![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() See a Free Seaside ShowĮvery Wednesday through July and August, the town of Bar Harbor hosts an outdoor movie series in Agamont Park (sponsored by The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina), right on the edge of the water. And since doing a circuit of this two-lane loop road is a must during any visit to take in granite ledges melting into the steel-blue sea, we suggest heading out as early as 8 a.m. The months of July and August are the peak season for Acadia National Park, which means a congested Park Loop Road – the 27-mile main artery that runs through park – and its equally busy pull-off observation points. To avoid the crowds, make the trip either for a late lunch or early dinner between the times of 2:30 to 5 p.m. This funky and colorful eatery has a great view of the bay and a great local vibe, not to mention dishes designed around scallops, lobster, and fish that came off the boat that morning. Don’t want to leave the confines of Bar Harbor? Stewman’s Lobster Pound is an icon overlooking Frenchman Bay and famous for a meal called The Downeast Lobster Experience: clam chowder, a 20-ounce steamed Maine lobster, mussels, buttered sweet corn and potatoes, and finally, homemade blueberry pie for dessert. To get the most out of your meal, avoid the long lines at tourist traps like Geddy’s and head further south to spots like the Tan Turtle in Northeast Harbor. No trip to Coastal Maine is complete without a smorgasbord of seafood. Activities & Attractions Savor Some Classic Maine Seafood Don’t let the crowds discourage you, because we have the tips and tricks that will let you experience Mount Desert Island like a local, as well as some of the must-see events, from free orchestral performances and fashion shows to fresh seafood and the country’s most famous Fourth of July. Like many other Maine coastal towns, summer is Bar Harbor’s busiest season – with most of the eastern seaboard looking for cool ocean breezes and lush green hikes. ![]()
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