

Interested in learning rock climbing from an expert? Take a fall outdoor course at Acadia National park. Explore topics such as Bar Harbor’s Haunted History, a Historic Cemetery Exploration, or the Seafood Discover Tour which illustrates the communities historical tie to the sea. These private, live, guided walks are conducted with your own personal storyteller via conference call on your phone. Red Cloak Tours offers a half dozen varied and fascinating historical walking tours of Bar Harbor. Learn about the habitats and daily lives of whales and other species of the Gulf of Maine in this three-to-five hour oceanic adventure. Take in sweeping views of Acadia, the islands, lighthouses, and the Downeast coast from the water while keeping an eye out for humpback whales and other native wildlife such as porpoise, seals, and seabirds. Through October 11, 2021, take to the sea with the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Activities & Attractions Bar Harbor Whale Watching Company New England’s venerated fall season is also the best time to check out some “Downeast” foliage and take in the Milky Way in the crisp, clear night skies. That means no more crowds coveting popular Acadia National Park trails or the picturesque streets of downtown Bar Harbor. With the kids back to school and the nights getting chillier, tourism drops by almost half when the fall rolls in. US News Travel claims that September through October is the best time to visit Bar Harbor, and it’s no wonder. Here’s the best of Bar Harbor to explore during your fall visit this fall through Thanksgiving (with us at Harborside Hotel!). From fall foliage and gorgeous hikes to clear night skies, Bar Harbor looks its best when the temperatures begin to fall.
