Bar Harbor is a picturesque little coastal town noted as a summer colony for the wealthy. It is home to the largest parts of Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain.
Native Americans Wabanaki refer to Bar Harbor as Man-es-ayd'ik, meaning "clam-gathering place" or Ah-bays'auk or "clambake place," for the coast is rich in marine life.
I spotted the schooner Margaret Todd. The Margaret Todd may look like it is centuries old, but is a fairly new. Launched in 1998 by owner Captain Steven Pagels, the Margaret Todd replaces the older Natalie Todd. The hull and deck are made of steel. The wood topmasts, gaffs and booms are made of native Maine spruce by Elk Spars of Bar Harbor. Almost all the woodwork was custom made in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Her windlass, which is used to hoist the anchor, comes from a Delaware Bay oyster schooner, and the standing rigging was made by the Hamilton Seine Loft. The four masted schooner rig, steel hull construction, and double centerboard design make the Margaret Todd unique on the east coast.
Take a walk through time as you make your way around historic Bar Harbor, Maine on this fun, informative, and immersive guided walking tour. Book now through GetYourGuide
Immerse yourself in Bar Harbor's culinary scene during this 3-hour guided walking tour. Savor an array of local flavors at various stops along the tour, while learning about the local history from your local guide.
Explore Bar Harbor on a 3-hour culinary walking tour. Savor an array of local flavors at various stops along the waterfront. Book now with GetYourGuide
During low tide, this Bar Island Path emerges, connecting the town to Bar Island.
Explore the town, Bar Island during low tide, and the rich foliage, stunning vistas, and scenic lookouts of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine with this self-guided driving tour. Book now with GetYourGuide
