Bar Harbor
United States · MaineUS
Town in Maine, United States
Bar Harbor is a resort town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population is 5,089. The town is home to the College of the Atlantic, Jackson Laboratory, and MDI Biological Laboratory. During summer and fall seasons, it is a popular tourist destination.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,089
- Coordinates
- 44.388, -68.204
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a small settlement in Maine, United States. The headcount is close to 5,089. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, adventure and water sports above everything else.
Things to do in Bar Harbor
Nature in Bar Harbor
(5)Under nature, Bar Harbor is tagged with Caves, Islands, National Parks, Parks and Scenic Roads. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bar Harbor's own activity tags.
Adventure in Bar Harbor
(2)Adventure lovers get Adventure and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Bar Harbor's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Bar Harbor
(2)On the water sports side, Bar Harbor offers Paddleboarding and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bar Harbor. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Bar Harbor
(1)Our data lists Trail Running as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bar Harbor's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bar Harbor
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Maine first, then drive or cycle into Bar Harbor. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Bar Harbor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bar Harbor known for?
- Bar Harbor is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and water sports, set in Maine, United States with around 5,089 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bar Harbor?
- You can plan around Caves, Islands, National Parks, Parks and Scenic Roads in Bar Harbor. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bar Harbor?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Bar Harbor located?
- Administratively, Bar Harbor sits in Maine, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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