Activities for Big Kids in Bar Harbor
21 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Bar Harbor. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Island Cruises, Sail Acadia, Acadia Ebike Adventure. 5 are free. 5 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

Island Cruises
5 starsCruising to the outer islands of Frenchman Bay gives kids the thrill of genuine exploration — remote lighthouses, seabird colonies, and wild shores th

Sail Acadia
5 starsSailing on a traditional wooden schooner with Acadia's mountains as a backdrop gives kids an old-fashioned, romantic adventure that feels completely d

Acadia Ebike Adventure
5 starsE-bikes make Acadia's legendary carriage roads totally doable for kids — the electric assist means less struggle on hills and more time to enjoy the j

Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures
5 starsPaddling past seal colonies, bald eagles, and Acadia's granite coastline from water level — a perspective you can't get any other way

Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
4.9 starsWatching real lobstermen haul traps, hold live lobsters, and learn how Maine's famous lobster industry works is endlessly fascinating for kids — and t

Island Cruises
Ages: 5-17

Sail Acadia
Ages: 5-17

Acadia Ebike Adventure
Ages: 9-17

Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures
Ages: 7–18

Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
Ages: 3-17

Cadillac Mountain
Ages: All ages

Oli's Trolley Inc
Ages: All ages
FreeBar Island Land Bridge
Ages: 6–16
FreeBubble Rock
Ages: 5-17
FreeBar Harbor Shore path
Ages: All ages

Acadian Boat Tours
Ages: 3–16

Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
Ages: All ages

Tidal Falls Preserve
Ages: 2–18

Sea Princess Cruises
Ages: 5-17

Harbor Table
Ages: All ages
FreeVillage Green
Ages: All ages
$$Reel Pizza Cinerama
Ages: 3 and up

Thunder Hole
Ages: 5–18
FreeWild Gardens of Acadia
Ages: 0–12

Peekytoe Provisions
Ages: All ages
$$Jeannie's Great Maine Breakfast
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Bar Harbor?
- Bar Harbor has 21 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Island Cruises, Sail Acadia, Acadia Ebike Adventure, Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures, Lulu Lobster Boat Ride.
- Are there free big kids activities in Bar Harbor?
- Yes — 5 of the 21 big kids-friendly activities in Bar Harbor are completely free, including Bar Island Land Bridge, Bubble Rock, Bar Harbor Shore path.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Bar Harbor?
- 5 indoor or rainy-day activities in Bar Harbor are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor, Harbor Table, Reel Pizza Cinerama.
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