Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Bar Harbor is the place to be no matter what season. Looking for the freshest lobster dinner, why not go out and catch your own. Check out Lulu’s Lobster Boat Ride where you can spend some up close and personal time seeing what it is like to work on a real lobster boat. The cruises are small and last a couple of hours so you can spend some time checking out what life as a fisherman is all about. After your boat cruise head over to the Oceanarium and Lobster Hatchery where you will learn all you could know about Maine lobsters. The guided tours are informational and visitors can also explore a salt marsh with many hands-on exhibits. The kids will love seeing the baby lobsters being hatched right before their eyes. If you are really looking for adventure than you should check out the Acadia Mountain Guide Climbing School where you will find customized climbing instruction based on your skill level all done on the rocks of Acadia. These breathtaking experiences are perfect for the adventure seeking soul. Whether you decide to attend a full or half day session, you will not be disappointed scouring the edges of Acadia’s sea cliffs with competent guides instructing you each step of the way. Another great thing to do while you are in Bar Harbor is to take your bikes and take a ride on the Carriage Trails. These trails weave their way through Acadia National Park. They are well marked, well groomed and make for a great ride whether you spend the day or just a couple of hours exploring, you will become entranced by the views and the fresh ocean air. Finally, if you just want to take a relaxing stroll, I highly recommend you do so by taking a walk on the Shore Path. This gently winding pathway follows the sea edge along the fringe of the busy, tourist filled town. The pathway borders some of Bar Harbor’s privately owned mansions, the rocky coast and some amazing tidal pools. Shore Path is free to the public and is certainly a gem that is hidden from the hustle and bustle of the center of town. Bar Harbor has plenty of fun things to do, come check it out today!
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Maine Coast: Tips To Help You Get The Most!
Spring, Summer & Fall: Maine’s rocky coastline draws tourist from all over with dreams of exploring all it has to offer. Instead of hitting the southern coast and following Route 1 the whole way up the coast, where you will end up missing some really great spots, head to the authentic “Downeast” Maine. If you head to the eastern most point of the US, Eastport, you will be able to be one of the first in the country to see the sun rise. Watching the sunrise over the horizon of this small coastal town is magical. Winter Harbor is another great little coastal town that is not filled with traffic and tourist. You will hear about Bar Harbor and the Acadia area and Winter Harbor although is part of the area is not as well known as some of the other towns. Winter Harbor is part of the famous Schoodic Scenic By-way and one trip along 186 will tell you why. It is absolutely breathtaking and although the town is tiny, there is a great restaurant in town, the Fisherman’s Inn, where you will find the freshest seafood around. Stonington will give you a real view of life in a working fishing community. Be sure to head down Sand Beach Road and check out the sweeping views of Penobscot Bay and Mark Island Lighthouse while you are there. Continue your way down the coast and you will end up in the Searsport and Belfast area, both which have great places to stop in and check out. Searsport has a great marine museum which visitors of all ages will enjoy learning more about Maine’s maritime history. This place has some great exhibits and a wonderful hands on section and the buildings on the grounds are all part of the National Historic Registry. There are so many places to go along the Maine coast, why not make it an authentic Maine coast tour by hitting the Downeast region.
Augusta Civic Center: Central Maine’s Entertainment Headquarters
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine, is the best spot for entertainment in Central Maine. The Augusta Civic Center is a place for everything… dining, concerts, stand up comedians, games and much more. The Civic Center has shows all year round and the people who run the Civic Center make sure that shows are scheduled earlier rather than later so that you will have the enough time to adjust your schedule to be able to see one of your favorite performers. Groups come from all around the country to perform at the Civic Center so there is always a large variety of shows. The Civic center is the perfect place for anyone looking to have a good time in a quality facility.
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Acadia National Park: Kids! Join The Junior Ranger Program
Spring, Summer, Fall: Maine has many beautiful destinations along its coastline but, none are visited more than Acadia National Park. After one visit to Acadia National Park you’ll realize why so many visitors flock to its rugged coastline. The park was established to preserve this beautiful and popular landscape and continues to shine thanks to the hard work of the Rangers that lookafter it. With visitors numbers growing every year we must insure the longterm beauty and wellbeing of the park by teaching our youth to be good stewards of this amazing landscape. A great way to get the kids involved is through Acadia’s Junior Ranger Program. You can pick up a Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitors Center, Nature Center, or NPS campgrounds. Kids can attend Ranger Programs then fill in activities in the booklet and return the completed book to any park Center. This is a great way to get children to interact with the Rangers, learn about the local plants and animals, and have fun with other kids in a setting based on discovery. If they’ve completed their training and followed the program carefully, they will be rewarded with an official Acadia National Park Junior Ranger patch. More importantly they can teach others what they’ve learned about on of our National Treasures.
Bar Harbor: Dive In Theater-A Look At Life On The Sea Floor
Spring, Summer, Fall: Of the thousands who visit the Bar Harbor region each year, very few get to see what’s going on below the surface of the sea…until now. A graduate of the nearby College of the Atlantic, Ed Monat runs a charter service with a bit of a twist. He operates out of a 51 foot boat named the “Seal” and delivers live video images from a handheld underwater camera. He dives with camera in hand capturing sights and sounds from the bottom of Frenchman Bay transmitted to an LCD screen on the main deck of the boat where everyone aboard can view amazing creatures without even getting wet. His assistant on deck narrarates as Ed takes you on a journey along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, and passengers are encouraged to communicate directly with Ed as he makes his way underwater. To end this amazing experience with a bang Ed resurfaces with a bag filled with whatever sea creatures he has gathered up along the way to share with participants on deck. All creatures are then released back to the ocean after viewing. Come check out this truly unique experience out of Bar Harbor, a Dive-in Theater!