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 Island Artisans.
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.
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.
Pretty Marsh
If you're spending some time in Pretty Marsh, Acadia National Park and Long Pond are top sights worth seeing.
The Inn on Mount Desert
Really great themed details throughout! Nice cozy vibe, with nautical notes everywhere. Room was clean, comfortable, and cozy. Staff super friendly. Breakfast was top notch!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
Clean room, great staff, accommodating for the weekend tournament in town
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
The staff was friendly and helpful. The bedding was DIVINE, they had dim lighting options (a huge boon for me) and everything was extremely clean. 10/10, I will stay there again!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Super cute cottage. Very clean, and very comfortable. Easy check in. Loved that you could tip housekeeping through Venmo!!!!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Bar Harbor Cottages & Suites
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
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
