Mount Desert
Travel Guide
Visit Mount Desert
Where to stay in Mount Desert
Otter Creek
Travelers enjoy Otter Creek for its bars and parks. Consider checking out Acadia National Park while you're in the area.
Otter Creek Inn
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Popular places to visit
Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
Carriage Roads
Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.
Somes Sound
Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.
Echo Lake Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Echo Lake Beach during your trip to Mount Desert? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
After visiting Mount Desert Island Historical Society, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Desert. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Maine Granite Industry Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maine Granite Industry Museum during your trip to Mount Desert. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia, Fjord, Gardens & Mansions
Milky Way Photography in Acadia National Park
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Customizable Private Tour
