Shore Excursion Details

Discover The Elegance Of Bar Harbor By Foot

Bar Harbor, Maine

Discover The Elegance Of Bar Harbor By Foot

DETAILS

  • 3
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

This Walking tour lets you see how Bar Harbor has changed over time by visiting key landmarks that tell the story. Beginning with the intriguing exhibits at Abbe Museum, you will gain an understanding of the indigenous Wabanaki people. The Indigenous people were the fabulously rich who built Gilded Age mansions in the late 1880s and how the Fire of 1947 – which burned for nearly a month, often out of control – instigated the rebuilding of the city that stands today. To add texture to the story, you will also see some of the historical buildings that reflect different architectural trends, including the Art Deco-designed Criterion Theatre, the Victorian-style Shore Path Cottage and St. Saviour’s, a 19th-century American Shingle-style church that boasts the largest number of Tiffany stained-glass windows in Maine. Urban oases such as the Village Green and seaside Agamont Park have also been prominent elements in Bar Harbor’s layout, which pays homage to the past while embracing the future.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit landmarks that show how Bar Harbor has evolved over the centuries.
• Delve into Bar Harbor’s fascinating past by browsing Abbe Museum.
• Recognize how the architectural trends have changed since the opulent Gilded Age.
• See greenspaces that have played important roles in Bar Harbor’s history.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• This is a walking tour and we recommend to Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes a moderate amount of walking and is 100% walking tour. Tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Tour sensitive to weather conditions. Venues and menus may vary due to operational reasons. Kindly note that some venues on the tour may not be private, and other groups could be present during our visit. An uneven and incline path must be expected when walking in some areas. Tour sequence may vary due to operational reasons.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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