Taste Of Maine (Part 1) Bar Harbor, ME

Maine was our “Big Rock,” as Mitch affectionately refers to those places #1 to visit on our journey. We arrived on the “Off Shoulder Season.”  Translation – before Memorial Day and the summer crowds arrive. We spent two weeks in Bar Harbor, Maine, and crammed as much as we could in that period. There will be multiple videos to share our experiences.

Mt. Dessert Narrows Campground was our home for those two weeks. It had a beautiful water view and was a short distance from Acadia National Park and the town of Bar Harbor. It was interesting to see the drastic difference between high and low tides. The birch trees were refreshing as I hadn’t seen them since leaving New York. 

The quaint town of Bar Harbor met our expectations. The sea town is brimming with restaurants, shops, and gorgeous views of the harbor. It fascinates me to see the buildings still standing since the 1700s. On the day we visited the town, the skies were clear, and the cruise ships had not yet arrived. We could enjoy a leisurely day shopping without the crowds and relax with a glass of wine (OK – plastic cup) and just people watch. There were a few good weather days when we were there and grateful today was one of them.

Mitch had his first lobster roll at the Chart Room. The restaurant was on the waterfront, the atmosphere delightful, and the company was excellent. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the day.

Our visit to the local farmers market Sunday morning was intriguing as Martha Stewart was strolling and visiting many of the booths. There are many beautiful and over-the-top summer “cottages” as many of the prominent families such as the Morgans, Fords, Astors, and more spent their summers in Bar Harbor.

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