- 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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Acadia National Park's Sand Beach is a beach that features soft sand made up of tiny crushed shells. The beach features picnic areas and regularly maintained public bathrooms for visitors.
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Owned and operated by artist Elena Kubler, Kubler Elena the Turtle Gallery showcases her work in a variety of media. Kubler's art is characterized by a focus on sustainability and the state of the planet.
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Castine Kayak Adventures offers kayaking instruction, day trips, overnight trips, and sales. Yankee Magazine and DownEast Magazine have awarded the company for having the best night paddles, known as bioluminescent paddles.
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Visitors can learn about the history of Castine at the Castine Historical Society by looking at maps, photographs, artifacts, essays, and books, particularly about the Penobscot Expedition, a Revolutionary War battle. The facility also hosts special exhibits on a regular basis.
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Castine Historical Handworks is a quaint gift shop that celebrates traditional craftsmen and artists from the local areas in and around New England. Jewelry, photography, bird carvings, metal work, and fruit preserves are amongst the many offerings.
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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many families used Castine, Maine, as their vacation destination, most notably Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Visitors to Main Street can see many restored buildings where small businesses and art galleries are located.
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The State of Maine has served as the training boat for the Main Maritime Academy since 1997. When not on training cruises, the ship is open to tours by the public.
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The Wilson Museum features exhibits to help people understand the growth of man's ability to make tools from the Paleolithic times to the Native Americans. Visitors see rocks, shells, ship models, reconstructed 1905 kitchen, and a Victorian Parlor.
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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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Showcasing a variety of paintings, Adam Gallery features work depicting nature and other landscapes. The gift shop offers post cards with the paintings from the gallery printed on them for visitors to purchase.