Compass Harbor
Located less than a mile south of downtown Bar Harbor, heading towards the Sieur de Monts Entrance to the Park Loop Road, George’s B. Dorr’s Old Farm property is protected as a small isolated section of Acadia National Park.
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For Children & Families
Head for the beach and brave the exhilarating 50 degree Atlantic Ocean; learn about intertidal life at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory; attend a concert or show in the Village Green. Whatever your vacation plans, families on Mount Desert Island are sure to find activities that please everyone!
Ship Harbor & Wonderland Trails
These two very popular Acadia National Park hiking trails are found about a mile apart on the southwest shore of Mount Desert Island.
Thorndike Library
Today, Thorndike Library serves College of the Atlantic and the broader community by providing access to information resources, the COA archives, and audio-visual services.
Shore Path
This pedestrian path along the edge of Frenchman Bay, maintained by the Village Improvement Association of Bar Harbor, begins at the town pier and extends nearly a mile.
Jesup Memorial Library
The Jesup Memorial Library serves as the public library for the town of Bar Harbor – a community resource and gathering place.
Somesville Library Association
Located on beautiful Mount Desert Island, the Somesville Library Association is a small but active library with an up to date collection and events.
Northeast Harbor Library
The Northeast Harbor Library currently serves as both the public library for the Town of Mount Desert and the school library for Mount Desert Elementary School.
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Southwest Harbor Public Library inspires and supports the enjoyment of life-long learning, the love of literacy, and the exploration of new ideas, welcoming everyone through its doors.
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
The Great Harbor Maritime Museum, in downtown Northeast Harbor, features changing exhibits. Past exhibits have included steamship transportation on Mt. Desert Island and model boat exhibitions.
Paint Your Own Maine Memory
Paint Your Own Maine Memory offers step-by-step art lessons in plein air watercolor, nature drawing, landscapes, and seascapes. Each lesson is geared to the individual – beginners are welcome and anyone can learn!
Seal Harbor Library
In addition to spectacular views over the harbor, the Seal Harbor Library reading room provides a quiet oasis, comfortable chairs, and a fine choice of reading material.