Mount Desert
Travel Guide
Visit Mount Desert
Where to stay in Mount Desert
Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
Pretty Marsh
If you're spending some time in Pretty Marsh, Acadia National Park and Long Pond are top sights worth seeing.
The Inn on Mount Desert
Great experience - friendly staff, nice rooms, and easy check-in
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
The room was spotless, including the bathroom, and the staff was very courteous and welcoming.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Acadia Ocean View Hotel
The room was perfect and staff was very friendly, regular continental breakfast included and compared to the other hotels in bar harbor this is absolutely the most bang for your buck.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Pet friendly, beautiful area and quiet and clean cottages
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 11 Nov 2025
Stone Park
Beautiful place that fit my every need. Just be aware if on the bottom floor the ceiling is thin.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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.
Long Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh.
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 savour 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. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Things to do
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
