- 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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Offering a wide range of beautiful artwork from local artists, the Kingman Gallery is a great place for art lovers to visit. Exhibits and events are featured throughout the year.
20.3 Miles
Deer Isle Village is a place where visitors can have a glimpse of the 1950's rural lifestyle within its small local community. The village also includes the famous Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, an opera house and a number of art galleries and studios.
21.1 Miles
Located on a scenic waterfront location, Stonington Village is a peaceful and intimate fishing village community. Visitors to the village commonly enjoy stopping in the art galleries, eating at the local restaurants, or relaxing on the harbor.
21.1 Miles
Deer Isle Granite Museum was founded in 1996 to capture and preserve the history of Deer Isle's quarrying industry. The museum features a working model of a granite quarry with moving cars, trains, and boats.
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Hosting a variety of activities at its facility, Island Community Center is a place where the locals congregate for arts and crafts, sports, and fundraisers. The center hosts a farmer's market where visitors can purchase organic foods from local farmers.
21.1 Miles
Showcasing a mix of nationally recognized and local artists, G Watson Gallery displays paintings that capture the essence of Maine landscapes. Every Sunday, the gallery hosts live music from local jazz musicians.
21.2 Miles
Providing a variety of crafts in the mediums of clay, wood, glass, metal, and more, Blue Heron Gallery focuses on the artistic endeavors of Maine artists. It regularly hosts meet and greet sessions for visitors to interact with the artist.
21.3 Miles
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416 Sunset Rd - Rt 15A, Deer Isle, ME
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Established in 1959, the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society has a mission to preserve, catalog, and enhance awareness of local history and culture. The society maintains a variety of exhibits and galleries.
21.4 Miles
Visitors can go on a 1 mile walk or hike in the Barred Island Preserve. The trail ends with a rocky beach. Tourists have also raved about incredible and scenic shots of this attarction.
21.6 Miles
Art by Katy is a collection of artwork by artist Katy Allgeyer. The artist does paintings with various themes, often with a Florida focus, as well as a series of art rugs.