MAINE - Acadia/Bar Harbor/Down East

It would be near impossible to dream of a more ideal place for a family vacation than the northern coast of Maine. The Bar Harbor Regency, with its luxurious rooms, marina, heated pool, and superb dining, is the ideal place to unwind before launching into the excitement of coastal Maine. Children and parents have access to free local transportation from the hotel. Local companies offer whale watching trips, sea kayaking, sailing on a coastal schooner, sloop, or lobster boat. Acadia National Park, with breathtaking forests, scenic drives, and abundant wildlife, is among the land-based pleasures of the region. At almost any time of the year, the community plays host to special events that will delight the kids, like chowder and seafood festivals, pops concerts, church fairs, and more.

The town of Bar Harbor, located on Maine’s rocky coast and adjacent with the spectacular Acadia National Park, is a natural vacation spot for families with children. Harborside Hotel & Marina, a block from the town’s Main Street, provides a restful retreat for all the excitement of the northern Maine coast. Assuming parents can coax the children out of the hotel’s heated outdoor pool, adventure is close at hand by way of a whale watching boat that sails every day from the Harborside’s pier. Other nearby boating adventures includes sea kayaking or daily sails on coastal schooners and sloops based in Bar Harbor. On the flip side, mountain-and-forest hiking and adventures await in Acadian National Park, where scenic views and abundant wildlife will thrill the whole family.

As one of the oldest and most famous sporting lodges in the country, Weatherby's Maine fishing and hunting lodge origins stem from the 19th century and have become a way of life for many sportsmen looking for a quality fishing and hunting experience. Our unequalled comfort and hospitality distinguish Weatherbys from all other Maine sporting camps. Weatherby’s also believes that a fishing vacation with your child or grandchild is one of the most memorable activities you can choose and it is time that will remembered forever. Leave the fishing lines and bait or flies to one of our guides - that way you can enjoy your own time on the lake or stream along side your youngster.
We are committed to providing you with fine home cooking, exceptional service and quality accommodations that will make your vacation not just a trip, but an experience, one that you will want to pass along to your children and grandchildren.