Mount Desert Island
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Mount Desert Island
Downtown Bar Harbor
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bar Harbor, Village Green and Criterion Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Stone Haven
While Stone Haven might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.
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.
Otter Creek
Travelers enjoy Otter Creek for its bars and parks. Consider checking out Acadia National Park while you're in the area.
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.
Bar Harbor Manor
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Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Seasider Motel
Very comfortable. Stayed in one of the apartments up at the hill. Nice shower, coffee and grab and go breakfast in the morning, and easy check in and out.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
The Pathmaker Hotel
Rooms very clean, very friendly staff, and food/drinks we delicious.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Pet friendly, beautiful area and quiet and clean cottages
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
We were lucky to find this last minute accommodation. We were traveling and it was late at night. Dreamwood had one cottage available and it was perfect. It was clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend dreamwood cottages.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Lighthouse Cabins Maine
One of the most adorable places I’ve stayed! Super clean, comfortable. Host was very accomodating
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
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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.
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.
Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
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.
Thunder Hole
Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.
Things to do
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
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
