Manset Travel Guide
Southwest Harbor





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.
Wendell Gilley Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wendell Gilley Museum during your trip to Southwest Harbor. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.
Beech Cliff Loop
Enjoy a trip to Beech Cliff Loop and popular activities such as hiking in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle
Top hotels in Manset

The Inn on Mount Desert
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Bar Harbor Manor
Clean room, great staff, accommodating for the weekend tournament in town
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Seasider Motel
The rooms were clean and as described! Walkable into town, but also only a 10/15 min drive to Acadia national park, great location! Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Stone Park

Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
Other neighbourhoods around Manset

Seawall
While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.
