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Things to see in Bass Harbor (United States): 22 places and when to go
Bass Harbor is a town in United States, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (15), Architecture (6), Nature (1). The best known are Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Light and Bear Island Light. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.222, -68.3372
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (15) · Architecture (6) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 599 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bass Harbor
The places in and around Bass Harbor, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Acadia National ParkNational park in the US state of Maine908 m
- Bass Harbor Head LightLighthouse in Maine, United States4 m
- Bear Island LightLighthouse in Maine, United States8.7 km
- Blue Hill Bay LightLighthouse in Maine, United States13 km
- Great Duck Island LightLighthouse in Maine, United States11 km
- Baker Island LightLighthouse in Maine, United States11 km
- Burnt Coat Harbor LightLighthouse in Maine, United States13 km
- Acadia Mountain TrailHiking11 km
- Beech Cliff TrailHiking10 km
- Beech Mountain South TrailHiking9.5 km
- Beech West Ridge TrailHiking9.3 km
- Bernard Mountain TrailHiking9.0 km
- Cold Brook TrailHiking8.6 km
- Great Notch TrailHiking9.8 km
- Long Pond TrailHiking8.8 km
- Perpendicular TrailHiking9.3 km
- Saint Sauveur Mountain TrailHiking10 km
- Ship HarborHiking1.4 km
- Sluceway TrailHiking9.0 km
- Valley Cove TrailHiking10 km
- Valley Peak TrailHiking9.8 km
- WonderlandHiking2.0 km
When to go to Bass Harbor
The best time to visit Bass Harbor is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bass Harbor
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 599 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bar Harbor, Maine12 places21 km
- Sedgwick6 places31 km
- Vinalhaven5 places47 km
- Bucksport8 places53 km
- Bangor, Maine12 places73 km
- Machiasport11 places92 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bass Harbor?
The best known: Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Light, Bear Island Light, Blue Hill Bay Light, Great Duck Island Light. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bass Harbor?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Bass Harbor?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 599 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bass Harbor as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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