Southwest Harbor, ME
Travel Guide





Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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.

Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Somes Sound and Asticou Azalea Garden.

Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

The Claremont Hotel

The Inn on Mount Desert
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Bungalow
Everything was clean and easily accessible. The kitchen supplied just about everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We just needed to purchase perishables. The location was perfect, close to Acadia National Park but on the quieter side. We even saw 3 deer right on the property!
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway
It was a cute little cabin and was just perfect! We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Popular places to visit
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Wendell Gilley Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wendell Gilley Museum during your travels in Southwest Harbor. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.
Beech Cliff Loop
Enjoy a trip to Beech Cliff Loop and popular activities like hiking in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour


