a common room features a telescope for stargazing, birdwatching or boat sighting; there's also cable tv. continental breakfast is complimentary. cottages may include kitchenettes, pull-out sofas, fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. 9 miles from bar harbor. stylish, uniquely decorated rooms, some with nautical themes, offer lawn, mountain, ocean and/or shore views. facing somes sound, this refined waterfront inn in a colonial house is adjacent to acadia national park and 15. other amenities include a private beach, and boat and bike rentals. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. suites also have private decks Bangor International Airport 1 hr 20
Somes Sound (24 min) Tranquil, fjordlike inlet formed by glacial activity, with boating & a nearby campground. Cadillac Mountain (35 min) 1,530-foot mountain providing a trail marked with informative plaques & expansive views at the top. The Beehive (35 min) Dome-shaped peak with a short but challenging summit trail leading to panoramic views. Thunder Hole (38 min) Natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam when seas are up. Echo Lake Beach (10 min) Beach and lake Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co (28 min) Established company providing whale watching, lighthouse & nature boat tours throughout the summer. Frenchman Bay (29 min) National park bay with small islands stretching about 15 miles named after a 1600's French explorer. Acadia National Park (8 min) 47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more. Champlain Mountain (31 min) This 1,058-ft-tall mountain in Acadia National Park features hiking trails & peregrine falcons. Bar Island (28 min) Small island accessible by foot during low tide with forests, walking trails & scenic views. Jordan Pond (32 min) Formed by glaciers, this 187-acre, mountain lake offers a tea house, loop nature trail & restaurant. Azalea Garden (22 min) 2.3-acre garden featuring Japanese-style paths & vibrant rhododendrons & azaleas around a pond. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse (11 min) 1858 lighthouse nestled on a sea cliff, with rocky paths to photography vantage points & tide pools. Otter Cliff (36 min) This iconic 110-ft-high pink-granite cliff in Acadia National Park juts out into the water. Sand Beach (37 min) Cove-style beach popular for wading, swimming, hikes & scenic views in a peaceful setting. |