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Mount Desert Island

Clark Point Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-5005
Near Otter Point looking towards Great Head
Ocean Path Trail, Acadia NP
Ocean Path Trail, Acadia NP
Ocean Path Trail, Acadia NP
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Ranked #1 of 25 attractions in Bar Harbor
5.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Islands
Activities: Biking, Swimming, Sailing, Hiking
Owner 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 » Owner description: 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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Salem, New Hampshire
1 review
“Great Place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Nice place to get away, beautiful and scenic, great place for hiking trails. I think Mid-May is the best time to visit. More

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Boston, MA.
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Disney Maine”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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A T-Shirt and lobster roll town, with outrageous homes in the middle of Acadia National Park. The park is so manicured that you could cruise it on a golf cart. Felt like "Maine Disney". Go to Winter Harbor, across Frenchman's Bay for real Maine wilderness. More

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ashland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“always a great place to get away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
1
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friendly people, great hiking trails, ect... always an adventure to travel, many shops, many things to see and exhibit More

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Clarks Green, PA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Mount Desert Island”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Mount Desert Island is very beautiful and extraordinary. It is the home of Acadia National Park, as well as the town of Bar Harbor. It has quite a diverse topography from sea to the highest point (Cadillac Mountain) on the east coast. Quite impressive overall. More

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Farmington, Maine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Visit in mid-to-late May”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I loved visiting Acadia in its down season. I didn't like that the Jordan House was not open. More

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Truckee, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great Drive”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Sun came out for our drive in mid-May. Little traffic and fantastic views. We're from the West Coast and it reminded us of parts of Oregon and Ireland. More

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s. fla
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Heaven on earth”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Don't miss heading here if you're Down East , as they call it. More

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Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Excellent Outdoor Adventure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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April school vacation on a warm, sunny Mt. Desert Island is a great trip. It is a not crowded time to visit, and we could not have asked for more perfect weather. We biked the Carriage Roads in Acadia NP with lakes, stone bridges, and quiet trees all around. We hiked the Ocean Path Trail to crawl along the rocky... More

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Westminster, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Scenic, pristine Maine setting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Peaceful and untainted scenery on Mount Desert Island. Hiking, swimming, horseback riding, carriage riding, ocean viewing, mountain viewing down on a mulitude of islands, whale watching kayaking, and much more. Don't go near the city of Bar Harbor, however, when the cruise ships are in port. Travel the back roads to see turn of the century cottages and inlets of... More

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Arlington, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Worth the visit and spend some time.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
1
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We have been here many times and see no reason not to return again. Magical. More

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