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Activity Downtown Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor Shore Path

An activity in Downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Low tide.

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Bar Harbor Shore Path in Downtown Bar Harbor, Maine
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Why go

Free waterfront walk past old cottages and Frenchman Bay islands from the town pier.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Maine, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Cadillac Mountain, 2.5 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown Bar Harbor
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Low tide

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Maine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cadillac Mountain

    Highest point on the Atlantic coast and one of the first U.S. spots to see sunrise in fall.

    Sight · 2.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ocean Path

    Easy 2-mile shoreline walk from Sand Beach past Thunder Hole to Otter Cliff.

    Activity · 4.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Park Loop Road

    27-mile road linking Acadia's lakes, cliffs and beaches, mostly one-way.

    Activity · 5.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Jordan Pond House

    Popovers and tea on the lawn facing Jordan Pond and the Bubbles, a tradition since the 1890s.

    Food · 5.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Atlantic Brewing Company

    Bar Harbor brewery with a tasting room and Mainely Meat BBQ on site.

    Drinks · 6.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Thurston's Lobster Pound

    Dockside pound in Bernard: pick a lobster by weight and eat it on the deck over the harbor.

    Food · 13 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Bar Harbor Shore Path is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Maine

Bar Harbor Shore Path is our only activity pick in Maine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Maine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Maine run from 26°F in January to 79°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Bar Harbor Shore Path itself, we suggest: Low tide.

Modelled monthly averages for Maine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maine weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
The Shore Path, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
Coordinates
44.38828, -68.19998
Destination
Maine

Bar Harbor Shore Path: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bar Harbor Shore Path?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Bar Harbor Shore Path. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bar Harbor Shore Path?

Our pick: Low tide. Insider tip: At low tide, walk the sand bar to Bar Island, but watch the tide clock.

Is Bar Harbor Shore Path free?

Yes, we list Bar Harbor Shore Path as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Bar Harbor Shore Path?

Bar Harbor Shore Path is at The Shore Path, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA, in Downtown Bar Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bar Harbor Shore Path?

Bar Harbor Shore Path appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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