Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Bar Harbor
40 outdoor adventures for families in Bar Harbor. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Museum in the Streets Marker, Acadia Ebike Adventure, Bar Harbor Farm. 19 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Museum in the Streets Marker
5 starsDiscovering historical photos and stories posted right on the streets of Bar Harbor turns a regular walk into a real treasure hunt.
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
Bar Harbor Farm
5 starsMeeting and feeding farm animals — goats, chickens, pigs, and more — is pure childhood magic, especially for young kids who rarely get to interact wit
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
Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours
5 starsExpert-guided birding in some of Maine's most spectacular coastal habitats — a real adventure for nature-loving kids and teens.
Museum in the Streets Marker
Ages: 6–16
Acadia Ebike Adventure
Ages: 9-17
Bar Harbor Farm
Ages: 1-12
Island Cruises
Ages: 5-17
Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours
Ages: 8–16
Sail Acadia
Ages: 5-17
Atlantic Climbing School
Ages: 8-17
Cadillac Mountain
Ages: All ages
Acadia Stand Up Paddle & E-Bike
Ages: 9-17
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
Ages: 3-17
Indian Point Blagden Preserve
Ages: 6–16
Bar Island Land Bridge
Ages: 6–16
Sand Beach Overlook
Ages: All ages
Great Head
Ages: 6–16
Bubble Rock
Ages: 5-17
Bar Harbor Shore path
Ages: All ages
Park Street Playground
Ages: 0–10
Acadia National Park Tours
Ages: 6–16
Hulls Cove Beach
Ages: all ages
Paddling Beaches Private Kayak Tours
Ages: 6-17
Oldfarm
Ages: 2–12
Agamont Fountain
Ages: 0–6
Acadian Boat Tours
Ages: 3–16
Triple Chick Farm
Ages: 1-10
Coastal Kayaking Tours Inc
Ages: 6-17
Balance Rock
Ages: All ages
Salt Cottages
Ages: 6–16
Sea Princess Cruises
Ages: 5-17
Stone Barn Farm
Ages: 0–10
Bar Island
Ages: 6–16
Hadley Point Beach
Ages: all ages
Carroll Homestead
Ages: 6–12
Blue Horizons Preserve
Ages: 6-17
Village Green
Ages: All ages
Wild Gardens of Acadia
Ages: 0–12
Terramor Outdoor Resort
Ages: 6-16
Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines LLC
Ages: 5-17
Acadia Outfitters
Ages: 6-17
Mt Desert Land & Garden Preserve
Ages: all ages
Big Jake's Go Karts
Ages: 5-17
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Bar Harbor?
- 40 outdoor family activities in Bar Harbor. Highest rated: Museum in the Streets Marker, Acadia Ebike Adventure, Bar Harbor Farm, Island Cruises, Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Bar Harbor?
- 19 outdoor activities in Bar Harbor are free, including Museum in the Streets Marker, Indian Point Blagden Preserve, Bar Island Land Bridge.
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