Pretty Marsh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Long Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh.

Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Carriage Roads
Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.

Somes Sound
Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
Echo Lake Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Echo Lake Beach during your trip to Mount Desert? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Perpendicular Trail
Enjoy a trip to Perpendicular Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do

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

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Pretty Marsh

Seasider Motel
"Great stay for a reasonable price. Helpful desk staff and a clean room. It's a short drive or longer walk to many shops and restaurants. Close to Hulls Cove Park entrance."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Anchorage Motel
"Great location right in Bar Harbor. Walkable to everything."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Acadia Ocean View Hotel

Main Street Motel
"Desk lady very nice—great breakfast, great location—room clean Quiet place Issue was the shower drain was backed up and the cleaning service would have had to known that— didn’t enjoy taking a shower with 3inches of water, yuck"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Bar Harbor Manor
"Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
"Nice breakfast"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pretty Marsh

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.

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.
