Boston to Bar Harbor

We%26#39;ll be traveling the middle of Aug. 5 days total from Boston to Bar Harbor and back. We love good food, history, and beautiful scenery. We%26#39;d like to spend 1 night near Quincy Market then take off from there up the coast. Any suggestions for along the way and once we%26#39;re in Bar Harbor where to stay?

thanks!

Boston to Bar Harbor

Hi Ohio!

While I don%26#39;t want to make specific recommendations (I%26#39;m not a shill for anyone), you should decide where, in a general way, you%26#39;d like to stay near Acadia National Park:

- downtown Bar Harbor had a wide selection of places, ranging from the swank to the less so. Mostly, they%26#39;re a bit more expensive than elsewhere on Mount Desert Island. If you want to be in the center of evening activities, within walking distance of everything, this would likely be your first choice;

- Route 3 from Ellsworth to Bar Harbor is lined with slightly less expensive places. Outside of town it will be quieter, but you%26#39;ll have a short drive into town. This is where we prefer to stay;

- You could stay elsewhere on Mount Desert Island, not in Bar Harbor and not on Route 3. You%26#39;ll find charming little towns, off the beaten track and a world away from the busy tourist scene. Places like Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor come to mind, and there are others. You%26#39;ll find fewer choices, but this means that those you do find will appear all the more cosy and scrumptious!

Happy travels, and let me know if I can help further!

David

capetien10@gmail.com

Boston to Bar Harbor

There are a large variety of places to stay near or in Bar Harbor. I very nice, high-end, waterfront hotel is either the Bar Harbor Inn or The Harborside. A nice, clean inexpensive, family run motel that is popular with families is the Bar Harbor Motel, just to north of the village. There are many Bed and Breakfast places, in all price ranges. You can see a good listing of them, along with their amenities and availability at sleepbarharbor.com.