Manset
Southwest Harbor





Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Manset

The Inn on Mount Desert
The room was spotless! The staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was tasty and the location was just incredible. Will definitely be staying again!
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
Loved everything about this hotel. Check in was pleasant and James gave suggestions on where to grab a cocktail in town. Also enjoyed the fresh baked cookies. The room was cozy and comfortable, and the breakfast provided was far above average with Nantucket pie and cream cheese filled pancakes as ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Colonial Inn Ellsworth
Staff was helpful and courteous. We enjoyed our stay. Kids enjoyed the Amenities. My only criticism is the towels. Towels are stained and dingy. The entire place was clean despite being outdated. The towels were clean, but that one update would have made my stay even better. Breakfast was grab and ...
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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

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 Dec 13, 2025

Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
Other neighbourhoods around Manset

Seawall
Seawall might not have many top sights, but Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
