Best Arts and Culture Places in Acadia National Park

"A Little Mad celebrates dreams realized with Whimsical Home Accents, Unique Gifts, One of a Kind Jewelry, Original Art, bulk CANDY and more!. SHHH, we’re a SECRET!. Come find us in the Bayside Landing Courtyard."

"If you love handmade and eclectic, then A Little Mad is the shop for you!. While this charmer isn’t on Main Street, it is one of my absolute favorites. This shop is filled with handmade whimsical items."

"Paintings, drawings and graphics by Maine artist Russell D'Alessio. Brightly animated, whimsical stories told through the art with an eclectic mix of materials and genres that reflect the human spirit. Visit his website or stop by the gallery today!"

"Specialty Museums4 Herrick Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679MoreLess Info. The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center and museum that covers the work of nature carver Wendell Gilley. The center teaches bird carving, shows art exhibits, and conducts education programs about art and nature."

"This gallery museum is a major showcase for the bird carvings of one of the 3 world renown pioneers of the art form - Wendell Gilley. Located in Southwest Harbor, Maine."

"Christopher creates art to increase people’s awareness of wildlife and to reveal to them nature’s inherent beauty. His desire is to express the reverence he feels when he observes animals in their natural habitat. Christopher is especially recognized for his bird sculptures."

"Located in the heart of Northeast Harbor, ME, Artemis Gallery is a contemporary, forward thinking art gallery that encompasses the spectrum from aesthetic to functional pieces. Focusing on Maine artists, Artemis advocates for a community environment through their promotion of local artists and artists connected with the College of the Atlantic. A wide range of mediums is displayed and updated every two weeks through the summer, including but not limited to sculpture, painting, watercolor, functional pottery, and custom furniture."

"Located in the heart of Northeast Harbor, ME, Artemis Gallery is a contemporary, forward thinking art gallery that encompasses the spectrum from aesthetic to functional pieces. Focusing on Maine artists, Artemis advocates for a community environment through their promotion of local artists and artists connected with the College of the Atlantic."

"Nervous Nellie's cooks up delicious jams and chutneys the old-fashioned way from its base on Deer Isle. It's well worth making the trip to load up on jars of sweetness made from Maine blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. But Nervous Nellie's is also a sprawling fantasyland where the artist Peter Beerits has taken old buildings and transformed them into vivid installations using found and repurposed objects. Afterwards, visit the shop and cafe for hot drinks and jam-topped scones."

"Looking for a great place for breakfast and locally sourced foods?. Be sure to add Cafe This Way to your list of place to eat during your visit to Bar Harbor, Maine. The interior has a fun vibe with retro-tables, comfortable chairs, and funky decor."

"Locals and frequent visitors alike know it is the place to go. “One part hip coffee house and one part casual-gourmet, Cafe This Way serves eclectic offerings for breakfast and dinner seven days a week."

"The largest freshwater lake in the park is accessed from Route 233. Eagle Lake and the surrounding 6-mile carriage road are popular for biking, walking, cross country skiing, fishing, kayaking, and boating."

"While walking or biking, you could stop by to take pictures of the view. So if you want to experience a pretty challenging yet fun adventure, then head out to Eagle Lake National Park."

"This beautiful lake sits in the deep in the heart of Maine's Acadia National Park. It is a great spot to do some relaxing fishing, though a permit is required to do so."

"An "an engineering marvel" is how experts describe the 2,120-foot-long Penobscot Narrows Bridge, which opened in 2006 and which is taller…"