Dining

The Ice Cream Boat

Dining

The Ice Cream Boat is a walk-up counter in Bar Harbor, 3 km from Acadia, built for treat-and-go efficiency. Wheelchair accessible with outdoor seating, 11 AM–9 PM—a perfect quick stop for grabbing fresh scoops between hikes or park drives. Grab your cone and eat fast; ice cream melts quickly in summer, so head straight to outdoor seating and dive in. The setup caters hard to the park crowd's needs for a quick, cold hit of sugar.

Quick facts

Cuisine Type
Ice Cream
Meals Served
  • Dessert

What to order

Cuisine Type
Ice Cream
Meals Served
  • Dessert

Prices & reservations

Cash Only
0

Hours & seating

Operating Hours
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance and counter.

Visit strategy

Best For
  • Ice cream lovers
  • Casual treats
  • Quick desserts
Service Type
Counter

More details

Park Area
Bar Harbor
Takeout Available
0
Delivery Available
0
Dress Code
Casual
Tasting Flights
0
Tours Available
0
Bottle Sales
0
Parking Available
0
Dog Friendly Patio
0
Wi-Fi Available
0
Family Friendly
0
Bar Seating
0
Has Gift Shop
0
Eat Here If Skip If
EAT HERE IF: You crave fresh ice cream and want outdoor seating near Acadia. SKIP IF: You're lactose intolerant or need a full hot meal.
Distance From Park
3 km from Acadia National Park entrance

Location

PITA COAST

Shawarma wrap or falafel wrap with hummus; hibiscus soda to brighten the bite.

Humblebee Cafe

"The Slammer" breakfast, or The Gobbler with fries—top crunch, perfect toast.

Archie’s Lobster

Lobster Roll with big, sweet chunks of lobster. BYOB by the Bass Harbor bay.

Dinner

Rotating Maine seafood and diner fare; catch of the day rules the board.

Clark Point Cafe

Blueberry Dutch Baby: popover-light, blueberry caramel; sells out fast.

Sources

  • YourNPGuide Editorial

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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.