7 days in Bangor & Bar Harbor Itinerary

Bangor is a city along the Penobscot River in the U.S. state of Maine. Venture out of the city with trips to Cellardoor Winery (in Lincolnville), Farnsworth Art Museum (in Rockland) and Portland (Victoria Mansion, Beer Tastings & Tours, &more). There's much more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Mount Hope Garden Cemetery, try to win big at Hollywood Casino, and appreciate the history behind Paul Bunyan Statue.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bangor itinerary planner.

Atlanta to Bangor is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Atlanta in April: high temperatures in Bangor hover around 52°F and lows are around 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Bar Harbor is known for wildlife, adventure, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: trek along Ocean Path, explore the activities along Frenchman Bay, enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Shore Path.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Bar Harbor trip tool.

Traveling by car from Bangor to Bar Harbor takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Bar Harbor are 49°F, while nighttime lows are 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.