Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

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A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
A harbor with multiple boats docked, surrounded by a coastal town with houses and greenery.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, surrounded by fog and trees.
A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a forested area.

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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A coastal town with a lighthouse, wooden docks, and a large lobster trap.

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.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with sailboats anchored in the distance and hills in the background.

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 Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Claremont Rd Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
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The Claremont Hotel
2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

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2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
The price is £153 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£153
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
Stone Park
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2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
8/10 Very good! (148 reviews)
"Property clean & great location. Coffee pots not working, even had hostess exchange it but that one didnt work. They drained the hot tub during our last full day so didnt get to enjoy it on our last night - i know wr closed out the season but I also paid a pretty penny for that feature."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

£11
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia

Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia

£6
per adult
Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

£7
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Kids Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour 3-8 yrs old

Kids Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour 3-8 yrs old

£11
per traveller
Kids Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour 3-8 yrs old
Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

£7
per adult
Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire
Long range views from Waterfall Bridge on the Carriage Roads.

Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads

£143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads
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Cities near Southwest Harbor

A rocky shoreline with large boulders, dense green trees, and a calm body of water under a clear sky.

Mount Desert

A calm lake at sunset with rocky shores and sparse vegetation.

Seal Cove

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