Things to do in Mount Desert Island
Activities, attractions and tours
Visit Mount Desert Island
Browse Mount Desert Island activities by category
Explore activitiesExplore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
Book with easeSkip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
Treat yourselfMembers save % or more when you book activities.
What to do in Mount Desert Island
Popular places to visit
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.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
Enjoy an outing to Bar Harbor Whale Watching during your stay in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
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.
Asticou Azalea Garden
Explore the lovely green spaces of Asticou Azalea Garden and also enjoy the hiking trails in Northeast Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Criterion Theater
You can enjoy a show at Criterion Theater during your stay in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Areas of Mount Desert Island
Downtown Bar Harbor
While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Island Artisans.
Somesville
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Somesville. You might want to make time for a stop at Acadia National Park or Long Pond.
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.
Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.
Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Somes Sound and Asticou Azalea Garden.
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.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Cabin Rentals in Bar Harbor
- Hilton Hotels in Otter Creek
- Cabin Rentals in Ellsworth
- Cabin Rentals in Southwest Harbor
- Cabin Rentals in Eastbrook
- Cabin Rentals in Sedgwick
- Cabin Rentals in Gouldsboro
- Sorrento Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Mount Desert
- Motels in Hancock
- Winter Harbor Hotels
- B&B in Sedgwick
- Cabin Rentals in Blue Hill
- 4 Star Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Hotels near Garland Farm
- Vacation Homes in Brooklin
- Romantic Hotel Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Hotels near Sullivan Harbor Farm
- Steuben Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Hancock
- Hotels near Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
- Trenton Hotels
- Hotels near Asticou Azalea Garden
- Lamoine Hotels
- Otter Creek Hotels
- Luxury Hotel Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Rv Parks in Acadia Mountain Trailhead
- Cottages in Tremont
- Romantic Hotel Hotels in Northeast Harbor
- Cheap Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Villas in Tremont
- B&B in Southwest Harbor
- 5 Star Hotels in Bernard
- Bass Harbor Hotels
- Lodges in Steuben
- Cabin Rentals in Tremont
- Hall Quarry Hotels
- Guest Houses in Blue Hill
- Family Hotel Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Hotels near Jordan Pond
- Cabin Rentals in Bernard
- Cheap Hotels in Ellsworth
- Cottages in Ellsworth
- Cottages in Seal Cove
- Hotels near Acadia National Park
- 5 Star Hotels in Somesville
- Condo Rentals in Southwest Harbor
- Cabin Rentals in Steuben
- Winery Hotel Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Hotels near Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- Hotels near L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet
- Tremont Hotels
- Cottages in Steuben
- Hotels near Jonathan Fisher House
- 3 Star Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Cabin Rentals in Penobscot
- Hotels near West Street Historic District
- B&B in Bar Harbor
- Lamoine Beach Hotels
- Beach Hotel Hotels in Bass Harbor
- Hancock Point Hotels
- B&B in Great Duck Island
- Ellsworth Hotels
- Business Hotel Hotels in Bar Harbor
- Cabin Rentals in Prospect Harbor
- Corea Hotels
- Hotels near Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
- Vacation Homes in Acadia Mountain Trailhead
- Hotels near Echo Lake Beach
- Hotels near Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
- Cottages in Sedgwick
- Apartments in Bar Harbor
- Bar Harbor Hotels
- Brooklin Hotels
- B&B in Bernard
- Hotels near Bar Harbor Whale Watching