Mount Desert Island, ME

Travel Guide

Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and a pond
Cadillac Mountain which includes landscape views and a sunset
Bar Harbor which includes a pond
Bar Harbor which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
Abbe Museum

Where to stay in Mount Desert Island

Bar Harbor showing landscape views, a bay or harbor and wildflowers

Downtown Bar Harbor

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bar Harbor, Village Green and Criterion Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bar Harbor
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Seawall

Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seawall
Welcome to beautiful otter creek!

Otter Creek

Travelers enjoy Otter Creek for its bars and parks. Consider checking out Acadia National Park while you're in the area.

Otter Creek
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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars, and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

Hulls Cove
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Stone Haven

While Stone Haven might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bubble Rock.

Stone Haven
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
3 out of 5
119 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is SAR 896 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 896
SAR 977 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable, great staff and the Bistro food and service, and breakfast was amazing!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
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 SAR 807 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
SAR 807
SAR 982 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pretty good hotel but Expedia did not update with the change of hotel from Holiday inn to harborside hotel spa & Marina . We had make a few phone calls to find the change - there seems to be a communication gap between hotel And third party bookings"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Bar Harbor Manor
Bar Harbor Manor
3.5 out of 5
47 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is SAR 746 per night from May 30 to May 31
SAR 746
SAR 814 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable & convenient
"Very comfortable and convenient walking distance to Bar Harbor center"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Bar Harbor Manor
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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! (239 reviews)
"Perfect cozy spot just a few minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia. Great firepit with all the wood provided and fun cornhole! Lovely!!!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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 ...
6.8/10 (53 reviews)
"Nice space but had a very strong glade plug in going upon arrival that was overpowering. I would suggest going no scent in the future."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Lighthouse Cabins Maine
Lighthouse Cabins Maine
3 out of 5
254 Harbor Dr, Bass Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Bass Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"Exceeded all expectations !"

Reviewed on 20 October 2024

Lighthouse Cabins Maine
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Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

4.5/5(158 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Cadillac Mountain which includes a sunset, landscape views and mountains

Cadillac Mountain

5/5(532 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cadillac Mountain during your travels in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Cadillac Mountain
Village Green which includes fall colors and a garden

Village Green

4.5/5(300 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Village Green and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Village Green
Otter Cliff featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

Otter Cliff

4.5/5(317 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Otter Cliff during your travels in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor featuring rocky coastline and landscape views

Thunder Hole

4.5/5(237 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thunder Hole during your travels in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and a pond

Jordan Pond

4.5/5(87 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jordan Pond during your travels in Mount Desert. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.

Jordan Pond