Free & Cheap Things to Do in Deer Isle, ME

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Deer Isle, Maine, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arts & Crafts Classes, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Barred Island Preserve to Deer Isle Village, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Deer Isle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockland, Camden, Bar Harbor and Belfast.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Deer Isle, Maine, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arts & Crafts Classes, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Barred Island Preserve to Deer Isle Village, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Deer Isle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockland, Camden, Bar Harbor and Belfast.
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25.9 Miles
93% 135 votes
Hiking Trails Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
The Bar Island Trails feature tow different hiking difficulty ratings. The trails to the island are rated easy while paths on the actual island are moderate since they carry visitors in the heavily forested interior with a slightly steep climb.
25.9 Miles
90% 187 votes
Kayaking 48 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Coastal Kayaking Tours offers tours on the east and west sides of Mount Desert Island and Bar Harbor's coast. Half-day, full-day, and sunset tours are offered. Harbor seals, porpoises, and bald eagles are often seen.
25.9 Miles
100% 78 votes
Bird Watching 39 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
Down East Birdwatching & Nature Tours offers personalized birdwatching and nature tours for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Their goal is to help patrons discover flora and fauna with a special emphasis on native and migratory birds.
25.9 Miles
94% 164 votes
Movie Theaters 33 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
Both independent and more sophisticated award winning films are presented at the Reel Pizza Cinerama. In addition to the movies, guests can enjoy a wide range of pizzas to be savored during the show.
26.0 Miles
97% 668 votes
Comedy Clubs 15 Cottage St., 2nd Floor, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
At least six nights a week, Improv Acadia offers two comedy shows, often based on audience suggestions. Occasionally, the company shows a film and the cast creates new sound effects to go with the movie based on audience suggestions.
26.0 Miles
96% 689 votes
Kayaking 39 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
National Park Sea Harbor Tours offers 5 1/2 to 6 mile trips around the western shore of Acadia sometimes including Western Bay, Blue Hill Bay, and Somes Sound. Participants in the half-day trip see marine birds, harbor seals, gray seals, and harbor porpoises.
26.0 Miles
93% 149 votes
Parks Main Street / West Street, Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Agamont Park offers a slope of lawn where visitors can observe a panoramic view of Bar Harbor. The park features a historic Shore Path and a walking path that provides spectacular views of the ocean and the Porcupine Islands.
26.1 Miles
96% 2414 votes
Scenic Walks begins at the Town Pier, Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Since 1880, people have been hiking along the half-mile Shore Path on Mount Desert Island's eastern shore. Along the way, hikers can see the Porcupine Islands in the distance, view four mansions, and the granite shores.
27.1 Miles
51% 71 votes
Scenic Railroads 34 High Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 MoreLess Info
Downeast Scenic Railroad shows mostly scenic images of the forest during the trip. While on board, some history of the attraction is given along the way through a recording. Some train enthusiasts have found this well worth their time.
29.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 166 Winkumpaugh Road, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
The Telephone Museum is an interactive museum featuring working telephone switchboards, switching systems, and telephones. From hand-crank magneto phones to manual switch boards, visitors are encouraged to get their hands on the equipment and explore the history of the telephone.
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