Southwest Harbor
Travel Guide





Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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.

Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

The Inn on Mount Desert
Great service. Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
The room was absolutely spotless and the hotel staff was incredibly helpful and friendly! 10/10 will be back again!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
Agreeable staff. Super cozy beds. Decent hot breakfast although a few whole grain options would be appreciated. Appreciate that the place is dog friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Room was so clean and charming! Beautifully decorated and quite cozy! Will stay here again.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Stone Park
Room was very clean, lovely accommodations! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will recommend this property!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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


