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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
After visiting Mount Desert Island Historical Society, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Desert. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Activities
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Pretty Marsh Hotel Deals
Bar Harbor Manor
We arrived late but called and Christopher was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Main Street Motel
Clean room, very comfortable bed! Truly enjoyed our stay here. It’s in a great location so we walked all along Main Street. I love that it also had plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Anchorage Motel
Great location, right near the downtown bar harbor. Old property but renovated for most part. Ample parking. Good stay for rest after a busy day in Acadia. Basic amenities. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
Spotless hotel, friendly staff and DELICIOUS breakfast!!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
Friendly staff, included breakfast, soup daily, and ice cream
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Seasider Motel
Room was very clean, staff was great and very helpful, convenient to locations I was visiting, would def stay here again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.