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 Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound.
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.
The Pathmaker Hotel
A PERFECT place for Bar Harbor. Clean room, kind staff, awesome breakfast, convenient parking.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
cozy, clean, friendly staff and convenient to downtown area
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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
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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 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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cadillac Mountain during your travels in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the waterfront 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.
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.
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.
- Acadia National Park
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
- Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
- Cadillac Mountain
- West Street Historic District
- Shore Path
- Village Green
- Asticou Azalea Garden
- Otter Cliff
- Jordan Pond
- Bar Harbor Historical Society
- Criterion Theater
- Thunder Hole
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- Somes Sound
- Thuya Garden
- Agamont Park
- Beehive Trail
- College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Heart of Acadia Loop
- Ocean Path Trailhead
- Bracy Cove
- Garland Farm
- Grant Park
