Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mount Desert, ME

  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Desert, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Magic Shows, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
  • From Thuya Gardens to Somes Sound, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Castine and Ellsworth.
  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Desert, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Magic Shows, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
  • From Thuya Gardens to Somes Sound, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Castine and Ellsworth.
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10.6 Miles
38% 213 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 446 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, ME MoreLess Info
Wolves, bears, alligators, white tigers, owls and vultures – these are some of the animals which find their home at the Acadia Zoo-Kisma Preserve. It is also a center where abandoned domestic animals or other wild animals can find their home.
11.6 Miles
79% 160 votes
Family Fun Center 233 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, ME 04605 MoreLess Info
Water slides, go-karts, aerial zip lines and plenty of other things can make Wild Acadia Fun Park worthy of the visitor's time. It also has its own Snack Shack and can host special events, such as birthday parties.
12.8 Miles
100% 16 votes
Kayaking 61 Toashuh Way, Ellsworth, ME 4605 MoreLess Info
Student-centered sea kayak instruction is provided by Pinniped Kayak for paddlers in eastern Maine. Kayak trips are also conducted by the service, including quiet island day paddles or adventurous tidal races.
13.9 Miles
90% 40 votes
Historic Sites Rte. 172, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Ellsworth, Woodlawn is a 180-acre estate with a historic house museum, gardens, and a public park. Visitors can jog, walk, bike, play croquet, and hike on pristine trails.
14.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 225 High Street, Ellsworth, ME 4605 MoreLess Info
Maine Coast Cinemas is a small 2 screen movie theater that features first run films. The theater is a part of the Maine Coast Mall Shopping Center, offering access to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants.
14.5 Miles
100% 19 votes
Bookstores 2 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 MoreLess Info
Blue Hill Books is a small town bookstore located in Pleasant Street. They have comfortable places to sit and browse for books. There is also a children's books selection in the lower level.
15.0 Miles
100% 13 votes
Art Gallery 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by artists Linda and Ken Perrin, Atlantic Art Glass is a gallery and creative space that showcases glass art. The gallery also offers classes in glass blowing.
15.1 Miles
98% 42 votes
Specialty Shops 29 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 MoreLess Info
Customers of the Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters in Main Street has talked about drinking the finest coffee at competitive rates. They also serve homemade pastries and cookies, sandwiches and breads, and more. Their seats offer a good videw of the river.
15.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery Ellsworth, ME 04420 MoreLess Info
At Leap of Faith Artistry, visitors can view and purchase paintings with a spiritual theme. The gallery often hosts live painting sessions where visitors can see the artist at work.
15.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling Triangle, Ellsworth, ME 4605 MoreLess Info
Offering open bowling as well as league play, Eastward Bowling Lanes is a bowling alley and indoor amusement complex. It features equipment rentals and a variety of refreshments, including pizza, and hosts parties.
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