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.
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor
Seasider Motel
A Prism in the Wood
Stone Park
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Private Tour with Lunch
Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park Customizable Private Tour
