7 days in Bar Harbor & Salem Itinerary

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Cadillac Mountain and Bar Island Trails. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Precipice Trail and St. Saviour's Church. The adventure continues: stroll around Agamont Park, hike along Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Great Head Trail, and learn the secrets of beer at Maine Foodie Tours.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor day trip site.

Belleville to Bar Harbor is an approximately 22.5-hour car ride. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Belleville to Bar Harbor due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Belleville in October, things will get slightly colder in Bar Harbor: highs are around 59°F and lows about 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): learn insider's secrets on Salem Food Tours, then view the masterpieces at Fished Impressions, then kick back and relax at Nahant Beach, and finally hike along Deer Island Park. On the next day, enjoy the sand and surf at Front Beach, then don't miss a visit to Motif Number 1, and then learn about winemaking at 1634 Meadery.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Salem online itinerary planner.

You can fly from Bar Harbor to Salem in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. October in Salem sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.