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The Shore Path: Roughly a mile in length spanning from the municipal pier to Wayman Lane, the Shore Path is one of Bar Harbor’s longest standing traditions. Open to the public thanks to the generosity of several private land owners, the Shore Path strolls along past spectacular summer cottages and splendid parks. Observe the unique glacial erratic “Balance Rock,” skip some stones, take an evening stroll with an ice cream cone, or perhaps enjoy a breathtaking sunset (or all of the above)!

Ask me each day for a week to identify my favorite place on Mount Desert Island and you’re likely to get seven different answers.

The Inn on Mount Desert is proud to stock a library of a great many books, which predominantly but not exclusively are in some way inspired by the local area. We feel that some light—or not so light, if that’s your preference—reading is a fantastic way to enhance the degree of relaxation during your time in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine (even if it so happens you aren’t here on vacation!). And, of course, we are more than happy to help you find a book that suits your fancy!

Exciting news: our guestrooms currently feature Maine Island Soap!

Springtime in Bar Harbor is typified by Memorial Day Weekend at the end of May, a bustling couple of days which serve as the traditional ringing in of our warm weather season. Memorial Day is when things really start to pick up here, however early June is still relatively quiet, and very pretty!