complimentary amenities include a hot breakfast buffet, afternoon cookies and evening drinks. set in a stately 1903 mansion overlooking frenchman bay, this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from downtown and 1. there's also a sundeck, a fire pit and a heated outdoor pool with ocean views. elegant rooms are individually decorated with handcrafted furnishings, and feature hardwood floors, private decks, fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. 5 miles from acadia national park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add ocean views, separate seating areas, kitchenettes, pull-out sofas and/or saunas Bangor International Airport 1 hr 17
Cadillac Mountain (17 min) 1,530-foot mountain providing a trail marked with informative plaques & expansive views at the top. Champlain Mountain (10 min) This 1,058-ft-tall mountain in Acadia National Park features hiking trails & peregrine falcons. Bar Island (6 min) Small island accessible by foot during low tide with forests, walking trails & scenic views. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co (8 min) Established company providing whale watching, lighthouse & nature boat tours throughout the summer. Acadia National Park (5 min) 47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more. The Beehive (12 min) Dome-shaped peak with a short but challenging summit trail leading to panoramic views. Frenchman Bay (12 min) National park bay with small islands stretching about 15 miles named after a 1600's French explorer. Jordan Pond (14 min) Formed by glaciers, this 187-acre, mountain lake offers a tea house, loop nature trail & restaurant. Schoodic Peninsula (1 hr 17) Promontory known for its coastal scenery, containing 2,266 acres of Acadia National Park. Hulls Cove Visitor Center (9 min) Visitor complex with maps, souvenirs & ranger-led activities, plus direct access to carriage roads. Sieur de Monts Spring (7 min) Springhouse on a spring, dating from the early 20th century, situated in Acadia National Park. Wild Gardens of Acadia (7 min) Native trees, wildflowers & ferns in a rustic setting with a stream & paths like the Jesup Trail. Thunder Hole (15 min) Natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam when seas are up. Abbe Museum (6 min) Modern museum showcasing the culture of the native Wabanaki people with various exhibits & events. Sand Beach (14 min) Cove-style beach popular for wading, swimming, hikes & scenic views in a peaceful setting. |