Nature lovers should book a campsite in Acadia National Park. Central House and Coach Stop Inn are authentic 1800s bed and breakfasts, and the Bayview is a tiny hotel with coastal views.
Acadia National Park is one of the largest tourist attractions on Mount Desert Island, just 3 miles outside of Bar Harbor. Acadia offers hiking, bicycling, walking and camping; "Six Must Sees in Acadia" gives visitors suggestions of Acadia's highlights.
In summer, visitors can spot humpbacks and right whales on tours offered by Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Bar Harbor is home to Maine's only Whale Museum, and visitors can also tour a lobster hatchery at The Oceanarium.
The Abbe Museum showcases the history of the Wabanaki, Maine's native people. Highlights include stone tools, harpoons and an impressive collection of woven baskets.
Maine is nationally famous for its blueberries and lobster. In July and August, visitors can pick wild blueberries, and tourists can experience an authentic lobster bake at Stewman's Lobster Pound.
Acadia's impressive gardens include an azalea garden and a formal English garden. In neighboring Seal Harbor, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden, featuring lush Maine vegetation and delicate Eastern art and architecture, is a special attraction for tourists.
