Southwest Harbor the Quietside:
known for its lovely village athmosphere is just bit slower in pace. A great place to use as your base operation to visit the many points of interest. Take the Cat to Nova Scotia from Bar Harbor, Ferry to Swans Island or the outer islands. Hike Acadia National Park be sure to watch the sun come up atop Cadillac Mountain. This area is breath taking in its natural beauty. Jordan Pond House for tea and a must for lobster Beals is just one of the many lobster Pounds to satisfy your seafood cravings. Bass Harbor Lighthouse will take you back in time as you gaze across to Swans Island. Canoe,kayak,sail and motor rentals are all available as well as fishing trips Golf at Causeway Club, Southwest Harbor, Kebo Golf Clun in Bar Harbor, or Northeast Harbor..
Down East Maine noted for its many islands :
and sea coast history will entice the visitor to return again and again to take in its majesty. The Seawall area in Manset is where the locals usually come once a day to remind themselves why they live in the area, Just rocks and water in natural formation can not be duplicated in beauty. You and your party will filnd this a true 'Vacationland' with something for everyone. Somes Sound, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Bass Harbor are just a few places to explore. There are local shops for food and any thing you may need. LL Bean has an outlet shop in nearby Ellsworth.
Use the Island Explorer Bus:
This system has continuous loops circling the many highltights of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.. Pack lunch bring your bike and explore , grab your swimsuit stop at Echo Lake to swim. Rent a canoe at Long Pond, site see atop Acadia, lunch in Bar Harbor or any of the villages. The bus will be back and you wont have to worry about parking. This bus runs on donations with LL Bean making a generous donation every year.
