Parks & Nature
It's gorgeous all over Mt Desert Island! National Park App is great to have on your phone. Type in Acadia ME. All Trails ect.
Also there is a shop on Main St, Southwest Harbor
585 locals recommend
Acadia National Park
It's gorgeous all over Mt Desert Island! National Park App is great to have on your phone. Type in Acadia ME. All Trails ect.
Also there is a shop on Main St, Southwest Harbor
Only Lighthouse on Mt Desert Island which is about 1/2 mile walk from the cottage. Check out Lighthouse website.
51 locals recommend
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdOnly Lighthouse on Mt Desert Island which is about 1/2 mile walk from the cottage. Check out Lighthouse website.
Beautiful azaleas in May and June. Resemblance to a Japanese stroll garden meant to inspire serenity, reflection, and creates illusion of space.
9 locals recommend
Asticou Azalea Garden
Beautiful azaleas in May and June. Resemblance to a Japanese stroll garden meant to inspire serenity, reflection, and creates illusion of space.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden: Make reservations in May. Opens 7/11/2023. NEH
Thuya Garden, Seal Harbor
Little Long Pond & Jordan Stream Trail
Mt Desert Land & Garden Preserve
92 Cooksey DrAbby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden: Make reservations in May. Opens 7/11/2023. NEH
Thuya Garden, Seal Harbor
Little Long Pond & Jordan Stream Trail
Arts & Culture
Go to Southwest Harbor Library web page to see more.
9 locals recommend
Southwest Harbor Public Library
338 Main StGo to Southwest Harbor Library web page to see more.
Opened in 1981, the Museum is a community center that celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving. It teaches the art of bird carving and presents art exhibitions and educational programs with a special focus on people, nature and art. The Museum endeavors to inspire appreciation of the visual arts, engagement in artistic creativity, and respect and care for the natural world. Check out their website.
13 locals recommend
Wendell Gilley Museum
4 Herrick RdOpened in 1981, the Museum is a community center that celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving. It teaches the art of bird carving and presents art exhibitions and educational programs with a special focus on people, nature and art. The Museum endeavors to inspire appreciation of the visual arts, engagement in artistic creativity, and respect and care for the natural world. Check out their website.
Amazing old cars in excellent shape with movie and shop.
31 locals recommend
The Seal Cove Auto Museum
1414 Tremont RdAmazing old cars in excellent shape with movie and shop.
ArtWaves
1345 ME-102Focused on making art accessible to all through events, workshop, and classes.
National Register of Historic Places listings in.
7 locals recommend
Bar Harbor Historical Society Museum
127 West StNational Register of Historic Places listings in.
Museum celebrate Maine's Native American Heritage. A permanent exhibition, Wabanaki: People of the Dawn, as well as changing exhibitions and educational programs.
57 locals recommend
Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert StMuseum celebrate Maine's Native American Heritage. A permanent exhibition, Wabanaki: People of the Dawn, as well as changing exhibitions and educational programs.
The museum features dioramas of coastal Maine wildlife and a tide pool tank that houses a variety of live sea stars, hermit crabs and other marine creatures. Visitors of all ages can touch, smell, listen and create while learning about the natural history of Maine.
10 locals recommend
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
105 Eden StThe museum features dioramas of coastal Maine wildlife and a tide pool tank that houses a variety of live sea stars, hermit crabs and other marine creatures. Visitors of all ages can touch, smell, listen and create while learning about the natural history of Maine.
Southwest Harbor Public Library
338 Main StHistory of Southwest Harbor.
Bass Harbor Memorial Library
89 Bernard RdHistory of Tremont, Bernard, Bass Harbor, etc
Shopping
Very cool and different shops. Has all kind of things like women clothing, jewelry, books, cards, kitchen décor, rugs, recycled sail bags, fabric and unique dog gifts.
Under the Dogwood Tree
326 Main StVery cool and different shops. Has all kind of things like women clothing, jewelry, books, cards, kitchen décor, rugs, recycled sail bags, fabric and unique dog gifts.
Prescriptions. Digital Photo Kiosk. Gifts. Yankee Candles, UPS
www.carrolldrugstore..net
8 locals recommend
Carroll Drug Store
3 Village Green WayPrescriptions. Digital Photo Kiosk. Gifts. Yankee Candles, UPS
www.carrolldrugstore..net
Liquor Locker
11 Seal Cove RdFine Wines, Spirits, & Beers From All Over the World
Kimball Shop & Boutique
135 Main StQuilt N Fabric
11 Seal Cove RdLittle Village Gifts
75 Cottage StExcellent Locally owned gift shop. Super kind owners and awesome merchandise.
Maine's Oldest Book Store with wide range of books, wonderful assortment of gifts, stationary, toys, etc.
8 locals recommend
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
56 Main StMaine's Oldest Book Store with wide range of books, wonderful assortment of gifts, stationary, toys, etc.
Cool place to shop for Maine Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor apparel, gifts, souvenirs and sunglasses.
Cool As A Moose
118 Main StCool place to shop for Maine Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor apparel, gifts, souvenirs and sunglasses.
Westside Florist
11 Seal Cove RdBeautiful Flowers and Delicious chocolate
Acadia Quietside Shop
Acadia branded gifts and apparel
Essentials
Sawyer's Market
344 Main StUnique items plus deli, wine, fresh fish, fruit, and pastries.
Sawyer's Specialties
353 Main StHas delicious cheese and wines.
IGA Southwest Food Mart Grocery
101 Main StClosest regular grocery store. Has everything.
Northern Light Primary Care, 45 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine. (Call ahead if possible)
Southwest Harbor Medical Center
45 Herrick RdNorthern Light Primary Care, 45 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine. (Call ahead if possible)
Pro31 Cleaning Solutions, Inc.
