Southwest Harbor
Travel Guide





Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor
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.

Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

The Claremont Hotel

Seasider Motel
"Loved it here and would stay again! Cute, charming, felt safe here as 2 single females. All the staff was friendly and helpful, snacks and drinks available 24/7, convenient location, we drove but is very walkable to the water, shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Anchorage Motel
"Need more parking"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Stone Park
"It was clean and very comfortable!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Nice, quiet tucked away in the woods but close enough to restaurants and various other creature comforts in nearby Bar Harbor. I even extended my stay by a day and that was also hassle free. Y’all rock!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
"Location was convenient and quiet"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Flying Mountain Trailhead
You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Beech Cliff Loop
Enjoy a trip to Beech Cliff Loop and popular activities such as hiking in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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







