If the weather's not playing nicely, why not spend your day at Islesford Historical Museum? You'll be surprised just how many interesting facts you can learn about days gone by here.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Islesford. Islesford Historical Museum is a great place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile sights to visit. Acadia National Park, Otter Cliff, and Jordan Pond are not far from the collection of historical artifacts and will fill in your day nicely.

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White Birches Motel

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Atlanta (ATL) to Bar Harbor (BHB)

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Spacious affordable clean room, very clean, A+ for the hard wood floors instead of carpet Loved the place!!!!

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Beautiful Apartments in Thorsen Road Maine

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Very nice, clean, new, good towels, great new on the outskirts of Hancock. I extended my stay a couple of extra days and they were very accommodating. I will stay here again.

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Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park

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Charlotte (CLT) to Bar Harbor (BHB)

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Tours & day trips

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Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

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Private & custom tours

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Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

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2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain

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Popular places to visit

Bar Harbor featuring general coastal views

Bracy Cove

Stony beaches teeming with seabirds and sea creatures are perfect for waterfront walks near Seal Harbor and the old Rockefeller estate.

Carriage Roads

Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.

Bar Harbor featuring rocky coastline and landscape views

Thunder Hole

Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.

Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and a pond

Jordan Pond

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Somes Sound

Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.