Acadia National Park is obviously a major focal point for many who visit Mount Desert Island. But you don’t have to be super outdoorsy to experience everything this town has to offer. There are many shops and restaurants located in Bar Harbor’s downtown district. Swing on by the Lompoc Cafe for an all natural menu (a highlight is their Fish and Lobster Chowder) and live music every Friday and Saturday night. Pick up some souvenirs for friends and family at Cool As A Moose gift shop on Main Street. Craving something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Mount Desert Island has it’s own creamery located right downtown in Bar Harbor. Want to learn more about the islands expansive history and connections to the Native Americans? The newly expanded Abbe Museum shares the history and culture of Maine’s native people. With so many sights to see there is little time for boredom in Bar Harbor.
Since visiting Maine for the first time last summer, I have constantly been looking for an excuse to go back. The way of life is just simpler there, in all the best ways. Such an emphasis is put on natural living and appreciating the beautiful, rustic, coastal surroundings. It is the most lovely and adorable example of a New England town. Lobster pots and sailboats line the harbors. Moss grows on all surfaces. Early morning fog rolls away to fresh air and bright sunshine. Bar Harbor is a picturesque town set amongst the wild and uncultivated backdrop of Acadian forest. Visitors leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated – the perfect way to start a newly joined life together!
