Southwest Harbor
Travel Guide





Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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.

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.

The Inn on Mount Desert
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Bar Harbor Manor
Clean room, great staff, accommodating for the weekend tournament in town
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Stone Park

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
Check Southwest Harbor hotel availability
Popular places to visit
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.
Wendell Gilley Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wendell Gilley Museum during your travels in Southwest Harbor. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.
Beech Cliff Loop
Enjoy a trip to Beech Cliff Loop and popular activities like hiking 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

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


