Mount Desert Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Desert Island
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 Island Artisans.
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.
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 Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
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.
The Inn on Mount Desert
Great facility and staff. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return! Nice to have a discount for diner at a local restaurant - an extra bonus! Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
Very quiet, friendly front desk and always coffee/tea available. Will be back!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
The hotel was gorgeous. Staff was amazing. Great on site parking as well as covered parking. Restaurant that's located inside the hotel is wonderful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Room was very clean and roomy. Great use of space
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Bar Harbor Cottages & Suites
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
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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 Watching
Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watching during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Cadillac Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cadillac Mountain during your travels in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Village Green
Explore the lovely green spaces of Village Green and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Otter Cliff
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Otter Cliff during your travels in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Jordan Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jordan Pond during your travels in Mount Desert. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.
- Acadia National Park
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching
- Cadillac Mountain
- Village Green
- Shore Path
- West Street Historic District
- Otter Cliff
- Jordan Pond
- Thunder Hole
- Asticou Azalea Garden
- Bar Harbor Historical Society
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- Criterion Theater
- Agamont Park
- Island Artisans
- College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
- Heart of Acadia Loop
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Somes Sound
- Beehive Trail
- Garland Farm
- Ocean Path Trailhead
