Mount Desert Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bar Harbor showing landscape views and a pond
Cadillac Mountain featuring a sunset and landscape views
Bar Harbor featuring a pond
Bar Harbor showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Abbe Museum

Where to stay in Mount Desert Island

Bar Harbor featuring wild flowers, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Downtown Bar Harbor

While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.

Downtown Bar Harbor
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Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

Seawall
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Otter Creek

Bars and parks are just a few things travellers like about Otter Creek. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Otter Creek
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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

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Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Stone Haven
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

3 out of 5
123 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is ₹24,848 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
₹24,848
₹29,442 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
"The property was very clean and updated nicely. The bar and restaurant were convenient and delicious. The wait for our food at breakfast after we ordered did take a long time but came out tasting good. No complaints here"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is ₹21,580 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹21,580
₹23,522 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (663 reviews)
"The Seasider is by no means a bad property. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars for an older tourist town. The staff is excellent, and the rooms are spacious. The location is the best part about the motel, your right near the heart of bar harbor and right next to acadia national park. The property itself ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Seasider Motel
Days Inn Bar Harbor

Days Inn Bar Harbor

2.5 out of 5
120 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is ₹16,813 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹16,813
₹18,326 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"The property is conveniently located and the view of the harbor is beautiful. Staff was helpful. The building is somewhat dated. Most mornings, the hotel ran out of breakfast items and restocking caused some delays. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Days Inn Bar Harbor
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Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center ...
7/10 Good! (62 reviews)
"Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
"We had a great stay! The cottage was beautiful with lots to do outside! Close to downtown and Acadia!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Bar Harbor Condos

Bar Harbor Condos

2.5 out of 5
7 Brewer Ave, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watching ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Good place to rest your head with parking (a luxury in Bar Harbor). Made two separate reservations because decided to add a night. No issues whatsoever. Lots of amenities-provided everything you need! Kitchen a plus. Good amount of space."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Bar Harbor Condos
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Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Explore the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Cadillac Mountain showing landscape views, a sunset and mountains

Cadillac Mountain

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Cadillac Mountain
Village Green showing autumn leaves and a park

Village Green

Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.

Village Green
Otter Cliff featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline

Otter Cliff

Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.

Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor showing landscape views and rugged coastline

Thunder Hole

Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.

Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor showing landscape views and a pond

Jordan Pond

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Jordan Pond

Cities near Mount Desert Island

Bar Harbor which includes a bay or harbour and boating

Bar Harbor

Northeast Harbor featuring a bay or harbour

Northeast Harbor

Bar Harbor which includes general coastal views

Seal Harbor

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