Dining
The Ice Cream Boat
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
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Sources
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.










