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Shore Path

begins at the Town Pier, Bar Harbor, ME
Ranked #6 of 25 attractions in Bar Harbor
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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New Paltz, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

It was a lovely walk; I think a mile in total back & forth. More

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Cicero, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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After enjoying a meal in town, this is a great spot for a digestive stroll that includes photo opportunities along the way. Start the path near the waterfront boat tours and docks, and there will often be cruise ships and many other types of boats framed by a beautiful harbor and islands in the background. The path takes you past... More

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Philadelphia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is pretty, but maybe too easy- very close to the road, it's worth going higher More

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Panama City, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great hike for those looking for beautiful scenery without much physical exertion. More

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Hartland, Me.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Loved this walk. Almost as beautiful as Ogunquit's Marginal Way. More

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Aylesbury
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Easy walk with a lovely view over the bay that's takes about an hour to do. Don't mss the the chipmunks More

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South Shore of Montreal
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

A nice 20 minutes walk that everyone should do. Must be done while there is days light. More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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It never fails. When I arrive in Bar Harbor the first thing I do is slip on my sneakers and hit the Shore Path. I always seem to start out hurried, and about halfway down the manicured path I start to notice the sea roses, smell the salty air and then sit a spell. Then I breathe deep and breathe... More

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Bar Harbor
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Easy 20 minutes that gives you wonderful views of the bays and Islands, as well as the shoreside homes. More

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Bangor, Me
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

If you are in Bar Harbor, take this walk. It is about 1/2 mi and goes along the shore in front of some oceanfront mansions More

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