Beautiful quaint library. Could spend all day reading here. A highlight of our visit to Bar Harbor.read more

This is such a lovely little local library but a few things are lacking; public parking and more…read moreelectrical outlets so that people can plug in their laptops if they need to work, which I did. The librarians were super nice and made sure I was comfortable and had access to an outlet, this is a gorgeous old-school library with antique wood panelling and study desks upstairs which look out over the library. I hope the citizens of Bar Harbor can keep this place going because you just don't see these kinds of old heritage libraries around anymore and from what I understand, this place runs on donations. They also badly need to update their electronic collections and access to databases and such. Other than that, it was a wonderful place to spend an hour away from the maddening crowds and get some work done.

We came here to visit the national park, as the service center in the park hasn't opened yet, we…read morecame over here to get the map of Acadia National Park. When i walk in, the lady direct me to the map immediately! It's a breeze! I feel fortunate that we can pick up a map before we get into the park.

Winter Harbor is a town on the Schoodic Peninsula in Hancock County Maine. The population is just…read moreover 500. It has a portion of Acadia National Park and is east of Bar Harbor. It is a cute little town with a few shops and restaurants.

We were lucky to be in town for their 58th annual lobster fest. Kid walked away with a shopping…read morebag full of goodies and our entire family enjoyed the parade. 5 and 10 store saved our camping experience a few times. Ferry to bar harbor was convenient. In the end the family was happy we stayed at Schoodic Woods Campground instead of Bar Harbor. Great little town!

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.

Clearly the word knows that Bar Harbor is a special place! Tourists swarm here from all over the…read morecountry every year. As a born and raised Mainah I do love visiting Bar Harbor too. It has that coastal charm and more seafood and ice cream shops than you can count. Thankfully when my wife and I visit we have family that live within walking distance of downtown so we can enjoy it with minimal complaints. We do love visiting before the craziness of summer happens or end of the tourist season in fall to have a little less crowding. Due to the nature of being a tourist town a lot of businesses are seasonal. I would be leaving out a huge part of Bar Harbor if I didn't mention Acadia National Park! A truly magical place to enjoy nature, an absolute must visit. Some of the areas like Cadillac Mountain may require some more planning with a reservation but book that in advance. Like any tourist town you'll find plenty of gift shops and touristy restaurants. Lots of seafood based as you'd expect but plenty of other varieties too. A downtown worth exploring and you can even visit the original Sherman's Books location as the oldest Maine Bookstore! A special town worth visiting with a coastal charm and beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and nature views!

On the outskirts of Acadia National Park it's a perfect home base. Plenty of touristy places…read moredowntown. A few decent Irish pubs but amazing oysters at The Barnacle with great Maine beers. Wonderful views of the ocean and coast. The best lobster shacks were on the outskirts of town. Loved our stay , but too many dam people downtown. 4.5 Stars

Spent 3 Days there in the 90's. I worked for USMEPCOM Joint Service Command. My Co-Worker, her…read moreHusband, and my Husband all stayed there. Her Husband was a Chief Petty Officer stationed at Brunswick NAS. It was Great. We drove a Mile down the road and bought Lobsters. We watched as they were pulled out of the Traps! When we signed the Guest Book we found out the Secretary of Defense was there the Prior Weekend. Beautiful Views and Comfortable Quarters. Fully Equipped Kitchen.

Prospect Harbor divides Sand Cove from Inner Harbor at the head of Prospect Harbor on the southern…read moreshore of Gouldsboro, Maine. FIrst established in 1850, this current structure was built in 1891. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Prospect Harbor Light Station in 1988. In 1891 the station was rebuilt; the present tower and keeper's house date to this period. The brick oil house was added in 1905. The light was automated in 1934, but keepers remained on site until 1951, when its Fresnel lens was removed and replaced by modern optics. The station last underwent major restorative work in the early 2000s; it remains an active aid to navigation. The tower is 38 feet tall and capped by a lantern house with a polygonal roof. The keeper's house is a two-story wood frame structure, clad in shingles on the upper floor and clapboard on the first floor. A porch extends across part of its front, with four square posts and slatted balustrade. The roof of the porch is a continuation of the main roof, and is pierced by a gable-roof dormer. The small brick oilhouse stands a short way north of the house and tower. The lighthouse is about 6 miles from US-1. The lighthouse is on restricted property so you can't get too close to it however there is a rocky beach to the west and you'll get a good picture if the Sun is not behind. There is no legal parking but we pulled into a space, grabbed our photos and escaped without incident. [Review 14873 overall, 375 of 2021, number 56 in Maine.]

I saw it on the map so we walked to it. The tide was in so you couldn't see it "balancing" but…read morestill really cool. Along the shore path and you can see it from the sidewalk without having to walk down.

Beautiful and clean spot right near the water AND walking distance to everything!! Breakfast was…read moreawesome too!