 1/2 day & full day, camping and more. We help you discover the flora and fauna of Mt. Desert Island and Down East Maine with special emphasis on native birds. Bald Eagles, Osprey, Shore-birds, Warblers. A truly unique and enjoyable learning experience.
P.O. Box 521, Bar Harbor, Maine

KEBO VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Tee Times 288-3000; Clubhouse 288-5000; Superintendent 288-2200  
Surrounded by the mountains of Acadia National Park, Kebo Valley has been enticing golfers from all over the world for more than 100 years to the challenges of the finest 18 holes of championship golf in Maine. Just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor. Kebo Valley consistently ranks among America's best public golf courses. Expert PGA staff. Private and group lessons. Fully modern clubhouse. Banquets. Lunch served daily 11am-4pm. Open daily spring, summer & fall. 100 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, Maine

OCEANARIUM & LOBSTER HATCHERY
207-288-5005  
Enjoy an up-close experience with marine life. At the oceanarium on Rt. 3 take a guided tour of a salt marsh and the Maine Lobster Museum. At the working lobster hatchery we take you on a fascinating tour to see mother lobsters & baby lobsters & the hatchery process. Combination tickets available. Group discounts and tours.
Rt. 3, Bar Harbor, Maine

TREE OF LIFE DAY SPA
207-288-5551  
Lounge in a soft robe and sip tea while you bathe in the afterglow of one of the best spa treatments you have ever received. We offer couples massage; deep tissue, hot stone, Swedish and lymphatic massage; organic sugar scrubs, salt glow body polish, mud wraps, organic facials and more in a soothing, air conditioned atmosphere. Spa packages, organic products and gift certificates available. Open year round. 108 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

YOGA AT CATTITUDE
207-276-3396  
Our studio is a haven for peaceful relaxation-right in the center of downtown Bar Harbor. Yoga at Cattitude offers an incredible array of yoga styles. Whether you are looking for vigorous vinyasa or restful restorative, we have the class for you. Please check the website for the latest schedule, class descriptions and teacher bios. Air-conditioned studio. Open year-round. 53 Main Street, Bayside Landing, Bar Harbor, Maine

ACADIA & ISLAND TOURS OLI'S TROLLEY
207-288-9899  
Allow us to take you on a historical tour of the days gone by & transport you back to the cottage days of Bar Harbor with whimsical tales of a lost era. Then through the highlights of Acadia National Park. Fun for the whole family. We offer 2 1/2 or one hour trolley tours with stops for walks and pictures. Tickets at 1 West St., Harbor Place Bldg. next to Town Pier, or at Oil's Trolley Ice Cream Stop, 58 Cottage St. 2 1/2 hr.tours depart daily May-Oct 10am & 2pm; 1 hour tours July & Aug. 10am, 11:30am, 2pm & 3:30pm. Bar Harbor, Maine

ACADIA BIKE
207-288-9605  800-526-8615  
Acadia Bike features the largest bicycle rental fleet in New England, so you're sure to get the bike you want. Enjoy Acadia's natural wonders as you pedal the car-free carriage roads or Park Loop Road. Our bikes - new each year, most with front suspension - are meticulously maintained and custom-fitted to ensure you'll have a great ride. All sizes, plus tandems, trailers & kids' bikes. Low rates, with discount for advance reservations. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, across from the post office. Open daily at 8am. 48 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

ACADIA MOUNTAIN GUIDES CLIMBING SCHOOL
288-8186  888-232-9559  
Maine's most respected climbing school! Enjoy personalized rock or ice climbing instruction on the scenic seacliffs of Acadia or join us on a regional or international destination trip. All instruction is customized to the needs of individuals, families & groups of any ability. Our guides have world-wide climbing experience spanning three decades and are individually certified by the American Mountain Guide's Association. We guarantee more engaging, comprehensive and safer instruction. Maine's only accredited climbing school. Exciting 2005 summer climbing & adventure summer camps. Open year round. 198 Main St., Bar Harbor, Maine

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOURS
207-288-0300  
Bar Harbor and Acadia's premier sightseer: 2 1/2 hours of the best sights, sounds & stories available with 3 - 15 minute stops in Acadia National Park. Tour includes Bar Harbor, mansions, Cadillac Mtn., Park Loop Rd., Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, etc. Native naturalists give thorough and humorous narrative. 50 yrs. of informing & entertaining satisfied customers. Reservations recom. Tours daily 10 & 2. MC/Visa accepted. Open May - Oct. Write to PO Box 603, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 for brochure. Testa's Rest., 53 Main St. (Ticket Sales), P.O. Box 8, Bar Harbor, Maine

Entertainment

CARMEN VERANDAH
207-288-2766  
Carmen Verandah features live music 2-3 nights a week, Bar Harbor's largest dance floor, pool tables, and great food. Our open air verandah overlooks the village green and is perfect for lunch, or dinner and then dancing. No covers, just great original blues, rock, funk & jazz. Also featuring Miss Hylies Tuesday Show and great DJ nights. Something happening every night!
119 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME

BAR HARBOR BREWING CO. & SODA WORKS
207-288-4592  
Tour, taste & talk beer (free) with award-winning brewer Tod Foster. Taste World Beer Champions Cadillac Mtn. Stout & Thunder Hole Ale, the beers that beat Guinness & Sam Adams. There’s homemade Bar Harbor Root Beer & Blueberry Soda for the kids. Stop by for our Bar Harbor Blueberry Martini Syrup – Shaken Not Stirred! Follow Main St. in Bar Harbor to Rt 3 East. We’re on the left, 3 miles past Jackson Laboratory. Don’t miss Bar Harbor’s 1st & most unique microbrewery! Tours: Weekdays in July & August. (Call or check our web site for schedule.) 135 Otter Creek Drive, Bar Harbor, ME