Bar Harbor, Maine
Hiking up the Bee Hive includes rungs like ladders and makes for a fantastic adventure.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Alexandra Hong
- Trip type: Family, Group getaway, Beach
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: AT MINIMUM 3 DAYS. WE VISITED FOR ONE WEEK IN MID SUMMER AND I'D LOVE TO STAY TWO.
to & from
We traveled from our home town Hampstead, NH to Bar Harbor ME by car about 5 hours. We drove through with a stop in Freeport, Maine to shop at LL Bean. Once arrived in Bar Harbor, we enjoyed walking within town. To explore the park we tried to make use of the Island Explorer Bus as much as possible.
Where to Stay
We loved our rental home from Acadia Cottage Rentals. The ten of us (we joined another family) were able to have space to hang out, make hearty breakfasts and picnics, and the kids could eat their favorites while we went out to dinner! However, there are all types of accommodations from large luxurious hotels with sea side views and pools, romantic bed and breakfasts, motels and campgrounds.