Pretty Marsh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pretty Marsh
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maine Granite Industry Museum
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.
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
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Our pick of the best Pretty Marsh Hotel Deals
The Inn on Mount Desert
Very clean, comfortable, and quaint. Service was wonderful.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Pathmaker Hotel
Great location, great hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Colonial Inn Ellsworth
Staff was helpful and courteous. We enjoyed our stay. Kids enjoyed the Amenities. My only criticism is the towels. Towels are stained and dingy. The entire place was clean despite being outdated. The towels were clean, but that one update would have made my stay even better. Breakfast was grab and ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
Very quiet, friendly front desk and always coffee/tea available. Will be back!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
I stay here often. Its consistent in quality and condition.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Seasider Motel
The rooms were clean and as described! Walkable into town, but also only a 10/15 min drive to Acadia national park, great location! Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pretty Marsh
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.
Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.
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.
