Come and pause among the lupines of spring, enjoy the dog days of summer, relax among the russet tones of fall, or revel in the quiet snow blanket of winter. For those in search of a place to recharge their batteries, Acadia is a balm for the eyes and spirit. I ndeed, Bar Harbor is a town for all seasons for both active and contemplative pursuits. Each phase of the year offers something unique for visitors. At times it is as if Bar Harbor is four different towns, each reveling in the particular charms of the changing seasons.
Spring is a time of reemergence, a time of growth and return.
While the dazzling fireglow of fall trees is the color display normally associated with New England, spring is a secret time of bold primary shades. Being on an island, Bar Harbor is blessed with a benign summer climate making it the perfect escape from urban humidity. The temperature averages out to around eighty degrees and the ocean provides a cooling breeze to take the sweat out of more active pursuits. The leaves begin their magnificent transformation in mid to late September and peaks in early October. Leaf peeping has become a steadfast tradition and there are few places in New England that can offer a juxtaposition of fall color and ocean scenery as stunning as that of Bar Harbor and Acadia.