There's still time to plan a last-minute fall getaway to Bar Harbor

09-11-2014

(BAR HARBOR, Maine) - As the air turns cooler and the leaves on the trees begin to change their hue, it's the perfect time for a fall getaway to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. There is no other place on the East Coast of the United States that can claim the awe-inspiring views from atop Cadillac Mountain or from a nature cruise along the rocky coastline.

 

Autumn views from Acadia National Park.  Please credit National Park Service Greta Rybus.

If you're thinking of that last-minute escape this fall, here are some of our top picks for viewing the fall colors:

• The Carriage Roads ofAcadia National Park: Explore the 51 miles of gravel pathways and granite bridges created by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. for horse-drawn carriages. Always closed to motorized vehicles, the carriage trails are enjoyed by walkers, hikers and bicyclists during the fall. 
   
• If you prefer the view from your car, the Park Loop Road is a 27-mile scenic ride along the eastern portion of Mt. Desert Island offering access to most of the well-known park sites.

• Marvel at the magnificent colors from a vantage point on the water, consider sailing on a historic schooner, taking a lobster boat cruise to see how Maine's iconic crustaceans are harvested, search for whales off the coast on a whale watching cruise, or look for seals, puffins, birds and other wildlife that hug the coastline. Or rent a kayak and paddle through your own adventure.
   
• And how about the air as your vantage point? Air tours our offered in biplanes and gliders.
   
• A stroll down tree-lined Mt. Desert Street in downtown Bar Harbor is a special treat during the fall...and don't miss the Tiffany stained-glass windows of St. Saviour's Church.

Several local inns, hotels and B&Bs offer fall packages and specials. And don't forget, along with it being harvest time, the fresh, local seafood is bountiful this time of year.

 

For more information on things to see and do and places to stay, visit the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website at www.barharborinfo.com.

 

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