Beautifully preserved and maintained. The flower beds are well organized and displayed with…read moreidentifying tags, like an outdoor classroom. Visit the house and talk with the docent about its history. Nice view of the water from the house. You can walk between Thuya and Asticou (15 mins). Parking is available at the bottom of Thuya, by the boathouse, or above, near the house. If you're parked on the bottom, you can climb up the stone steps (there's covered seating half-way up with a great view of the water).

Serene and peacefully located in Seal Harbor, Maine, Thuya Garden (we didn't visit the lodge) is…read moreperfect for a meditative walk, inhaling fresh air or a quick "re-set." There is no set cost to visit the garden but a $5 donation is suggested. When my husband, his parents and I visited the garden, it was late summer. The weather was perfect and we delighted in trying to get the perfect honeybee picture. I can easily see the garden as a perfect backdrop to a wedding, outdoor tea party or picnic as the atmosphere is full of life and positivity. We walked the entire garden, stopping to take slow, deep breaths as well as pictures to remember the beauty and serenity. We will definitely return and can't wait to see how the garden transforms throughout the years and seasons.

Incredible collection! You'll be shocked at size and quality. There are some vehicles there where…read moreonly 2 or 3 were ever made! Great rainy day activity!

Very nice surprise. Mechanic who was working on car gave me a tour. Very friendly. Old cars and a…read morevery good collection of cars. Very friendly people. In the middle of nowhere too.

This museum is remarkable, all because of Steve Haynes. He has an extensive workshop and also…read moreoffers tours for whoever shows up at no cost (donations accepted). We got a private 1 hour tour of his historical collection of memorobilia *and* we got to actually split some granite ourselves. Very interactive, and we got some polished stones to take home. This tour was absolutely the highlight of my 4 year old son's trip (mine also). There is a whole setup for school groups, so there is a lot here for kids to see and do. We so enjoyed talking with Steve, he answered all our questions. His extensive collection of photos and his knowledge of the history of Maine's granite industry is fascinating. This is a *must do* for anyone nearby, and be sure to leave a generous donation.

Incredible! One of our favorite things that we did on our whole Acadia trip and we only decided…read moreto go there because we were doing the Junior Park Ranger program and needed to visit a museum, go on a boat ride, etc. I was expecting it to be a 2/10 max but it was for sure a 10/10. When you pull up, you will also have low expectations, but do not let that fool you: this place is a gem! The guide, Steve is brilliant, friendly, entertaining, and you will find yourself becoming as fascinated by granite as he is. He also has a multitude of other rock samples in his three room museum including a real megalodon tooth! You will not be disappointed by this stop. There is a donation box instead of tickets and we found ourselves digging into our car cash stash to give more than the money we had in our wallet. It's just that good.

Visit the small town of Winter Harbor for their annual lobster festival! Craft vendors, boat…read moreraces, good food and a parade make for a fun filled day! Blueberry pancake breakfast to a lobster dinner! If those do not appeal, there are food trucks and local restaurants. While you are there, enjoy some local shopping. The Winter Harbor 5&10 has everything Winter Harbor! If you have time, visit Schoodic Point and enjoy the view and the waves crashing on the rocks. This happens every August. Be sure you are there!! So much fun!!!

Every August the town of Winter Harbor hosts their annual Lobster Festival and this year we had the…read morepleasure of attending the 51st celebration. We started out the day by shopping at all the outdoor vendors. After wandering for an hour we decided to watch the lobster boat races and then finished out the day with their lobster dinner and some music from their musicians. In the end, we loved this little festival and although we had no idea how to watch and judge the lobster boat races, we felt like part of the community. In the future we hope to attend this festival again because it was a blast!

This is a small museum dedicated to a local artist who made wood carvings of various birds. It also…read morehouses visiting exhibitions. The birds are an excellent way to get one in the mood for some hiking, but not a replacement for the actual hiking. Weather depending, it may be worth a stop. Admission is paid, and the place is only a couple of rooms. It's nice to get some local flavor in, but I would prioritize spending time outside.

What a beautiful gem! We were visiting the area on vacation, I love birds, so we stopped in. Lovely…read moremuseum with Wendell Gilley's carved birds, in addition to other artists' works--carvings and paintings. The staff was informative and helpful, they have classes that looked like fun! Really enjoyed our time there

Bottom Line: A guilded age mansion that gives a glimpse into the history of Bar Harbor and the…read moreearly 1900s. La Rochelle is a large, historical home overlooking Frenchman Bay. While it was once the 41-room summer cottage for the Bowdoin family today it serves as the headquarters of the the Bar Harbor Historical Society. The mansion is also a wedding venue. If, when visiting La Rochelle you are hoping to feel like you are stepping into a time machine to 1903, you'll need a lot of imagination. The mansion has been the home to various families and it has served several purposes since it was the Bowdoin's summer cottage. So, the physical structure is original but very little else is. Also, a lot of the rooms are closed and serve as private offices or storage for the Bar Harbor Historical Society. But, as a bonus, there is a lot of Bar Harbor history and artifacts displayed throughout. What I found most interesting about La Rochelle was the Flower Room including the placement of it. I can recall visiting mansions with a designated area of the kitchen or butler's pantry for assembling flower arrangements but I can't recall one that had a dedicated Flower Room. I also thought it was interesting that the Flower Room was placed adjacent to the main foyer instead of closer to where the servants would be working. La Rochelle is a wonderful piece of Bar Harbor and American history and I am grateful that the Bar Harbor Historical Society was able to purchase La Rochelle to preserve it for future generations. I also appreciate the very kind volunteers that work at the mansion. La Rochelle is am impressive site from West Street but it looks even more impressive from water, or so I imagine. We did not get to see the house from that view but based on pictures, you can really see the elevation of the home and the many chimneys. Before leaving La Rochelle we visited the gift shop which is full of pretty things. I was eyeing up some puzzles but due to very limited space in my suitcase I just purchased a few greeting cards. Overall we had a nice visit to La Rochelle and we were glad to support the Bar Harbor Historical Society.

Lots of interesting information. It's a self guide tour. Plenty of time to walk around. Beautiful…read moreinterior. Was having a great time till we went into the gift shop and the first 3 sentences from the gift shop cashier was political. Such a bumer to end on a sour note. The subject was illegal immigrants.....I'm Hispanic.

We tried to go yesterday but it isn't open anymore. The bus driver told us they only open it for…read morecruise ships.

Had a great visit and a fantastic time learning from a very friendly team…read more The entire staff were extremely knowledgeable about everything touching to ocean marine life (especially Beth) I cannot believe I am the first person to leave a review.... a must do on a cooler or rainy day .... Cost was affordable, you don't have to blow your budgets to do something fun with the family. We had a great time and the state of Maine is just amazing and beautiful

Acadia Repertory Theater!! A Hidden Gem 8 miles from Bar…read moreHarbor on Route 102 Somesville Last night we Saw an amazing and hysterical production of Souvenir - " A Fantasia on the life of Florence Jenkins" HIGHLY recommend A unique theater celebrating its 51st summer season! We absolutely loved the show and it highly exceeded our expectations !

This is an adorable local theatre with great actors acting out a great story. We saw Red Herring…read moreand throroghly enjoyed the performance which lasted just over 2 hours with intermission. The venue is small but comfortable and there's no bad seat on the house.