The town of Bar Harbor, Maine is bordered by Acadia National Park on three sides and by Frenchman Bay on the fourth. By strict definition, there really isn't a harbor - but there are several piers. The water is chilly and clear, and full of lobster traps and a couple of dozen lobster boats. The town offers a wide variety of accommodations and restaurants, but no fast food. Most establishments close in the winter, and many don't re-open until mid-June. Just four streets comprise the downtown area. 
The shore path begins at the town pier and follows the water for about one-half mile. It offers great views of the porcupine islands and Frenchman Bay, and makes for a great walk after dinner.

Route 66 is one of several unique restaurants and is housed in an old Church. Pictured below, Geddy's offers another fun dining experience, while Testa's, which is shown above, offers something for just about everyone, including breakfast.

This is the town pier as viewed from the park next to the Bar Harbor Inn. In the background are lobster boats at anchor and Bar Island, to which you can walk when the tide is out.

 

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Schooner at sunset from the town pier. Looking up Main Street past Geddy's to Testa's. The shore path in fog. The patio restaurant at the Bar Harbor Inn. The ticket booth on the pier in front of the Bar Harbor Inn. Lobster boats at anchor off the town pier. The intersection of Cottage and Main streets. Lobster boats in the fog. The Bar Harbor Inn.
Balance rock as seen from the shore path. Testa's restaurant and main street. A classic shot of the Bar Harbor Inn. The pier on a foggy night. Sailing on Frenchman Bay. Tour boats at their pier. The Bluenose Inn.

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