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Top Bar Harbor, Maine Activities

Your Mount Desert adventure launches from The Bayview Hotel. Whether you’ve come to bike Acadia’s picturesque roads and trails or kayak the serene waters of Frenchman Bay, our knowledgeable staff can help you take advantage of all that Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor have to offer. Spend an afternoon sunning and swimming at Sand Beach, hike the island’s endless trails, and catch the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain. Grab a lobster roll in town after a leisurely day of shopping and taking in the charms of scenic Bar Harbor. Plus, live like a local with our insider’s guide to the top 10 things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine in the summer. Memories of a lifetime await around every corner of Mount Desert Island!

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park

Just two miles (a quick 5-minute drive) from Acadia National Park's entrance, The Bayview Hotel unlocks endless outdoor wonders—from glacier-carved trails to sunrise summits on Cadillac Mountain.

Downtown Bar Harbor

Downtown Bar Harbor

Only one mile from downtown Bar Harbor's quaint shops and delectable dining, hop in your car or stroll the scenic walking path for effortless access to coastal charm.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities

Minutes from Acadia, experience a variety of outdoor activities like rock climbing, biking carriage roads, kayaking Frenchman Bay, every level of hiking trails, wildlife sightings, ocean cruises, and rocky beaches—with the Bayview Hotel being your quiet retreat to balance it all.

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