Mount Desert Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Desert
Our guide on 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.
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.
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 Inn
"Very cute, family run Inn. The proprietors were very friendly and accommodating. Homemade muffins at the Continental breakfast (included). It's very close to the entrance to Arcadia and 10 minutes from Bar Harbor!"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Seasider Motel
"Close to downtown Bar Harbor. Nice balcony, liked the free snacks (granola bars, trail mix, crackers) and the continental breakfast plus all day coffee, tea, waters, juice. Room was a good size. Everything very clean."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Acadia Ocean View Hotel
"Clean and renovated room. Beautiful property. Cold breakfast included. Beautiful ocean views."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Stone Park
"The property was very tidy and close to locations of necessity."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
"Clean room, had everything we needed. Loved the fire pit. Close to park and downtown."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
"This had to be one of the cleanest places that I have stayed. It is a rustic cabin with modest decorations."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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.
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.
Perpendicular Trail
Enjoy a trip to Perpendicular Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Activities
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
