Abbe Museum
Dedicated to the history and culture of the Wabanaki Nations, the Indigenous peoples of Maine. Excellent permanent collection, rotating exhibitions, and educational programs in a striking downtown building. Address: 26 […]
Acadia National Park
One of America’s most beloved national parks covering most of Mount Desert Island. Hike Cadillac Mountain for the country’s first sunrise, walk the carriage roads, swim at Sand Beach, and […]
Bar Harbor Inn
Iconic oceanfront resort steps from the Village Green with sweeping views of Frenchman Bay. Features fine dining at the Reading Room, Terrace Grille, a heated pool, and direct access to […]
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
The most popular whale watch operator in Bar Harbor, offering trips into Frenchman Bay and the Gulf of Maine. Best sightings mid-April through October for minkes, humpbacks, finbacks, and pilots. […]
Bluenose Inn
Hilltop inn with panoramic Frenchman Bay views, two pools, full spa services, and one of Maine’s most celebrated wine programs. A Kennebunkport Resort Collection property. Address: 90 Eden Street, Bar […]
Cafe This Way
Bar Harbor’s beloved breakfast and dinner spot with a fun retro interior and gourmet casual fare. Famous for creative breakfasts including Kit’s Burrito and house-made pastries. Part casual, part gourmet. […]
Harborside Hotel & Marina
Full-service waterfront resort with private marina, heated pool, spa, and Bluenose Bistro. Walk to all downtown shops and restaurants from this prime location on West Street. Address: 55 West Street, […]
Havana
Fine dining staple open year-round offering American cuisine with a distinctive Latin flair. Creative seasonal menus using local Maine ingredients with a sophisticated atmosphere. Address: 318 Main Street, Bar Harbor […]
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
Classic Maine lobster pound where fresh seafood is cooked over an open fire in large pots of saltwater. Pick your lobster and watch it cook. Open-air seating and the real […]
West Street Hotel
Upscale boutique hotel with a rooftop pool offering panoramic views of downtown and the harbor. World-class spa, fine dining, and luxurious rooms in a prime downtown location. Address: 50 West […]
Downeast Maine is home to Acadia National Park, rugged Atlantic coastline, and some of the most dramatic scenery in New England. From the boutique shops of Bar Harbor to the working fishing villages of the Bold Coast, this region offers world-class hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and fresh lobster at every turn. The term “Downeast” comes from the old sailing days — ships ran downwind and east to reach this remote and beautiful corner of America.
