VOTED AS ONE OF THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY VACATION DESTINATIONS!

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  • Fido the golden retriever…CHECK!

Don’t forget to pack the pup, Bar Harbor, Maine has recently been ranked as one of the most dog-friendly destinations in the U.S! Many local shops and restaurants encourage pups getting out and about and enjoying their vacation too. It’s almost imPAWsible to explore town without seeing a doggy water station or a friendly pooch living their best life. We know, no summer vacation is complete without the whole family. On top of being a pet-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor, we’ve compiled a list of a few activities for you and your four-legged companion to enjoy during your time on the island.

Pups in the Park: Bark-adia (or Acadia as most know it) welcomes well-mannered pooches as long as they remain leashed and with their owners at all times. Acadia National Park boasts over 100 miles of pet-friendly trails and carriage roads. Your dog can even become an honorary B.A.R.K Ranger with easy steps listed by the National Parks Service.

Top Trails: The following trails in and around Acadia come highly recommended from the local pups themselves!

  • Bar Island Trail - Accessible only during low tide, this ocean walk across the sand bar is definitely something for pups to wag about!

  • Champlain North Ridge Trail - Located on Acadia’s most eastern peak, Champlain Mountain offers pawsitively perfect views.

  • Little Long Pond - Let the dogs take a dip as this trail leads you to a dog-friendly pond perfect for cooling off on a warm summer day

    Always remember to research trails to make sure they are right for you and your dog. Help keep these areas accessible to dog owners and their “Good Boys/Girls” by obeying all leash laws as well as clean-up, and carry in/carry out policies.

    Pet-Friendly Places: After a walk in the park, it’s time to take on the town!
    Fuel up at Coffee Hound, a dog-friendly café that will happily post a picture of your pup with every purchase.
    Then head to Stewman’s Lobster Pound, and enjoy coastal fare and the oceanside deck with your pup.
    After you’ve had a delicious dessert for yourself, let your pooch pick out something scrumptious from Bark Harbor’s fresh Ba(r)kery!