Mount Desert
Travel Guide





Visit Mount Desert
Where to stay in Mount Desert

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.

Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.

Pretty Marsh
If you're spending some time in Pretty Marsh, Acadia National Park and Long Pond are top sights worth seeing.

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 Inn
Wonderful staff, room and food offered. Friendly and cute setting close to outlets!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

The Inn on Mount Desert
Great service. Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
The room was absolutely spotless and the hotel staff was incredibly helpful and friendly! 10/10 will be back again!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Room was so clean and charming! Beautifully decorated and quite cozy! Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Stone Park
Room was very clean, lovely accommodations! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will recommend this property!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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
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.

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.

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.
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.
Maine Granite Industry Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in 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

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking 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


