Bar Harbor Historical Society
33 ledgelawn ave, phone: +1 207 288-3807 or +1 207 288-0000, (http://www.barharborhisto...). open m-sa 1-4pm, june-october, open by appointment in the winter. closed sundays and holidays. free admission.
Abbe Museum
26 mount desert st, +1 207 288-3519, (http://www.abbemuseum.org). open to school groups and programs by appointment in the winter, shop and galleries open for the public may 25.
Village Green
Right in the heart of town, the well-groomed park is a great place to take a break from walking, shopping, etc. toss a frisbee, enjoy your ice cream, read a book, or just take a nap. the gazebo hosts the town band every monday and thursday night.
Asticou Azalea Gardens
It provides visitors with a stunning backdrop of trees and flowering plants that reflect its designerâs love of Japanese gardens and local plant life. Though only open part of the year, it is a peaceful and tranquil place where local wildlife add to the ambiance that make this garden a must see local on the Maine coastline.