Whether you are planning a board meeting, incentive trip, small convention, executive retreat, reunion, or dream wedding, Bar Harbor is a world-class destination. The name Bar Harbor conjures up images of a rockbound coast, towering spruce trees, windjammer schooners coasting offshore, fresh lobster, glamorous mansions and the breathtaking splendor of Acadia National Park.
Bar Harbor offers extraordinary hospitality and outstanding service. With more than 3,000 rooms in over 90 lodging facilities and more than 70 restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, we have a lot to offer you. Bar Harbor also has a wide variety of activities available on the land and on the sea, whether you have planned group activities or prefer individual outings. Some of the most popular activities are hiking, biking, whale-watching and kayaking. Attendees can also take a historic walking tour of Bar Harbor, visit one of our museums or take a narrated tour of Acadia National Park. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Bar Harbor is serviced by two regional airports, the Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport and the Bangor International Airport. Getting around town is easy with so much to see and do within walking distance. During the summer the Island Explorer bus system offers free transportation around the island and into Acadia National Park.
The Bar Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce can assist you plan a successful and memorable occasion. We can coordinate lodging proposals for you and your attendees and assist you with bids and site inspections. Our services are at no charge to you. To begin the process, just complete our Request for Proposal form using the link below. We will respond promptly to your request. For questions or additional information please contact Melissa Walls at 207-404-2921 x802.
Business Listings
NOTE: Listings here are in a rotating alphabetical sequence. That means each time you visit the page, you'll see the entire list beginning (and ending) with a different listing.
NOTE: The "jump to" will only function after the page has completely loaded.
A sensational setting with unsurpassed style...Our breathtaking location overlooking the Northeast Harbor on the doorstep of Acadia National Park makes us the ideal venue for memorable and uniquely personal weddings. Our expertly trained staff will meticulously take care of every last detail allowing you to savor the day. From New England style lobster bakes to formal gatherings our customer service is first class. Allow us to accommodate you and your guests for the most intimate weddings to the largest of affairs. The Victorian elegance of the Asticou Inn is surpassed only by with which we will pamper and delight you. Our event coordinator and friendly staff will cater to your every request.
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center is located on fourteen acres of lush, beautiful lawns, gardens and incredible views of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our ocean view provides a spectacular background for your special Wedding day. We offer full reception facilities that will accommodate parties of up to 300, we have 150 guest rooms and honeymoon lodging. New building in 2011; also new outdoor pool. Our wedding coordinator and staff will meet your needs and create the wedding of your dreams.
The Bar Harbor Inn offers elegant accommodations, personal service and spectacular, panoramic views of the waterfront. Choose an hors d'oeuvre reception or an elegant dinner in our Reading Room Restaurant. For smaller, intimate dinners or cocktail parties, choose our private function room which features an inviting outside deck. Let our professional wedding coordinators personally assist you in planning the perfect menu and attending to the many details of your special day. Take time to relax in our new luxury spa while you prepare for your day to remember.
Since 1995 Riverside Studio and award winning photographer William (Billy) Brehm have been working with brides and grooms from around the world who decide to celebrate their special day in the beautiful Acadia National Park - Bar Harbor - Mt.Desert Island area of Maine. Our contacts with all of the finest venues and our extensive knowledge of the most beautiful locations available enable us to create storybook images of your wedding day in an elegant and unobtrusive manner. Find out why we say: "At Riverside Studio Your Image is our Business"
The Abbe offers innovative exhibitions and programs on Maine’s Native American heritage. In recent years, the Abbe has grown from a small but lovely trailside museum, privately operated within Acadia National Park, to an exciting contemporary museum in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor.
The modern Abbe Museum facility offers a unique and interesting venue for your wedding, corporate meeting, retirement party, cocktail reception, kids birthday, etc. For more information about renting this space, please contact our Events Coordinator at info@abbemuseum.org or just stop by for a visit!
Luxury on a budget, in the heart of Bar Harbor on the historic Village Green. Twelve immaculate guest rooms, including our new spacious Cadillac Mountain Suite. All rooms are newly renovated with AC, TV, private baths and private parking. Surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants, the Acadia hotel’s location can’t be beat. Close to Acadia National Park. OPEN YEAR ROUND!