The World's Smallest Bookstore. Cute, cozy, and instantly charming. Features the Pushcart Prize…read morebooks as well as a really nice collection of used books. I love it here!

High quality local, regional, and national artists. Well curated and definitely worth taking the…read moretime to stop by.

Excellent jewelry store to discover unique pieces of art. John the owner and curator is…read moreknowledgeable and a delight to converse with and will help you find that special piece of jewelry.

Firstly, the jewelry is amazing. The quality and displays are stunning. The owner curates his…read moreinventory to include high-end jewelers at an equally high-end price point. So, I applaud the fact that the creators receive the compensation and presentation that they deserve. My problem was that the service I received was not at all what I would have expected. I was prepared to invest significant money in a one-of-a-kind signature piece and asked to see several hand chosen items and have pictures taken of them and sent to me so that I could make an informed decision. The owner said he would send me the pictures soon. Granted, he was very busy and overwhelmed by preparing for an event. However, he should have asked one of his assistants to follow up and get the pictures to me in a more timely manner instead of micro-managing every single interaction in the shop. When I reached out in a few hours to find out when I would receive the pictures, he was very testy over the phone. He was very stressed by his own schedule and workload but that is no excuse for rudeness. When I did to back to make a purchase, he was again, dismissive, irritable and gave me no attention when I forked over $3000.00 for a necklace. But he was ingratiating with other customers who came in as couples or families. So, I felt completely slighted by his treatment. He didn't even bother to give me a card or statement about the artist that I would have needed for my insurance. In short, it is a fabulous shop filled with high end, one-of-a-kind pieces but the owner seems to reserve his hospitality and attention for customers that he views as of high status. I am a professional woman of means but was treated like a bum off the street. I am very disappointed by what should have been a lovely experience.

We stopped in after visiting the Tuesday night market and were impressed by the gallery itself that…read moreshowcases the works of many of the members.

Acadia National Park has been on my list of "must visit" parks for years. I've been talking to…read morevarious friends about a trip there for a while. While searching for a last-minute 4-day weekend birthday trip - the timing seemed to work out to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia. I was here from 30 April - 03 May and loved it. Not everything was open, but enough was open that I was able to explore and see most of what I wanted in Acadia (Cadillac mountain opened ON 30 April so, we were able to drive to the top, park and walk around without a permit/pass before season starts in a few weeks. We hiked Beehive, Jordan Pond, Ocean Path, Homan's Trail and a few other short park and walk items. By far, my favorite was Beehive as it's just scary/steep enough to give you a thrill, gorgeous views. I also loved Homan's trail - easy and short, but beautiful rock work. The ranger also told me that one of the women who originally donated a ton of the land for Acadia and wanted to do so anonymously was last name Homan, so this is honor of her. And what a beautiful trail it is! The visitor's center is small but as always, friendly and helpful rangers who helped me prioritize my must-sees and map out the best use of time/driving to get to everything I wanted to do in two short days. Schooner Point lookout is also an easy/quick stop off before entering one of the park entrances - and a beautiful view of the ocean. Bar Harbor is charming and fun and welcoming and at that time in late April/early May - no waits for anything as season is just beginning. Can't wait to come back!

Acadia National Park is probably the premier natural site in the northeast. Its a beautiful park…read morewith forests, mountains, coasts, and other natural scenery. This was my third time visiting. We arrived late in the day and went to Anemone Cave. OK, this was a bit of a fail. The coastal scenery was nice, but the area around the cave was very slippery and I never made into the cave after seeing how hard it would be to get in there and then back out. Someone familiar with the site told me there weren't any anemones there anyway. So that was a bit of a fail. But the next day we went up Cadillac Mountain, drove around the main part of the park, stopped at the beach and Thunder Hole before having a late lunch at Jordan Pond. It was all very nice and we enjoyed it. The next day, we went to the western side of Mt. Desert Island and saw the part of the park over there. Very nice and much less crowded! Overall, it's a beautiful place and I would definitely recommend it if you are in Maine and have the time (and if you dont, you should try to make time for it).

This shop has an impressive and unique selection! Truly something for everyone. With three…read morelocations in the downtown Bar Harbor area, I had to check out all three just to make sure I didn't miss anything. The staff and owners are AMAZING and even took the time to give us suggestions for our trip. I'll definitely be making a special trip anytime I need or want anything. Highly recommend!

Stopped into this jewelry store on a whim, and so so glad we did! So incredibly helpful and patient…read morewith our questions. Beautiful selection of jewelry. Absolutely recommend Acadia Jewels! Thank you Jay and Roxanne!!!!

Nervous Nellie's is a truly wondrous place! I grew up on Deer Isle, more specifically on…read moreSunshine, and drove by this spot every single day. My conception of what was happening at Nervous Nellie's came from the jellies and jams sold in local stores and from the view of the backs of the buildings in the middle of Hardscrabble Hill. Visiting Deer Isle with friends, we finally stopped yesterday for the very first time. I have to say, what Peter Beerits has (and is) created (creating) at Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies is nothing short of a wonder! Of course there's the food. The jellies, jams, preserves, and chutneys are simply delicious. There is a small cafe and store where you can sample, buy, and sit and enjoy the tasty treats created on site. But the jellies aren't what visiting Nervous Nellies is all about. It's the brilliance, creativity, and passion in the art of Peter Beerits that will really fill your heart and mind and go with you after you leave. There is a tiny world with buildings and sculptures that beckon you in and beg you to participate in the imaginative elements born of a tremendous artist at work. I LOVED seeing and experiencing it all, but particularly loved the old west inspired buildings. There are several key places to visit. Each building you visit is filled with interesting wood-cut inhabitants, antiques furniture, music, and so much more.

This is my favorite place to go for a cup of tea and a scone with jam!!…read more Whenever we have friends visiting we always bring them to Nervous Nellie's for the wonderful whimsical sculptures! The jams and jellies are amazing AND they will ship them!

Fun place! Antiques, housewares, nautical Nick nacks, toys, trolls and an art gallery!read more

I love this place. Even though it's relatively small, it's jammed pack with so many old and…read moreinteresting things from the local area and abroad. The business itself is separated into two buildings, a third building is dedicated to the owner's art studio. All items are displayed well and easy to handle and return back to their original place. There is no one manning the store, and as such all purchases are made on the honor system. For this and much, much more Iver's is a 5-star spot for anyone coming to the island. If you are fortunate, Mr. Iver himself will be there in person and he can tell you all about the island and the generations of people that have been a large part of establishing it on the map through the last 100 or so years.