11 days in Bar Harbor, Wells & Salem Itinerary

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: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, don't miss a visit to Land Bridge to Bar Island, look for all kinds of wild species at Shore Path, and learn the secrets of beer at Maine Foodie Tours.

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Bar Harbor trip planner.

Alma, Canada to Bar Harbor is an approximately 8-hour car ride. You can also travel. August in Bar Harbor sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Wells.

Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. On the 27th (Sun), kick back and relax at Wells Beach, then get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ogunquit Beach, and finally head outdoors with Fisherman's Walk.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Wells day trip app.

Getting from Bar Harbor to Wells by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. In August in Wells, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Salem.

Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.

Venture out of the city with trips to Concord (Concord Museum & Walden Pond State Reservation) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Gloucester). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of The House of the Seven Gables, walk around Salem Witch Trials Memorial, learn insider's secrets on Salem Food Tours, and admire the striking features of Gedney House.

To see where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Salem trip site.

Getting from Wells to Salem by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Wells in August since evenings lows in Salem dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.