Southwest Harbor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

Seawall
While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

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
We loved everything about The Inn on Mount Desert. The staffers were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was made to order for us. We could walk to everything in town. We have already made reservations for another visit in a few months. This will be ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
The room was absolutely spotless and the hotel staff was incredibly helpful and friendly! 10/10 will be back again!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Colonial Inn Ellsworth
Very clean i,m still here
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Stone Park
Room was very clean, lovely accommodations! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will recommend this property!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 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

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
Popular places to visit
Wonderland Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Wonderland Trail Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's seafood restaurants.
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.
Flying Mountain Trailhead
You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
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

Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour


