Pretty Marsh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pretty Marsh
Popular places to visit
Long Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh.
Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
Carriage Roads
Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.
Somes Sound
Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
Echo Lake Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Echo Lake Beach during your trip to Mount Desert? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Perpendicular Trail
Enjoy a trip to Perpendicular Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of 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
Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster
Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)
Our pick of the best Pretty Marsh Hotel Deals
Seasider Motel
"Thank You!!"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Anchorage Motel
"Older but very well maintained. Very clean and quiet location. Nice to have free parking (spaces are small)"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Acadia Ocean View Hotel
"Clean and renovated room. Beautiful property. Cold breakfast included. Beautiful ocean views."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Main Street Motel
"Great experience-clean safe, quiet, spacious room. Great location and convenient parking. Note when booking that the second level rooms are accessible by stairs. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
"We'd go back just to chat with Christopher."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
"Breakfast room was small but breakfast itself was OK. The iced coffee and cookies at arrival were lovely! Nice walking to the LL Bean outlet. Decent stay for one night in Ellsworth."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Pretty Marsh
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.
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.
Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.
