5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Loved the area!
Southwest Harbor, ME
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor
Seawall
Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
The Inn on Mount Desert
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Colonial Inn Ellsworth
321 High Street Ellsworth ME
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Seasider Motel
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park's ...
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National ...
Bar Harbor Condos
7 Brewer Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and West Street Historic ...
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Popular places to visit
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Flying Mountain Trailhead
You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Wonderland Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Wonderland Trail Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour
$15
per traveler
76% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
$13
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
$22
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
$13
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
$13
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
$15
per traveler
Reviews of Southwest Harbor
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Marina community with great views.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
There was a cute antique/collectible shop near the grocery store north of town that had so many items to look through. It was really well stocked.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
More quiet then bar harbor
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Dined at 2 restaurants there. Loved Dry Docked restaurant best.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Great location to the park and quaint little downtown area.
- Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
- Flying Mountain Trailhead
- Wonderland Trail Trailhead
- Beech Cliff Loop
- Wendell Gilley Museum
- Acadia National Park
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching
- Cadillac Mountain
- Village Green
- West Street Historic District
- Jordan Pond
- Schoodic Peninsula
- Otter Cliff
- Shore Path
- Criterion Theater
- Bar Harbor Whale Museum
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- Thunder Hole
- Asticou Azalea Garden
- Bar Harbor Historical Society
- Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
- Downeast Scenic Railroad
- Echo Lake Beach
- Ocean Trail
- Wild Acadia Fun Park
- College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
- Egg Rock Lighthouse
- Agamont Park