Acadia is without compare as the Mountains truly meet the Sea here and offer one of the most spectacular settings on the entire East Coast (if not the most spectacular)!

Bar Harbor, being the largest town on Mount Desert Island (home of Acadia National Park) is often thought of as synonymous with the Park but guests can also stay in charming Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Otter Creek, Seal Harbor or Somesville.

Mount Dessert and Bar Harbor Maine offer an endless array of activities for everyone.

Some of the must see and do in and around Acadia National Park include: a visit to Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Otter Cliff. A drive up Cadillac Mountain for sunrise or sunset and a scone at the Jordon Pond House. Tour the stunning gardens at Asticou or take a boat ride out of Northeast Harbor. Take a Glider or Bi-Plane Ride over the Park.

On the ocean and land, visitors and guests can tour the island on their own, or let experienced Maine guides show them the way.

For cyclists, there are 55 miles of carriage trails that lace their way through Acadia. Bike beside crystal clear lakes and spectacular mountains. Or take a bus or trolley tour and let someone else show you the way.

There are local companies and registered Maine Guides expert in the wildlife and the history of the area; there are also walking tours of Bar Harbor.

Rent a kayak or canoe and tour on your own or better still in the company of Maine Guides and explore Mount Desert Island's fascinating coastline. Or set sail with one of the professional crews in search of whales, seals, seabirds, the stories of the cottage era, or simply relax under billowing sails of a Maine Tall Schooner.

For the culturally inclined, Bar Harbor offers two celebrated music festivals offering everything from string orchestras, through chamber music, to jazz. Local bars and clubs host a range of bands and solo artists that complete the musical mix.

If you are planning to visit in the winter, the carriage trails make for excellent cross-country skiing, the park loop road is a haven for snowmobilers, and the trails under their coating of white take on a fresh new look. Acadia's peaks and cliffs also offer new workouts to the experienced in this most challenging of seasons. Ice climbing routes abound and trails show a true wild side.

FEATURED DOWNEAST MAINE PROPERTIES

The Kingsleigh Inn - Southwest Harbor (Mt Desert Island) The Kingsleigh Inn is a turn of the century, turreted Queen Anne Victorian that sits just one hundred yards from the water with an elegant yet casual atmosphere. The inn is located in the center of town surrounded by Acadia National Park. Enjoy rooms with water views, balconies and pampering amenities. A three-course gourmet breakfast is served as are afternoon baked goods and all day tea and espresso. Come experience what The Kingsleigh Inn has to offer! Email: relax@kingsleighinn.com

Acadia's Oceanside Meadows Inn - Prospect Harbor Enjoy magnificent ocean views and waves crashing on our private sandy beach from our historic Sea Captain's home on 200 acres. We welcome you to discover the serenity of Acadia's Schoodic Peninsula and the hospitality of our bed and gourmet breakfast inn located in the heart of beautiful Downeast Maine. Situated five minutes from the spectacular Acadia National Park at Schoodic we're the perfect place for your Maine vacation or special romantic getaway. Discover tidal pools, four local lighthouses, kayaking, canoeing, whale watching, perennial gardens and wildlife. Experience concerts, science talks and art gallery in our 1820's timber frame hall. Email: oceaninn@oceaninn.com

The Moorings Inn and Cottages - Southwest Harbor Exceptional Oceanfront Location with outstanding views of Acadia National Park. Inn rooms and cottage rentals. Here you will treasure the panoramic landscape of mountains, ocean, and harbor yachts. Our historic oceanside inn will give you the feeling that you have been transported to a simpler time and place with its nautical theme, period antiques, and mariner appointments. Relax along the shore, have a BBQ, cook some marshmallows over the open fire. We have bikes, kayaks and canoes. Email: mansell@roadrunner.com

Bay Meadow Cottages - Bar Harbor, Maine Along a meandering country road in Salisbury Cove, Maine just a stone's throw from Frenchman's Bay, is a hamlet of fourteen separate cottages with stunning panoramic views. Perfect for couples and families yearning for the simple joys of a bygone era. These cottages are just a ten minute drive from the shops, restaurants, and other various attractions of Bar Harbor. Guests love our private beach, picnic tables and lounge chairs, and barbecue grills. All Cottages have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, color cable TV. Free Wireless Internet (WiFi) available. Email: penny@baymeadowcottages.com

Ivy Manor Inn & Michelle's Fine Dining - Bar Harbor Inn A French country Inn with 19th & 20th century authentic decor. Exquisitely designed with a rich and warm European flair characterizing each of the eight suites with a romantic ambience of their own. Our elegant Four Diamond Restaurant "Michelle's Fine Dining," recognized as the finest dining on the island. AC, Balconies, Fireplaces, Full Private Bathrooms, Private Parking. Steps to shopping, l block to shore path and ocean. Enchanting, romantic and memorable! Fully handicapped accessible. Non-smoking facility. Email: info@ivymanor.com

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center - Bar Harbor The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center is located directly on the ocean in beautiful Bar Harbor. Surrounded by twelve acres of lush gardens with incredible views of Maine's scenic coast. Many of the rooms have balconies or patios, all have refrigerators, air conditioners and modern amenities. There are two tennis courts, an outdoor as well as an indoor saltwater pool and exercise facility. We are located near the entrance to Acadia National Park and a 1 mile from downtown Bar Harbor. Email: reservations@barharbormainehotel.com

Acadia Inn - Bar Harbor The Acadia Inn- Bar Harbor’s most accommodating hotel. 95 deluxe air conditioned rooms with a king or queen beds. Well-maintained grounds and recreational area. Amenities include: free continental breakfast, HBO, guest laundry, heated pool and Jacuzzi, refrigerators, free local calls, irons, hair dryers. Located one mile to downtown and all the shops and water activities. Just minutes to the wonders of Acadia National Park and its many outdoor activities. Email: sales@acadiainn.com

High Seas Motel - Bar Harbor Motel We offer a variety of configurations to suit each and every guest's needs. Guest rooms with two double beds, one king, or one queen bed and all feature Serta Perfect Sleeper Master Suite mattresses. All rooms offer conveniences such as Free WiFi, cable TV, refrigerators, phones, and hair dryers. Irons and ironing boards as well as laundry facilities available. At door parking or private decks available. Common room with vending machines, ice, microwave, and complimentary morning coffee. Heated pool. All rooms are smoke and pet free. Email: highseasbh@earthlink.net

Quimby House Inn - Bar Harbor Inn Located near the heart of Bar Harbor. Elegant accommodations in a charming colonial inn at affordable rates. Convenient access to Acadia National Park makes the Quimby ideal for a relaxing retreat or a vacation filled with activities. Begin your morning with a cup of tea or coffee in our comfortable lobby while you plan your day. Perfect inn for couples, families or individuals seeking solitude. Large, finely appointed rooms offer WiFi, AC, private baths, cable television, phone and comfortable beds to rest your head after a fun day biking in the park or sunbathing at the beach. Free parking, kitchenettes. Email: quimbyhouse@gmail.com