Southwest Harbor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor
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.
Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Somes Sound and Asticou Azalea Garden.
The Claremont Hotel
The Inn on Mount Desert
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Bar Harbor Manor
Clean comfortable and quiet room 😌
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Stone Park
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Super cute cottage. Very clean, and very comfortable. Easy check in. Loved that you could tip housekeeping through Venmo!!!!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
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.
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
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
