A Local’s Guide to Bar Harbor

Sitting pretty on Frenchman’s Bay, Bar Harbor serves as the friendly welcome mat to photogenic Acadia National Park. This gorgeous chunk of wooded, mountainous public land is a huge draw for anyone who loves to explore nature. When you’re ready to come back into town, we have the perfect ways to enjoy this charming and historical resort town.

SHOP
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars
503 Main St, Rockland
At Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars, you can choose from dozens of specialty flavored oils and vinegars to sample in their unique tasting rooms. Stocked with everything from peach white vinegar and roasted walnut olive oil to gourmet blueberry jam and Irish pottery cruets, this quaint shop was made for foodies, home cooks and travelers yearning to take home the flavors of Maine.

EAT
Terrace Grille
1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor
Arguably one of the best dining locations with a view in Bar Harbor, Terrace Grille will delight your palate with on-point iterations of all of the local favorites and more – fresh lobster rolls, creamy clam chowder, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, Frenchman Bay bouillabaisse and blueberry pie. Conveniently located near the pier at the Bar Harbor Inn, Terrace Grille offers lawn seating overlooking the serene harbor adorned with charming sailboats. A fine dining experience inside the hotel’s Reading Room also offers beautiful panoramic views of the harbor.

VISIT
Asticou Terraces & Thuya Garden
The Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor
Enter through intricately carved wooden doors and you’ll be entranced by a sanctuary brimming with beautiful fall foliage, towering Cedar trees and a whimsical butterfly garden. Depending on how far you wish to explore this classic English garden’s weaving trails, you’ll encounter spectacular views of the bay from fantastic heights. Thuya lodge also contains a library filled with books about horticulture and here volunteers share insights on the history of the garden.

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