Mount Desert Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Mount Desert Island
Downtown Bar Harbor
While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.
Somesville
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Somesville. You might want to make time for a stop at Acadia National Park or Long Pond.
Seawall
While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.
Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Thuya Garden and Somes Sound.
Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.
Otter Creek
Bars and parks are just a few things travellers like about Otter Creek. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Bar Harbor Manor
Great
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
Phenomenal breakfast choices, and helpful front desk staff. Newer facility on the block with decent parking space and incredible walking ability in the town.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Very enjoyable hotel. The 2-room suite was extremely spacious and had great lighting and windows, very convenient furnishings. The staff was welcoming, the breakfast (mostly continental) delightful, the electric car charging easy, and of course, the location downtown bar harbor was perfect. Special ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
This was the second time we stayed here and it was just as wonderful this time around. It’s so clean and cute!! There’s a great fire pit outside - you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to stay in the area!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Bar Harbor Condos
Amazing accommodations in a great location. Within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and pier. The condo was comfortable, quaint and spotless — a wonderful place to unwind for the day. Eric and Tim were prompt in responding to my questions about the condo — which was greatly appreciated! ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Explore the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Cadillac Mountain
Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.
Village Green
Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.
Otter Cliff
Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.
Asticou Azalea Garden
Explore the lovely green spaces of Asticou Azalea Garden and also enjoy the hiking trails in Northeast Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster
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- Acadia National Park
- Acadia Repertory Theater
- Visit Alna
- Visit Bailey Island
- Bar Harbor Holidays
- Visit Bar Harbor
- Visit Buckfield
- Visit Casco Bay Islands
- Visit Cutler
- Visit Dedham
- Visit Deer Isle
- Gorham Mountain Trail
- Visit Greenville Junction
- Visit Hall Quarry
- Visit Hancock Point
- Visit Hermit Island
- Visit Machiasport
- Visit Maine Highlands
- Visit Maine
- Visit Milbridge
- Visit New Portland
- Visit Oakland
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Visit Sargentville
- Visit Seal Harbor
- Visit Squirrel Island
- Visit Tenants Harbor
- Visit Thomaston
- Thunder Hole
- Tidal Falls
