Bar Harbor: Find Unique Things To Do From Wine To Museums!

Summer: Everyone knows that Bar Harbor is the place to go if you want to experience the sea and the mountains. From whale watching to hiking and biking, Bar Harbor has been a destination spot for many! While you are there you should take some time to explore Bar Harbor’s first winery, Cellars at Sweet Pea Farm. Located on Mount Desert Island, visitors will find a wonderful varieties of some of the most interesting and native selections around. Every day you can enjoy wine tasting so that you can choose the right wine for you. I fell in love with the Cotes du Maine which is the smoothest Pinot Noir I have ever tasted. They also have a wonderful selection of fruit wines like apple raspberry which make great hostess gifts. After enjoying the winery, make sure to stop in at Beal’s Street Lobster Pound where you can enjoy lobsters on the docks and straight off the boats. After you are done, you can visit the Abbe Museum to learn about the first settlers in the Mount Desert Area. This museum is dedicated to the Native American tribes that settled in the Acadia region and is a good way to learn how they lived. The grounds of the Abbe Museum are beautiful and full of trails to hike as well as quiet places to rest in take in the natural beauty around you. Next time you decide to visit Bar Harbor take a different route and discover all the new things there are to do.