5 days in Maine Itinerary

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): go for a walk through Compass Harbor Trail, then take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, and then take a memorable drive along Park Loop Road. Here are some ideas for day two: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then identify plant and animal life at Shore Path.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor road trip planning site.

Atlanta to Bar Harbor is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Atlanta in August: high temperatures in Bar Harbor hover around 75°F and lows are around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Camden.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Battie, then don't miss a visit to Curtis Island Light, and finally do a tasting at Cellardoor Winery.

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Getting from Bar Harbor to Camden by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August in Camden, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): catch all the local highlights with The Pineapple Ketch, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then cool off at Old Orchard Beach.

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Traveling by car from Camden to Portland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daytime highs in Portland are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.