Pretty Marsh
Mount Desert
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Popular places to visit

Long Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh.

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

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

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

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Pretty Marsh

Bar Harbor Manor
Christopher, our host, was very welcoming and generous. Everything was impeccably clean, the bed was comfortable, room was very quiet. The Bar Harbor Manor exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend this place and plan to come back again.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

The Inn on Mount Desert
Friends, warm staff, very clean rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

The Pathmaker Hotel
All amazing
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Beautiful view
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Seasider Motel
Very comfortable. Stayed in one of the apartments up at the hill. Nice shower, coffee and grab and go breakfast in the morning, and easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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
Other neighbourhoods around Pretty Marsh

Somesville
Travellers enjoy Somesville for its bars and museums. Consider checking out Acadia Repertory Theater while you're in the area.

Hall Quarry
The bars and parks are just a few features travellers like about Hall Quarry. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Echo Lake Beach and Somes Sound are a few top places to visit.

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.
