Title: Visit Mount Desert: Best of Mount Desert Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mount Desert](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert-Hotels.d500789.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Mount Desert](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert-Vacation-Rentals.d500789.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Mount Desert Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mount-Desert.d500789.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mount Desert Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert.d500789.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mount Desert ## Travel Guide ![Picturesque Acadia National Park Shoreline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500789/f8579848-5fe0-4486-95a7-46ff57aba398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bass Harbor Head Light Station is located in Tremont, Maine, on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500789/c43dd0fb-638d-4ec7-b2d4-0a4ffc3341d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rock climbers on Otter Cliff Overlook in Acadia National Park in Maine #GreatOutdoors #maine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500789/4aa8b0ad-96f4-4bbf-abb8-8df8698b65f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There isn't a better place to be while witnessing a beautiful moment, whether big or small, dramatic or subtle. While dinner was being consumed the clouds and the fog moved in for the evening making for a beautiful added element to each scene as its density and mood changed throughout the rest of the day. - Acadia National Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500789/73522b02-35db-4034-ab6d-32053fefcd0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fog over the marina. #GreatOutdoors Photo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500789/de2e9060-1c24-452d-ba25-c21786c0efbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mount Desert Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Mount Desert ![Iconic white walking bridge at Somesville, Maine, ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/159590/18556f41-9897-4299-a872-8195b9d526f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Somesville.dx159590) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert-Hall-Quarry.dx500803) ![Acadia National Park aerial view including Bar Harbor, Bar Island, Cadillac Mountain and Otter Creek Road on Mt Desert Island, Maine ME, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000440078/79a1f3ad-608a-431e-91a8-f0a0edbfdd9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Otter Creek Travelers enjoy Otter Creek for its bars and parks. Consider checking out Acadia National Park while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert-Otter-Creek.dx3000440078) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pretty Marsh If you're spending some time in Pretty Marsh, Acadia National Park and Long Pond are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Pretty-Marsh.dx553248635975873621) - Mount Desert Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Mount Desert ![Otter Creek Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21080000/21077200/21077150/808726b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Otter Creek Inn 47 Otter Creek Drive Mount Desert ME Stay at this guesthouse in Mount Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (160 reviews) Wonderful staff, room and food offered. Friendly and cute setting close to outlets! Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=21077150&PinnedHotelID=21077150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500789) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=21077150&PinnedHotelID=21077150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500789) ![A Prism in the Wood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152700/68152648/f1bb22da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A Prism in the Wood Mount Desert ME Stay at this vacation home in Mount Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) This was truly an exceptional stay. The house is an architectural gem built in 1994 allowing nature, light and beauty into the unique structure. Stefano was a perfect and generous host. I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting to be near Acadia but not near the tourism of Bar Harbor. It's truly ... Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=68152648&PinnedHotelID=68152648&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500789) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=68152648&PinnedHotelID=68152648&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500789) ![Acadia Park 5 Min~Hot Tub~Theater~Game Room~Historic Home~Dogs welcome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103629600/103629535/d1bb1b30_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Acadia Park 5 Min\~Hot Tub\~Theater\~Game Room\~Historic Home\~Dogs welcome Mount Desert ME Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mount Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) This place is absolutely beautiful, hosts super friendly and responsive this place is great for relaxing the pond the hot tub everything was perfect and cozy no complaints will definitely book here again if I could give more than five stars I would!!! Highly recommend Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=103629535&PinnedHotelID=103629535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500789) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=103629535&PinnedHotelID=103629535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500789) [See all 2,464 properties in Mount Desert](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=500789) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![A Prism in the Wood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152700/68152648/f1bb22da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A Prism in the Wood Mount Desert ME Stay at this vacation home in Mount Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) This was truly an exceptional stay. The house is an architectural gem built in 1994 allowing nature, light and beauty into the unique structure. Stefano was a perfect and generous host. I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting to be near Acadia but not near the tourism of Bar Harbor. It's truly ... Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert-Hotels-A-Prism-In-The-Wood.h68152648.Hotel-Information) ![Acadia Park 5 Min~Hot Tub~Theater~Game Room~Historic Home~Dogs welcome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103629600/103629535/d1bb1b30_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Acadia Park 5 Min\~Hot Tub\~Theater\~Game Room\~Historic Home\~Dogs welcome Mount Desert ME Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mount Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) This place is absolutely beautiful, hosts super friendly and responsive this place is great for relaxing the pond the hot tub everything was perfect and cozy no complaints will definitely book here again if I could give more than five stars I would!!! 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[](https://expedia.ca/Jordan-Pond-Mount-Desert.d553248621532668414.Vacation-Attraction) ![A very small glimpse of the hundreds of stone steps that were put into place to form this trail. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/160542/951a9f40-42be-498a-8d88-ebee1b23a22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Long Pond Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh. [](https://expedia.ca/Long-Pond-Bar-Harbor.d553248635976198047.Vacation-Attraction) ![Seawater Bay in the Somes Sound is one of only a few US fjards - glacially carved valleys drowned by the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500789/bd6942c9-a991-420c-b1ed-5a884c2b44ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Somes-Sound-Mount-Desert.d553248621532668407.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bar Harbor which includes autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668412/f5b452fd-c560-469c-a79b-7b52732056b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carriage Roads 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Carriage-Roads-Mount-Desert.d553248621532668412.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Echo-Lake-Beach-Southwest-Harbor.d553248635976375810.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Desert-Island-Historical-Society-Mount-Desert.d553248635977231282.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46793153/2d3fe519-a35e-4b8b-b79e-b329794b229e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour CA $21 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/acadia-mount-desert-island-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a46793153.activity-details) ![Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5291258/03087d47-dba7-42e5-8075-fbed8ba1305f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour CA $21 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-of-bar-harbor-self-guided-walking-audio-tour.a5291258.activity-details) ![Bar Harbor and The Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46790458/e01f1d1c-2c1b-49b5-8967-207ce1e489e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour CA $23 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-harbor-acadias-ocean-trailhead-gps-guided-audio-tour.a46790458.activity-details) ![Shaka Guide: Acadia National Park Audio Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49491411/89ac20be-4070-4cd3-8490-c44f51652e6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour CA $22 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/acadia-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a49491411.activity-details) ![Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49346002/3dd2b3ee-36ee-4f66-b5a7-6f55c55d4d0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour CA $151 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-us-east-coast-self-guided-audio-tour.a49346002.activity-details) ![Acadia Mount Desert Island: Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48950413/6d885dd7-6654-4876-a715-d23d6c52ed12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acadia Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle CA $41 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/acadia-mount-desert-island-gps-guided-walking-and-driving-bundle.a48950413.activity-details) [See all activities in Mount Desert](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Mount-Desert.d500789.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Mount Desert ![Bar Harbor showing boating and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/561/4faa09b2-53e6-4890-a644-71746e39cb24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bar Harbor ![Northeast Harbor featuring a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/139769/8611b483-2492-4519-8b03-8f5805246762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Northeast Harbor ![Ram Island Lighthouse and sheltered cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/160542/b5888187-2edf-4af6-b819-a2a5220c0ce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southwest Harbor ![Bar Harbor showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500792/b52ce2e7-feca-4bf2-bd49-5e350825ae59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seal Harbor - 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