Mount Desert Island Travel Guide
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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 Criterion Theater.
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.
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 Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound.
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.
Bar Harbor Manor
We arrived late but called and Christopher was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Main Street Motel
Clean room, very comfortable bed! Truly enjoyed our stay here. It’s in a great location so we walked all along Main Street. I love that it also had plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Anchorage Motel
Great location, right near the downtown bar harbor. Old property but renovated for most part. Ample parking. Good stay for rest after a busy day in Acadia. Basic amenities. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
The only complaint was our unit had lukewarm shower with not much spray force. No attendant at these cottages. Had a quiet comfortable evening.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Bar Harbor Condos
Amazing accommodations in a great location. Within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and pier. The condo was comfortable, quaint and spotless — a wonderful place to unwind for the day. Eric and Tim were prompt in responding to my questions about the condo — which was greatly appreciated! ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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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 Watch Co
Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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
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
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
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- Acadia National Park
- Visit Addison
- Bar Harbor Holidays
- Visit Bar Harbor
- Visit Belfast
- Visit Birch Harbor
- Visit Bucksport
- Cadillac Mountain
- Visit Corea
- Visit Deer Isle
- Visit Eddington
- Visit Gouldsboro
- Visit Great Cranberry Island
- Visit Great Duck Island
- Visit Hall Quarry
- Visit Hancock Point
- Visit Hancock
- Visit Isle Au Haut
- Visit Islesford
- Visit Lincolnville
- Visit Mount Desert
- Visit North Coast
- Visit Orrington
- Otter Cliff
- Visit Seal Cove
- Visit Seal Harbor
- Visit Sorrento
- Visit Southwest Harbor
- Visit Steuben
- Visit Stonington
- Visit Sunset
- Visit Surry
- Visit Trenton
- Visit Winterport
