What to do in Mount Desert Island, ME

Activities, attractions and tours
Cadillac Mountain featuring a sunset and landscape views

Mount Desert Island Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Mount Desert Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Mount Desert Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Mount Desert Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Mount Desert Island

Mount Desert Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Mount Desert Island, and make it a breeze to explore Mount Desert Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mount Desert Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Mount Desert Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Mount Desert Island.

Mount Desert Island attractions

Mount Desert Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Mount Desert Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mount Desert Island.

Looking for things to do in Mount Desert Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Mount Desert Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mount Desert Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Popular places to visit

Explore areas of Mount Desert Island

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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.

Otter Creek
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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

Hulls Cove
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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.

Seawall
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Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bubble Rock.

Stone Haven

Day trip destinations from Mount Desert Island