Mount Desert

Travel Guide

Acadia National Park which includes forests and a bridge
Acadia National Park showing tranquil scenes
Acadia National Park featuring forest scenes and fall colors
Bar Harbor featuring landscape views and forest scenes
Mount Desert

Where to stay in Mount Desert

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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
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor

3 out of 5
215 High St, Ellsworth, ME
The price is RM535 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM535
RM584 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The facility was very clean, convenient to shopping and food. The breakfast was decent and staff friendly. Great stay!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor
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 RM839 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM839
RM1,030 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Very nice property we had a great time"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Colonial Inn Ellsworth

Colonial Inn Ellsworth

2 out of 5
321 High Street, Ellsworth, ME
The price is RM510 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM510
RM556 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.4/10 Good! (808 reviews)
"Accommodating staff. Very clean room with up to date furnishings. Quiet and comfortable. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Colonial Inn Ellsworth
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Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St, Ellsworth, ME
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"No elevator for 3rd floor was hard for elder age"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Stone Park
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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center ...
7.4/10 Good! (87 reviews)
"Loved the manager and how he was very helpful. Cabin was clean and very functional for 2 people."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (305 reviews)
"Amazing beautiful little cabin with everything we needed. A ways outside of Bar Harbor proper, we ended up taking rides on the evening we wanted to have a drink in town. Beautiful garden, fire pit and confortable outside furniture. We gathered with other guest one night on the wind down and that ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and a pond

Jordan Pond

5/5(1 review)

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

Jordan Pond
Bar Harbor featuring autumn leaves

Carriage Roads

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Carriage Roads
Somes Sound

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.

Somes Sound

Echo Lake Beach

5/5(1 review)

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.

Echo Lake Beach

Mount Desert Island Historical Society

5/5(1 review)

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.

Mount Desert Island Historical Society

Maine Granite Industry Museum

3/5(1 review)

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.

Maine Granite Industry Museum

Things to do

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

RM63
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

RM63
per traveller
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

RM63
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
Bar Harbor and The Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

RM71
per traveller
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Ocean Path Trailhead Self-Guided Walking Tour

Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM42
per traveller
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Best of Bar Harbor: 2-Hour Guided Food Walking Tour

Best of Bar Harbor: 2-Hour Guided Food Walking Tour

RM542
per adult
Best of Bar Harbor: 2-Hour Guided Food Walking Tour
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Northeast Harbor featuring a bay or harbor

Northeast Harbor