Mount Desert Island
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Mount Desert Island
![Bar Harbor featuring wild flowers, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44204-Bar-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Bar Harbor
While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Agamont Park.
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Seawall
While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
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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.
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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.
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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 Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bubble Rock.
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Reviewed on 17 Jan,2025
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Reviewed on 12 Nov,2024
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Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
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Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
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Reviewed on 6 Nov,2024
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Reviewed on 20 Oct,2024
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Popular places to visit
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Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
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.
![Village Green featuring autumn leaves and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94717-Village-Green.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Village Green
Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.
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Cadillac Mountain
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.
![Otter Cliff featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/240000/240609-Otter-Cliffs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Otter Cliff
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.
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Thunder Hole
Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.
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Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
Things to do
![Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46451540/16c8eb97-1c6a-428e-a3d4-3019685a78e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
![Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48556953/95773743-1990-46bd-8198-61174db77184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
![Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Bar Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44926550/e74649c1-8fda-4db3-aa70-20401faafa71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Bar Harbor
![Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5291258/03087d47-dba7-42e5-8075-fbed8ba1305f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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