Agamont Park — Attraction in Bar Harbor

Even though it was mid-march there had been an extremely hard freeze so there was actually quite a bit of ice right near the shore in the harbor which is kind of cool. The water itself is amazingly Crystal clear usually what I would expect to see in the Caribbean. I think the main reason for that was simply that the nutrients that you usually find in the North Atlantic I think are have to have a little bit of warmth in the water and obviously this is still mid Winter cold water but the clarity was amazing. You could easily see 50 to 60 ft down. There's one could imagine at that time of year it was pretty much very very quiet there were only two eateries basically...

if you are in the bar harbor area, you will cross this park multiple times, across the Geddy's. it is an urban park in bar harbor. green space offers stunning views of the ocean and nearby islands, with a full 180 degrees of natural beauty on show from the northwest right around to the southeast. It’s probably the best view in Bar Harbor.

it is a popular viewing point for tourists.

locals say- it is a popular viewpoint to watch the Fourth of July fireworks each year. This is such a peaceful spot to look out at the ships anchored in Frenchman Bay as well as the many islands near Bar Harbor. Grab a space on the lawn to relax or have a picnic and...

This park is as close to a Georges Seurat painting as I'll ever see. The greens and blues are so vibrant in the late afternoon sun. The people are so casual and unassuming, acting as if they're completely unaware of the beauty in their midst.

I highly recommend that anyone who walks by or through this park take some time to sit on a bench, or throw a coin in the fountain and take it all in. The park, the people, and the ships are seared in my memory and captured in my pictures. It's a...