Mount Desert Island

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Mount Desert Island

Bar Harbor showing wild flowers, a bay or harbour and landscape views

Downtown Bar Harbor

While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Criterion Theater.

Downtown Bar Harbor
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Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

Seawall
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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
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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 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Stone Haven
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is S$251 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$251
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (642 reviews)
"Located within walking distance to downtown, free to go breakfast which includes bars which are perfect to take on a hike, clean rooms, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 18 Jul, 2025

Seasider Motel
Wonder View Inn

Wonder View Inn

2.5 out of 5
50 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is S$352 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$352
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Large room with a nice balcony overlooking the trees. There was a shuttle to Bar Harbor Center. Good entertainment in the evening with an excellent piano player . Beautiful area convenient bus shuttle to Bar Harbor Center"

Reviewed on 18 Jul, 2025

Wonder View Inn
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 S$433 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
S$433
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Loved this resort. Clean, fresh and friendly"

Reviewed on 18 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
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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 ...
7/10 Good! (62 reviews)
"Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 16 Jul, 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! (260 reviews)
"Cannot recommend enough."

Reviewed on 18 Jul, 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Bar Harbor Condos

Bar Harbor Condos

2.5 out of 5
7 Brewer Ave, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watching ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Good place to rest your head with parking (a luxury in Bar Harbor). Made two separate reservations because decided to add a night. No issues whatsoever. Lots of amenities-provided everything you need! Kitchen a plus. Good amount of space."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Bar Harbor Condos
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Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

4.5/5(4 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 featuring mountains, landscape views and a sunset

Cadillac Mountain

5/5(12 reviews)

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Cadillac Mountain
Village Green featuring autumn leaves and a park

Village Green

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.

Village Green
Otter Cliff featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views

Otter Cliff

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.

Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor showing rocky coastline and landscape views

Thunder Hole

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.

Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor featuring 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

Things to do

Bar Harbor: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour

Bar Harbor: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour

S$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

S$19
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

S$19
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
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Bass Harbor

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Tremont

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