Just Forget It Guidebook
Food scene
We love having high tea at Jordan Pond House in Acadia! Great for the whole family and a super unique experience. Be sure to book in advance.
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdWe love having high tea at Jordan Pond House in Acadia! Great for the whole family and a super unique experience. Be sure to book in advance.
Josie's Country Store & Cafe
126 Surry RdAwesome brunch and lunch spot in town
The general store is a cute little local favorite for lunch, a breakfast sandwich, candy, and even liquor/beer!
9 locals recommend
Otis General Store
171 Otis RdThe general store is a cute little local favorite for lunch, a breakfast sandwich, candy, and even liquor/beer!
Riverside Cafe
151 W Main StFavorite local spot for weekend brunch
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick StOne of our favorite spots to grab a bite in Bar Harbor.
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StFavorite local pub hang out
Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
51 Rodick StHealth conscious eats and snacks in Bar Harbor
Cool Spots
This is our favorite shop in Bar Harbor for cute souvenirs and local Maine stuff. Its also not too expensive. You will notice a lot of the stores sell the same things, but its cheapest here!
8 locals recommend
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
56 Main StThis is our favorite shop in Bar Harbor for cute souvenirs and local Maine stuff. Its also not too expensive. You will notice a lot of the stores sell the same things, but its cheapest here!
If you are into rock climbing, come here and top rope down the cliffs to the water. You might even see an otter or two.
14 locals recommend
Otter Cliff
If you are into rock climbing, come here and top rope down the cliffs to the water. You might even see an otter or two.
Sightseeing and Hiking
Beautiful views in Acadia National Park - requires a reservation nowadays though so plan ahead.
93 locals recommend
Sand Beach
Beautiful views in Acadia National Park - requires a reservation nowadays though so plan ahead.
Beautiful classic hike in Acadia. We recommend it for a Sunrise hike - Wake up early and plan ahead! The Cadillac North Ridge trail ascent isn’t too bad (bring a headlamp) - It can take from 1-2 hrs, depending on your hiking shape, 1 hr for experienced/advanced hikers, and 1.5 for less experienced - there is some incline! Plan to arrive at the summit 30-45 min BEFORE the scheduled sunrise, so you have time to pick a cozy viewing spot and to see all the beautiful color changes that take place before the actual sun pops! Take GORGE PATH down, it is LOVELY and follows a stream with waterfalls!
128 locals recommend
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdBeautiful classic hike in Acadia. We recommend it for a Sunrise hike - Wake up early and plan ahead! The Cadillac North Ridge trail ascent isn’t too bad (bring a headlamp) - It can take from 1-2 hrs, depending on your hiking shape, 1 hr for experienced/advanced hikers, and 1.5 for less experienced - there is some incline! Plan to arrive at the summit 30-45 min BEFORE the scheduled sunrise, so you have time to pick a cozy viewing spot and to see all the beautiful color changes that take place before the actual sun pops! Take GORGE PATH down, it is LOVELY and follows a stream with waterfalls!
Quick 2 mile jaunt if you’re looking for views but in a time crunch! You can see Jaxson Labs, Bar Island, and most of the Porcupine Islands from here!
6 locals recommend
Champlain Mountain
Quick 2 mile jaunt if you’re looking for views but in a time crunch! You can see Jaxson Labs, Bar Island, and most of the Porcupine Islands from here!
This is my favorite place to bring people who’ve never done Acadia, or who have varied hiking experience. Around Jordan pond is a FLAT/easy path that is very picturesque. If you have more stamina in you, you can add on one, two, three + peaks from this little looping path! The Bubbles (steep, but very quick ascent) are popular for photos and are at the far end of Jordan Pond. Penobscot and Sargent Mountain are longer add-on peaks, with lovely open summits for epic views. Pemetic is on the other side for another big add on!
6 locals recommend
Jordan Pond Path
Jordan Pond PathThis is my favorite place to bring people who’ve never done Acadia, or who have varied hiking experience. Around Jordan pond is a FLAT/easy path that is very picturesque. If you have more stamina in you, you can add on one, two, three + peaks from this little looping path! The Bubbles (steep, but very quick ascent) are popular for photos and are at the far end of Jordan Pond. Penobscot and Sargent Mountain are longer add-on peaks, with lovely open summits for epic views. Pemetic is on the other side for another big add on!