Manset Travel Guide
Southwest Harbor





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.
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.
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.
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 Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Bar Harbor
Top hotels in Manset

The Inn on Mount Desert
Great service. Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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

Bar Harbor Manor
Very quiet, friendly front desk and always coffee/tea available. Will be back!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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

Seasider Motel
The rooms were clean and as described! Walkable into town, but also only a 10/15 min drive to Acadia national park, great location! Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
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Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manset

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.
