(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 06, 2011 ) BAR HARBOR, Maine- The quaint town of Bar Harbor located on MaineÂ’s Mount Desert Island, has long played vacation destination for prominent American families from the Rockefellers to the Obamas. This classic New England island showcases MaineÂ’s natural beauty and offers visitors many ways of exploring. Couples can sail away on a romantic evening or multi-day voyage around FrenchmanÂ’s Bay while families search for whales and harbor seals aboard discovery vessels. As the gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor provides easy access to over 120 miles of hiking trails, trails, the historic Carriage Roads, and towering Cadillac Mountain. Outfitters in Bar Harbor offer visitors a variety of ways to enjoy the parkÂ’s wonders, through kayaking around the coastline, riding aboard an old-fashioned horse drawn carriage, or flying high above on a bi-plane or glider. On clear evenings the night sky displays thousands of stars and the Milky Way, sights often missing from other New England towns.
Whether visitors are looking to be pampered at an elegant B&B or for the tranquility of a private woodland cabin, there are a plethora of accommodations options. For meals, everything from traditional lobster bakes to Latin fusion can be found here. Getting here is easy with flights from major New England airports available. Bar Harbor is a piece of American vacation history. Visit in 2011 and gaze at the same stars as Samuel Champlain or search for the proposal spot of former President BushÂ’s daughter.
