Pretty Marsh Travel Guide
Mount Desert
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Popular places to visit
Long Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh.
Jordan Pond
See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.
Carriage Roads
Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.
Somes Sound
Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
Echo Lake Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Echo Lake Beach during your trip to Mount Desert? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
After visiting Mount Desert Island Historical Society, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Desert. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Things to do
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Top hotels in Pretty Marsh
Seasider Motel
"Loved it here and would stay again! Cute, charming, felt safe here as 2 single females. All the staff was friendly and helpful, snacks and drinks available 24/7, convenient location, we drove but is very walkable to the water, shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Anchorage Motel
"Great clean basic room for a stay in Bar Harbor. Super comfortable beds for a good sleep after a day of hiking"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
"Hotel and rooms are clean. Old building with no upgrades. Try to avoid downstairs, you can easily hear footsteps. Little overpriced for the amenities that are provided."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Acadia Ocean View Hotel
"Beautiful place great location but the bed was a little hard"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Main Street Motel
"Nice enough room. Coffee in the morning was excellent. Proximity to downtown and the National Park was great. Even though right downtown, the room remained quiet."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Stone Park
"Room was exceptionally clean. Location was perfect. Only downside was the air-conditioning did not have a vent in the bedroom so if you keep the door closed the living room area will stay cold while the bedroom got kind of hot. Also like others mentioned, no elevator so carrying luggage up the stairs ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pretty Marsh
Somesville
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Somesville. You might want to make time for a stop at Acadia National Park or Long Pond.
Otter Creek
Bars and parks are just a few things travellers like about Otter Creek. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hall Quarry
Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.
