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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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
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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
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 ₩447,923 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
₩447,923
per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,027 reviews)
"nice pool with ocean view"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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 ₩286,654 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
₩286,654
per night
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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! (769 reviews)
"Liked both the convenience to downtown and to Acadia NP. Stay was great."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Seasider Motel
Wonder View Inn

Wonder View Inn

2.5 out of 5
50 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is ₩305,222 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
₩305,222
per night
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"This was our second time here! Checking and checking out is so easy and they are extremely dog friendly. The area is great super close to Bar Harbor!"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (81 reviews)
"Really clean updated cabin with a hot tub and modern vibe. Responsive team."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 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! (300 reviews)
Highly recommend
"This was our first time staying here and it was perfect! Clean, spacious, and great for unloading the car and walking our dogs! We will definitely be back next year!"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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 Jul 17, 2024

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 featuring general coastal views

Seal Harbor

Photo by Austin Puchalski

Salsbury Cove