Bar Harbor Journals

Bar Harbor Adventure

A June 2006 trip to Bar Harbor by vacationguy

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Wright Hulls Cove House

Hotel

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It's an outstanding property! This is a real post and beam house that is built on a cliff. There's a water view from the upstairs... a private beach that faces east. It's a great place to sit in the morning and watch the sunrise. It is located on about three acres of land. Although it's only a two-minute drive from the main road, it's extremely quiet. We saw lots of birds, a red fox, some chip monks that live under the stone stairs, and even caught sight of a few deer. It's only three-four miles from the center of Bar Harbor, and one mile from the Acadia National Park visitor center. If you're staying for five-seven days, it's worth the weekly rental price...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

Wright Hulls Cove House
139 Lookout Point
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 US

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Poor Boy's Gourmet

Restaurant

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It has great food... the best desserts I have ever had in Maine and outstanding service. The atmosphere is very casual. Definitely call for a reservation (even if it's only an hour in advance). Otherwise there can be quite a wait. This is a local favorite... that should tell you something.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

Poor Boy's Gourmet
300 Main St.
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
207/288-4148

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Park Loop Road

Attraction | "Biking the Park Loop"

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Bar Harbor Bike is the best place to rent a bike. It's close to the park entrance. We asked a few locals and this was the place that all recommended. We did check some other places out, but B.H. Bike seemed to have the highest quality bikes and the most savvy employees.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

Park Loop Road
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor, Maine

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Kayaking

Attraction | "Kayaking the Waterways and Coastline"

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These guys were great. They're located in Southwest Harbor... only about 14 miles from downtown Bar Harbor (less than a 20-minute drive). They have their own private parking, so you don't have to be subjected to the unfriendly Bar Harbor 2-3 hour parking regulations. Not only did the reservation desk personnel, guides, and driver know about kayaking... but also they seemed to know all about the hiking, biking, restaurants, etc., and were able to make recommendations based on our needs and experience. We took their advice about several hikes and restaurants... and they were "spot on." Their sea kayak tours paddle on the quiet west coast of Mt. Desert Island. Our kayak guide was outstanding. These guys ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

Kayaking
Mt. Desert Island Coastline
Bar Harbor, Maine

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Kayaking

Attraction | "Kayaking the Waterways and Coastline"

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This was our first sea kayak tour. We selected this tour because we saw it while walking through downtown Bar Harbor. The reservation clerk didn't seem to know much about kayaking, but we signed up anyway. Big mistake! The tour was in Frenchman Bay... busy, noisy, crowded, etc. The kayak guide didn't seem very interested in providing any information about what we were seeing. But, other than the onshore hotels and cars, we really didn't see much. We seemed to be dodging wakes from other power boats, and the wind and current made this a difficult experience. I wouldn't recommend these guys.

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

Kayaking
Mt. Desert Island Coastline
Bar Harbor, Maine