Mount Desert Island, ME
Travel Guide
Visit Mount Desert Island
Where to stay in Mount Desert Island
Downtown Bar Harbor
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bar Harbor, Village Green and Island Artisans are top sights worth seeing.
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
Bars and parks are just a few things travelers like about Hall Quarry. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Seawall
Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Stone Haven
While Stone Haven might 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.
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.
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 Mar 3, 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
Very quiet, friendly front desk and always coffee/tea available. Will be back!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 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 Mar 3, 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Room was very clean and roomy. Great use of space
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Bar Harbor Cottages & Suites
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 Nov 11, 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
Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.
Village Green
Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.
Otter Cliff
Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.
Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
Things to do
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
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