Bar Harbor Sights

  1. Abbe Museum

    Across from the village green, the Abbe Museum contains a fascinating collection of cultural artifacts related to Maine's Native American heritage. More than 50,000 objects are in the collection with pottery, tools, combs and fishing implements that span the last 2000 years. Contemporary pieces include finely wrought woodcarvings, birch-bark containers and baskets.

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  2. Abbe Museum Branch

    A smaller branch of the museum in a lush park-like setting at Sieur de Monts Spring, 2.5 miles south of Bar Harbor.

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  3. Argosy Gallery

    This colorful gallery displays the landscapes and still lifes of more than 36 artists, many of whom are native to the area.

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  4. Bar Harbor Brewing Company

    The tiny award-winning Bar Harbor Brewing Company is one of North America's smallest, producing just 260 barrels a year. Rich-roasted ales and dark creamy stouts are brewed, bottled and delivered by a husband-and-wife team. Free tours and tastings take place during the summer (currently ; - Tuesday to Friday). For the kids, the brewery makes root beer and 100% natural blueberry soda. It's located along ME 3, about 3 miles south of town.

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  5. Island Artisans

    One of Bar Harbor's biggest galleries, this place features the works of over 100 Maine artisans, with works in paper, glass, jewelry, metalwork and ceramics.

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