Mount Desert Island
Travel Guide
Visit Mount Desert Island
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.
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
Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hall Quarry
Bars and parks are just a few things travelers like about Hall Quarry. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Somes Sound and Asticou Azalea Garden.
Otter Creek
Travelers enjoy Otter Creek for its bars and parks. Consider checking out Acadia National Park while you're in the area.
The Inn on Mount Desert
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
Clean comfortable and quiet room 😌
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
Staff is friendly and amazing with recommendations and helpfulness. The snacks and food in the restaurant were so tasty. The hotel vibe was so freaking cute! We loved our stay here!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Super cute cottage. Very clean, and very comfortable. Easy check in. Loved that you could tip housekeeping through Venmo!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 14, 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 Feb 24, 2026
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 Watching 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
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
