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 Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Stone Haven
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 NT$8,235 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$8,235
NT$9,794 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Conveniently located from the ferry terminal with shuttle service to town. The staff have extremely friendly and helpful. The room is large and comfortable"

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is NT$7,469 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$7,469
NT$8,141 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
"Clean and conveniently located near the center of Bar Harbor. The manager, Tim, is fantastic. Very accommodating to any requests. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. It’s close to Acadia and Tim will give tips on things to do and see if you ask him. We loved our stay here! Thanks, ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Seasider Motel
Wonder View Inn

Wonder View Inn

2.5 out of 5
50 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is NT$6,929 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$6,929
NT$7,552 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and well kept, we were greeted by the staff with cold drinks when we arrived. Great breakfast! I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2025/8/14

Wonder View Inn
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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! (66 reviews)
"Bed comfortable,clean, kitchen well stocked. Living room furniturn not comfortable Dining table should be in living room ! Very close to Acadia and Bar Harbor Overall we enjoyed our stay !"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

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! (279 reviews)
"incredibly comfortable bed and clean, cute cottage!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/12

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor

Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor

3 out of 5
6 Pleasant St, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Super convenient to the main street of shopping. Nice apartment."

Reviewed on 2024/7/17

Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor
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Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

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.

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

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.

Cadillac Mountain
Village Green which includes fall colors and a garden

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.

Village Green
Otter Cliff featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

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.

Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor featuring rocky coastline and landscape views

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.

Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and a pond

Jordan Pond

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Jordan Pond

Cities near Mount Desert Island

Bar Harbor showing a bay or harbor and boating

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor featuring general coastal views

Seal Harbor

Photo by Austin Puchalski

Salsbury Cove