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Bar Harbor Maine Our Favorite East Coast Vacation Destination

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
 Bar Harbor is Mount Desert Island’s largest vacation destination and home to Acadia National Park it is rich in history as well as rich in gorgeous views. Bar Harbor was a premier summer resort in the 19th century and home to some of America’s most powerful families—the Rockefellers, Ford, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor and Morgan families. Thousands of people visit Bar Harbor annually and we spend a week there every August. Acadia National Park is just breathtaking and is home to 1,532-foot Cadillac Mountain whose summit is the first place in the United States where the sunrise can be seen.

 

The sunsets on Cadillac are to die for as well...the views of Frenchman's Bay as the sun is setting is something to marvel at. This is an annual event for us...a not to miss adventure while we're in Bar Harbor, a drive up Cadillac Mountain...cameras in hand, and maybe a bottle of wine, cheese, crackers and folding chairs...a very romantic evening!

 

Acadia’s stunning mountains, lakes, and sea cliffs can be viewed from a number of vantage points all over the park. You can either drive on the auto loop road or bike and walk on the carriage roads which are closed to car traffic. Be sure to enjoy a pop over and some chowder at Jordan Pond House restaurant another favorite of ours.

Bar Harbor is definitely a special place to visit....we've put together a little virtual tour using some of our favorite photos ...we had so many we added extras...we sure hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

 

Visit my other tour of Boothbay Harbor, Maine


 

Jay and Monika

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Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Popham outside of Bath is where we used to vacation every year!  We loved it and miss it but the drive is about 7 hours for us.  These shows bring it all back for us.  We were at Thunder Hole and we have pictures somewhere.  If I ever find them, I'll send some along.  Great place to live - how is selling Real Estate there.  Maybe we'll come live by you!  Thanks for sharing these pictures with us. It brought back some very fond memories.

 

Bob & Lisa

Feb 06, 2007 08:58 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Hi Bob and Lisa, We have been to Popham Beach and it was beautiful. I'd drive 7 hours but it would be for about 5-7 days. 5 days is a long weekend. Leave late Thursday and come home Tuesday. We sell real estate in NH not Maine. I'm glad it brought back fond memories.

Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 06, 2007 11:33 AM
Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers
Noted Curmudgeons - Saint Paul, MN

Now there's a place to visit! Nicely done.

Jay 

Feb 08, 2007 11:26 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Thanks Jay it is truly beautiful up there. The coast of Maine is breathtaking with all it's little harbors and protective coves. 

We are all blessed to live in this great Country. 

Feb 08, 2007 11:34 AM
Nick M.
Certified Residential Appraiser- West Palm Beach Real Estate - West Palm Beach, FL
Realtor-Appraiser in West Palm-South Florida Real Estate Appraiser
Jay & Monika.. great view from Acadia!! wow-ser!  congrats on the tours.. they look great!..  are we celebrating yet?
Feb 08, 2007 05:18 PM
Karen Hurst
RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Waterfront!

Jay and Monika,

My husband and I "fell in love" at Bar Harbor a long time ago. We never had the chance to go back but definitely remember it as one of our favorite places. (It was very cold though:) But the air was noticeably clean and the views were breathtaking.   I for one will never forget Bar Harbor!

Feb 09, 2007 10:16 PM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Nick thanks for stopping  by and yes we celebrated (hiccup) but we behaved ourselves. (hiccup) Thanks for the compliment.

Karen How sweet you fell in love. It's a great place to fall in love. Did you get a chance to go to the top of Cadillac Mtn. It is tough to forget Bar Harbor onc you've been there. You must go back. I know it's a long drive but well worth it for you. Maybe we'll see you up there. We will be there 1st week in August.

 

Feb 09, 2007 10:56 PM
Monika McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH
Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Karen,

Try and come up while we're there in August...it would be a blast.  We're actually leaving the last week of July and going to New Brunswick and then down to Bar Harbor for the 1st week in August.  There is so much to do in Bar Harbor and Acadia National park.  

Feb 09, 2007 11:20 PM
Karen Hurst
RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Waterfront!

Jay and Monika

August 1st hmmmm. I need to check with my son about when they are visiting. I also would like to go to New Brunswick since my great grandparents came from Saint John. I was just mentioning this to hubby yesterday....And no I did not get to Cadillac Mt....We actually did not go out much that weekend:)

Feb 10, 2007 01:34 AM
Linda Davis
RE/MAX Home Team - Gales Ferry, CT
My husband spent a summer in Bar Harber when he was in the Navy.  He said it was LOVELY!   But I didn't recognize the place when he called it Bah Habah! 
Feb 22, 2007 10:49 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Hi Linda, us New England ah's  sure du no how ta speek don't ya now.

Thanks for stopping by. Jay 

Feb 22, 2007 11:58 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker
Hi Doug, we love it up there and we will be there July 29th until August 6th. If it weren't such a long drive we'd be there a lot more than just one week.
Mar 14, 2007 01:17 AM
Nima Rezvan CT Lender CT Senior Mortgage Broker
Nima Rezvan Prosper First Funding Corporation NMLS#110681 - Fairfield, CT
First Time Home Buyer Expert - CT FHA Loans - FHA
Jay, I think we spoke about this before but I love Bar Harbor Maine!  Best seafood!  Best lobsters, best lobster rolls and the best clam chowder, Mmmmm.. I am getting hungry just typing about it.  Just wanted to say hello and agree that it is my top 10 spots in the United States as well.
Apr 04, 2007 09:35 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Hi Nima, thanks for stopping by and yes it is one of our favorite places too. Hope all is well with you.

Thanks Jay 

Apr 04, 2007 10:56 AM
Anonymous
Jenny

So wonderful to read about your experiences!  I have a blog with great things to do in Bar Harbor: http://blog.reserve123.com/2008/10/your-maine-destination/

Nov 06, 2008 02:23 AM
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Monika McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH
Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

We love visiting Maine. I'll check out your blog! Thanks for stopping by.

Nov 06, 2008 02:35 AM
Erica Brooks
The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty - Bar Harbor, ME

A gorgeous spot for sure!  I am very fortunate to be a Realtor based out of Bar Harbor, Maine.  I swear, just driving onto MDI you can feel the tension and stress melt away.  If that doesn't do it, than a rigorous hike up Dorr/Acadia/Kebo mountains will relieve the stress.  Although, your area in NH is pretty darn nice too!

Oct 05, 2009 03:21 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Thanks Erica, we sure do love the Maine coast. We may be heading that way this coming weekend. Maybe Boothbay Harbor region.

Oct 05, 2009 11:52 AM
Joetta Fort
The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO
Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

Heading that way soon - can't wait!

Jul 19, 2010 11:26 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

We will be ther the first week of August.

Jul 19, 2010 11:48 AM