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Mount Desert Island


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 34 attractions in Bar Harbor
Traveler Description:
Home to Acadia National Park, this island off the coast of Maine with its beaches, sweeping cliffs and mountains offers visitors numerous recreational...... more » Home to Acadia National Park, this island off the coast of Maine with its beaches, sweeping cliffs and mountains offers visitors numerous recreational activities, from hiking, biking and following nature trails to swimming, sailing and kayaking. « less
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Attraction type: Island, Other
Activities: Biking, Swimming, Sailing, Hiking
Address: Clark Point Road Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Tel: 207-288-5005

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4 of 5 stars
bigapple134   3 contributions
Central Florida
Oct 12, 2009

Just returned to our Bangor hotel after a day trip to MDI and Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and other scenic areas on the island. Beautiful day with sunshine and blue skies...panoramic view unparalleled as previous reports have mentioned. But, beware that the bridge/road to the island is under construction. We waited 1/2 hour to get on the island this... more

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5 of 5 stars
kielar   17 contributions
North America
Aug 16, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If you do not like beautiful hikes and breath taking scenery. I have mixed feelings about recommending this destination since would love to know that in 20 years it has not gotten over run with hoards of people and bus tours. One and only complaint was that with all the acreage there was no MTB singletrack trails, just carriage roads... more

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5 of 5 stars
PocahontasTraveler   13 contributions
Richmond, Virginia
Aug 11, 2009

Mt. Desert Island is so beautiful! I would like to go back every year! more

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5 of 5 stars
nhjimmyd   26 contributions
New Hampshire
Aug 15, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Exploring the wonders of Acadia is what make this stunningly beautiful Maine island a natural marvel that should be experienced from every avenue. We found that the forty plus miles of carriage trails are a biker’s dream. Before you arrive beware: Acadia is a glacially formed island, and, as a result, hills abound; be prepared for few level areas to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sarizona   73 contributions
Enfield, Connecticut
Aug 5, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This should definitely be the top attraction in the area. It's houses the national park, for crying out loud. Being from New England, I am very comfortable in this setting. I like to have both the trees and the ocean very near to me at all times, and Mount Desert Island delivered. Sand Beach in Acadia National Park is one... more

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5 of 5 stars
PAfamily07   45 contributions
pa
Jun 18, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

If you have any doubt about seeing Acadia national park, one visit will erase that. While I have not had the pleasure of seeing the West Coast, Mount Desert Island is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Combining mountains with oceans and the fantastic colors, anyone who likes the outdoors or even just scenic views, you MUST see... more

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5 of 5 stars
knoop111503   27 contributions
Hutto, Texas
Oct 13, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

Acadia NP is beautiful from every view - from the panoramic views on top of Cadillac Mountain to Sand Beach & the coast to walking around Jordan Pond - breathtaking! And the town of Bar Harbor - shops of all kinds, great food - lobster everything, the Ocean trail (beautiful views!), harbor cruises, whale watching, etc. Mt Desert Island and... more

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4 of 5 stars
asdaven   176 contributions
Maryland
Aug 16, 2007
8
people found this review helpful

Mount Desert Island is very beautiful. It is a large island, but at the same time it is small. Acadia National Park is beautiful and there are many lakes and mountains on the island in addition to the coastline. I enjoyed the towns of Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor, which were a little quieter than Bar Harbor and less commercial.... more

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5 of 5 stars
makgambit   70 contributions
cleveland
Sep 22, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

Way to much to see. From forests, to the beach, to Thunder gorge. It has it all. Plus the views from Cadilac mt are wonderful. more

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5 of 5 stars
TriplettJ   2 contributions
Columbia SC
Jul 20, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

Absolutely beautiful park, with incredible ocean and mountain views and plenty of hiking trails. We had a picnic on the large rocks facing the ocean, which create incredible sprays when the tide comes in. It was beautiful, but watch out for the gulls; they will happily snap up your food if your not guarding it. Also, wear some sunblock! We... more

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Mount Desert Island Address

Clark Point Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Tel: 207-288-5005