Top Things to do in Mount Desert Island
What to do and see in Mount Desert Island, DownEast and Acadia Maine: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Mount Desert (pronounced “dessert”) Island is the largest isle in Maine and the second largest on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Though it boasts a small residential community, Mount Desert claims more than two million visitors each year; all of whom are enamored with its quaint feel, stunning beaches, and access to saltwater and freshwater lakes. Popular water activities include kayaking, fishing, and canoeing, though many prefer to take in amazing sunrises and scenic vistas while exploring one of the island’s 25 trails.
Restaurants in Mount Desert Island
1. Harbourside Drive
2. Jesup Memorial Library
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
3. Duck Brook Bridge
4. Land Bridge to Bar Island
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4.5 based on 1,301 reviews
Reviewed By 185barbp - Madison, United States
as soon as you arrive in the Bar Harbor area check out the tide schedule so you know when you can walk this and go when you can walk it and when you cannot to see the difference. Incredible experience.
5. Bar Harbor Congregational Church
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
This White Church is the 3rd iteration of the Congregational Church; the original (1853) White Church was replaced by a granite church in 1942 and, after that church was destroyed in fire, the third and last (1951) form of the church took shape. It is very similar to the original church and feels so very "New England." Although the church opens on Sundays for worship (and not during the week for visits), it is a very welcoming religious community and holds a community-wide dinner every Tuesday night. It also promotes itself as hate-free, writing its message in 5 languages. The meaning is perfectly clear. The historical 1790 cemetery is right next door; a much earlier Congregational Minister is credited with its founding. The Civil War monument in the cemetery honors the contribution made by then-Eden's son, in defense of the Union. The church is on one of the most interesting streets in Bar Harbor: Mt. Desert. Next to Main Street, this is one street we'd highly recommend for an in-town walking tour of this history-rich Main treasure called Bar Harbor.
6. The Gallery at Somes Sound
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
7. Light Sparkles Studio
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2.0 based on 10 reviews
