Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Dec 20 '02
Pros: Great summer town with wonderful seafood restaurants.
Cons: Does get crowded and parking is difficult at dinner time.
Summary: Simply said, I love Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park! My wife and I "found" the area when we were first married almost thirty-five years ago. At age twenty-one we did a two and a half week tour of route 95 going north from NY. We went through ...
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Jan 30 '10
Pros: Beautiful location, Gateway to Acadia NP, Lots of shopping & dining
Cons: Parking can be a nightmare
Summary: The village of Bar Harbor is located on Mount Desert Island in Downeast Maine and is the gateway to Acadia National Park. It offers lots of options for shopping, ...
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Jul 07 '08
Pros: Food, sights, Acadia National Park
Cons: Busy during the summer
Summary: The perfect place to go for a quiet get away. We went for Easter, which ended up being the best time. Many of the stores and businesses open up for the season on Good Friday and there were not a lot of tourists in the area, as there are in the ...
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Aug 27 '05
Pros: great scenery, lots of activities
Cons: a little pricey, crowded during summer season
Summary: Bar Harbor is the where the action is, but there is more to the island. Bar Harbor has the restraunts, the shops, the movie theater, the pubs, whale watching, etc. Inns and Bed and Breakfasts are plentiful. Its a beautiful town and a great setting. ...
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Mar 30 '05
Pros: Easy access to Acadia National Park, plenty to do
Cons: Too many t-shirt shops, gets crowded in July/August
Summary: Update Sept 2007: Whew! What a busy summer! The weather was great and the crowds came - yikes! My tip - come in September when there are less tourists and the weather is still nice! Update March 2006: Visitor's this summer will see totally redone ...
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May 18 '04
Pros: Great Views, Lots to do, Excellent restaurants!
Cons: Can be crowded!
Summary: Bar Harbor is a wonderful town located on Mount Desert Island in the great state of Maine. Whether you are just visiting Mount Desert Island or surrounding areas Bar Harbor is the place to be. What’s in the town? The town is filled with gift ...
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Jul 01 '03
Pros: Breathtaking beauty. Great food and accommodations
Cons: Pricey.
Summary: My wife and I have visited Bar Harbor annually for the past 15 years. Each June we pack our bags and ...
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Dec 20 '02
Pros: romantic,beautiful, simple tastes in large quantities
Cons: commute- need to enter Acadia State Park
Summary: Jordan Pond is by far the best restaurant in Ambiance, taste, & portion. It is located in Acadia State Park.
The atmosphere is most pleasant and enjoyable. Take a romantic evening walk on a lit up path to the restaurant and enjoy...
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