Acadia National Park Bus Tours
Take in all that Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island have to offer with a scenic, narrated tour with Acadia National Park Tours.
Things-To-Do
At the Acadia Inn
Bocce Ball
After a day of playing in Acadia National Park or sightseeing out on the water, kick back and relax in our backyard with a family game of Bocce Ball. Our backyard area offers something for everyone in your family. Catch up on some reading in an Adirondack chair, hang from the monkey bars on our children’s playscape, play a round of lawn Jenga or take a dip in our outdoor heated pool.
Dining at the Bistro
Bistro on Eden is located at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, just across the street! Experience casual fine dining and a full bar in a relaxed atmosphere with local and international cuisine. Enjoy the views of Frenchman Bay near one of our floor-to-ceiling windows or take in the fresh salt air on our deck or patio. Check with the front desk about any current promotions or specials.
Explore Acadia
Explore Acadia National Park with a Waterproof Acadia Trail Map and a 7-day National Park Pass. Access over 47,000 acres of picturesque coastline, rugged mountains, peaceful lakes and vehicle-free carriage roads.
Harbor Nature Cruise
If you’d prefer to take a ride on a sightseeing boat, walk across the street and hop aboard the Acadian! Enjoy a two-hour nature cruise featuring lighthouses, wildlife, glimpses of Maine’s vast network of islands and rocky shores.
Historic Schooner Tour
Experience Maine’s beautiful coast aboard the Margaret Todd, Maine’s only four-masted schooner. You’ll get to take a two-hour harbor cruise of Frenchman Bay and enjoy the beautiful sights of Downeast Maine.
Island Explorer
Due covid-19 restrictions the 2021 Island Explorer will run with limited capacity and modified routes. Please visit ExporeAcadia.com for more information.
Hop on the Island Explorer shuttle bus, departing within 500 feet of the Acadia Inn driveway, late June through mid October. The Island Explorer is a complimentary shuttle that brings guests to center of downtown Bar Harbor, hang out it town and grab an ice cream or jump on another shuttle to explore Acadia National Park. Shuttle schedules and routes can be found at ExporeAcadia.com
Kid’s Package
Choose a theme and get a black bear, moose or seal stuffed animal with a corresponding children’s book! Your fluffy friend and bedtime story will be placed in your room while you are out enjoying the park! Sit down, relax and enjoy story time with your children after a long day of adventuring. $30 per package. To book contact guest services at 800.638.3636 or reservations@acadiainn.com.
Kids Kampout
Book our Kids Kampout Package and turn bed time into an adventure! This package includes a small tent, lantern, and padded mat for your child–plus they can take home their very own vacation critter! This fun family activity in Bar Harbor can be enjoyed without venturing outside of your room.
Movies in the Backyard
Join us for a family-friendly movie under the stars! Available seasonally, several times a week we offer movies on the lawn in our private backyard space. Guests are invited to view a movie on the big screen, and we provide chairs and blankets to keep your family warm and cozy!