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Acadia đŸ« Bar Harbor | Food & Shopping Special

In my last post, I summed up the 5-day, 4-night road trip experience (pure sightseeing version) for us NYC workers visiting Acadia National Park. Today, let’s talk about the delicious food and fun shopping in the charming town of Bar Harbor! A Little Regret (But a Reason to Return!) The only regret from this trip was not staying in Bar Harbor itself 😔. Since we stayed far away, no one could drag themselves out of bed early enough to catch the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain (plus, sunrise tickets are so hard to get during peak season!). If we’d booked a town hotel with an ocean view, we could’ve woken up right to the sunrise and sipped blueberry beer on the balcony while watching the sunset 🌅. But hey, a little regret on a trip is just a perfect excuse to come back someday—so I’ve made peace with it! Bar Harbor: Evening Vibes & Waterfront Views Bar Harbor’s downtown stays open longer than I expected—most shops close around 9 PM, though a few cozy spots shut up shop by 5 PM. We never stayed on the mountain after dark (it just didn’t feel safe), so for all 3 days in Acadia, we headed to the town every night to eat and wander đŸš¶. The Bar Harbor waterfront is supposed to have amazing ocean sunsets on clear days
 but unfortunately, we had nothing but cloudy skies the whole time ☁. No sunset views for us, but the quiet, misty waterfront still had its own calm charm! Food in Bar Harbor: No Bad Meals, Just Full Bellies We didn’t have a single bad meal in Bar Harbor—maybe it’s because we were exhausted from hiking, or maybe the food’s just that good! Either way, every bite felt satisfying. And compared to NYC’s prices? It was so kind to our wallets 💰. P.S. There are tons of wild blueberries on the mountain—we picked a few to try, and they were delicious! No wonder Maine blueberries are famous đŸ«. Shopping in Bar Harbor: Cute Finds & “Trash” Treasures The shops in Bar Harbor have great taste! I picked up stickers, postcards, playing cards, and a graphic tee (I totally showed it off to my coworkers at the office—they loved it! 😂). I even grabbed some free “trash” (like old flyers or small brochures) to use in my junk journal later—little souvenirs that cost nothing but feel special. Bonus: Acadia Is Super Dog-Friendly! On a side note—Acadia is such a dog-friendly park! We got to pet so many cute pups during our trip đŸ¶. It made every hike and town stroll even happier—total mood booster! Our Top Food & Drink Recommendations in Bar Harbor 🍮 🩞 Side Street: Must-tries are the Ahi Tuna Wrap, Fish Tacos, Lobster Stew, and Lobster Roll. The lobster meat is fresh and juicy—classic Maine seafood at its best! 🍕 Rosalie's: Their Pepperoni Pizza is cheesy, crispy, and perfect for sharing after a long day of hiking. đŸ„Ż Choco-Late: Grab Birria Beef Tacos (rich and flavorful!) and an iced latte—great for a quick lunch or snack. đŸ« Soda: Maine Root > Old Soaker (Old Soaker is way too sweet!). Maine Root has a nice, crisp taste—try the blueberry flavor if you see it! đŸș Drinks & Dessert: Blueberry beer from local brewery Atlantic Brewing Co. is a must-try (fruity and light!). And don’t skip MDI ICE CREAM’s blueberry ice cream—creamy, sweet, and packed with blueberry flavor. 🎁 Best Souvenir Spot: Head to Hannaford, a local chain supermarket. Grab blueberry soda, blueberry beer, or blueberry jam as gifts—unbeatable value and totally representative of Maine! #AcadiaFood #BarHarbor #MaineLobster #BlueberrySoda #BlueberryBeer #NYCRoadTrip

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Acadia đŸ« Bar Harbor | Food & Shopping Special

In my last post, I summed up the 5-day, 4-night road trip experience (pure sightseeing version) for us NYC workers visiting Acadia National Park. Today, let’s talk about the delicious food and fun shopping in the charming town of Bar Harbor! A Little Regret (But a Reason to Return!) The only regret from this trip was not staying in Bar Harbor itself 😔. Since we stayed far away, no one could drag themselves out of bed early enough to catch the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain (plus, sunrise tickets are so hard to get during peak season!). If we’d booked a town hotel with an ocean view, we could’ve woken up right to the sunrise and sipped blueberry beer on the balcony while watching the sunset 🌅. But hey, a little regret on a trip is just a perfect excuse to come back someday—so I’ve made peace with it! Bar Harbor: Evening Vibes & Waterfront Views Bar Harbor’s downtown stays open longer than I expected—most shops close around 9 PM, though a few cozy spots shut up shop by 5 PM. We never stayed on the mountain after dark (it just didn’t feel safe), so for all 3 days in Acadia, we headed to the town every night to eat and wander đŸš¶. The Bar Harbor waterfront is supposed to have amazing ocean sunsets on clear days
 but unfortunately, we had nothing but cloudy skies the whole time ☁. No sunset views for us, but the quiet, misty waterfront still had its own calm charm! Food in Bar Harbor: No Bad Meals, Just Full Bellies We didn’t have a single bad meal in Bar Harbor—maybe it’s because we were exhausted from hiking, or maybe the food’s just that good! Either way, every bite felt satisfying. And compared to NYC’s prices? It was so kind to our wallets 💰. P.S. There are tons of wild blueberries on the mountain—we picked a few to try, and they were delicious! No wonder Maine blueberries are famous đŸ«. Shopping in Bar Harbor: Cute Finds & “Trash” Treasures The shops in Bar Harbor have great taste! I picked up stickers, postcards, playing cards, and a graphic tee (I totally showed it off to my coworkers at the office—they loved it! 😂). I even grabbed some free “trash” (like old flyers or small brochures) to use in my junk journal later—little souvenirs that cost nothing but feel special. Bonus: Acadia Is Super Dog-Friendly! On a side note—Acadia is such a dog-friendly park! We got to pet so many cute pups during our trip đŸ¶. It made every hike and town stroll even happier—total mood booster! Our Top Food & Drink Recommendations in Bar Harbor 🍮 🩞 Side Street: Must-tries are the Ahi Tuna Wrap, Fish Tacos, Lobster Stew, and Lobster Roll. The lobster meat is fresh and juicy—classic Maine seafood at its best! 🍕 Rosalie's: Their Pepperoni Pizza is cheesy, crispy, and perfect for sharing after a long day of hiking. đŸ„Ż Choco-Late: Grab Birria Beef Tacos (rich and flavorful!) and an iced latte—great for a quick lunch or snack. đŸ« Soda: Maine Root > Old Soaker (Old Soaker is way too sweet!). Maine Root has a nice, crisp taste—try the blueberry flavor if you see it! đŸș Drinks & Dessert: Blueberry beer from local brewery Atlantic Brewing Co. is a must-try (fruity and light!). And don’t skip MDI ICE CREAM’s blueberry ice cream—creamy, sweet, and packed with blueberry flavor. 🎁 Best Souvenir Spot: Head to Hannaford, a local chain supermarket. Grab blueberry soda, blueberry beer, or blueberry jam as gifts—unbeatable value and totally representative of Maine! #AcadiaFood #BarHarbor #MaineLobster #BlueberrySoda #BlueberryBeer #NYCRoadTrip

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