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 Criterion Theater.
Stone Haven
While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.
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.
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 staff, awesome location, even better price
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
Breakfast was more than enough! It was so cozy and peaceful in the restaurant, we could wake up slow and prepare for our daily adventures. Parking is underneath the hotel which made it super easy to get rolling at 6am after a snowstorm. Also the elevator for parking headed right up to our floor, ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Just perfect!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Room was so clean and charming! Beautifully decorated and quite cozy! Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Bar Harbor Condos
Walked in to an immaculately clean place to stay for a night in Bar Harbor. Had everything we were looking for. We’ll definitely book with Tim and Eric again!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
We were lucky to find this last minute accommodation. We were traveling and it was late at night. Dreamwood had one cottage available and it was perfect. It was clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend dreamwood cottages.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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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
- West Street Historic District
- Shore Path
- Otter Cliff
- Jordan Pond
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- Thunder Hole
- Bar Harbor Historical Society
- College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
- Asticou Azalea Garden
- Agamont Park
- Criterion Theater
- Somes Sound
- Garland Farm
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Island Artisans
- Heart of Acadia Loop
- Thuya Garden