101B Main StLaundry Service
Getting Around
There is a schedule which we will supply for you. They pick you up at beginning of Lighthouse Rd about a 1/2 mile walk. Also you can take bikes on it. This is free from the generosity of LL Bean.
43 locals recommend
Island Explorer
19 Firefly LnThere is a schedule which we will supply for you. They pick you up at beginning of Lighthouse Rd about a 1/2 mile walk. Also you can take bikes on it. This is free from the generosity of LL Bean.
Entertainment & Activities
Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec PlHas pizza, wine and beer plus comfy furniture.
Acadia Repertory Theatre
1154 Main StreetLive Theatre and Wonderful plays.
1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage StHas great live entertainment and movies.
Golfers Welcome! Nine Holes, Wednesday Night Scramble, PGA Master Pro lessons available. Rental clubs available
11 locals recommend
Causeway Club
10 Fernald Point RdGolfers Welcome! Nine Holes, Wednesday Night Scramble, PGA Master Pro lessons available. Rental clubs available
Southwest Cycle
370 Main StNational Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh RdMainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox RdDowneast Windjammer Cruises Lines
1 Newport DrBeal & Bunker Mailboat & Ferry - Wildlife Watching & Sightseeing.
7 locals recommend
Beal & Bunker Inc
18 Main StBeal & Bunker Mailboat & Ferry - Wildlife Watching & Sightseeing.
Mansell Boat Rental
135 Shore RdFun for the whole family on a 151' schooner "Margaret Todd" in Bar Harbor
18 locals recommend
Downeast Windjammer Cruises Lines
1 Newport DrFun for the whole family on a 151' schooner "Margaret Todd" in Bar Harbor
Harbor House Fitness Center
38 Herrick RdBeautiful golf course was founded in 1920 with pool and tennis courts on the Norwood Cove with Acadia National Park, Flying Mountain, Beech Mountain & Acadia Mountain.
11 locals recommend
Causeway Club
10 Fernald Point RdBeautiful golf course was founded in 1920 with pool and tennis courts on the Norwood Cove with Acadia National Park, Flying Mountain, Beech Mountain & Acadia Mountain.
The oldest golf club in Maine and 8th in the US. There are 18 spectacular and well maintained golf holes, each hole will challenge and excited players of all level. Cadillac Mt. in the background.
9 locals recommend
Kebo Valley Club
136 Eagle Lake RdThe oldest golf club in Maine and 8th in the US. There are 18 spectacular and well maintained golf holes, each hole will challenge and excited players of all level. Cadillac Mt. in the background.
Entertainment most nights plus Sunday Brunch with wonderful music and fun. Experience diverse, delicious, and gourmet menu plus a bar to make your taste buds happy.
16 locals recommend
The Upper Deck - Craft Beer - Terrace/Outdoor Dining - Lobster Rolls - Burgers
433 Main StEntertainment most nights plus Sunday Brunch with wonderful music and fun. Experience diverse, delicious, and gourmet menu plus a bar to make your taste buds happy.
The Mount Desert Island YMCA
21 Park StPool, Fitness and Youth Programs.
The Claremont Hotel
22 Claremont RdSightseeing
Maine State Sea Kayak
39 Main StVery adventurous! Check out their website..
A travel agency specializing in trails, describes attractions for the island that include six historic homes dating to the 1700s, a listing on the National Register of Historic Places, a lighthouse, nature features that include nesting bald eagles, waterfowl, as well as deer, and trails, hiking, and camping.[14]
Swans Island Ferry
Granville RoadA travel agency specializing in trails, describes attractions for the island that include six historic homes dating to the 1700s, a listing on the National Register of Historic Places, a lighthouse, nature features that include nesting bald eagles, waterfowl, as well as deer, and trails, hiking, and camping.[14]
A quiet and relaxing alternative to other Bar Harbor boat tours, Island Cruises is based out of Bass Harbor. We have been family owned and operated for over 20 years. Our primary vessel, the 40-foot R.L. Gott, is a “lobster” style passenger boat that carries a small and friendly crowd of no more than 49 passengers.
We’re the perfect venue to see seals, porpoises, herons, osprey, eagles, and other wildlife up close and personal, and haul a lobster trap or two—all while experiencing beautiful scenery and learning the lore of Bass Harbor and Maine’s rich fishing history from local captains Kim and Eli Strauss. Whether you enjoy wildlife or just peaceful scenery, Island Cruises has a great trip
17 locals recommend
Island Cruises
12 Little Island WayA quiet and relaxing alternative to other Bar Harbor boat tours, Island Cruises is based out of Bass Harbor. We have been family owned and operated for over 20 years. Our primary vessel, the 40-foot R.L. Gott, is a “lobster” style passenger boat that carries a small and friendly crowd of no more than 49 passengers.
We’re the perfect venue to see seals, porpoises, herons, osprey, eagles, and other wildlife up close and personal, and haul a lobster trap or two—all while experiencing beautiful scenery and learning the lore of Bass Harbor and Maine’s rich fishing history from local captains Kim and Eli Strauss. Whether you enjoy wildlife or just peaceful scenery, Island Cruises has a great trip
Sailing, Sightseeing, Ferry & Fishing . Frenchman Bay Bar Harbor 2 hour Cruises.
18 locals recommend
Downeast Windjammer Cruises Lines
1 Newport DrSailing, Sightseeing, Ferry & Fishing . Frenchman Bay Bar Harbor 2 hour Cruises.