- TripBuzz found 92 things to do with kids in or near Mount Desert, Maine, including 82 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Castine and Ellsworth.
- From Somes Sound to Sea Princess Cruises, the Mount Desert area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Hiking Trails, Magic Shows and Specialty Museums.
- Mount Desert is a beautifully scenic harbor village on Main's Mount Desert Island. Primarily a residential location during the summer months, it is a popular tourist destination year round. Water recreation is the most popular draw of the area, as well as the villages natural state park and picturesque gardens.
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The museum features a plethora of maritime treasures that transport the viewer back in time. Foghorns collections, ancient Peapods, and the lights of lighthouses are all items that can be seen up close at the Shore Village Museum.
43.0 Miles
Built in 1852 and with a height of 30 feet, the Owls Head Lighthouse also has on its site the original 1854 keeper's house and the 1895 oil house.
43.0 Miles
97%
297 votes
117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME 4854
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A specialty Museum, the Owls Head Transportation Museum has a wide collection of antique planes and cars. They also host fascinating and exciting events like aerobatic shows, motorcycle exhibits and special edition cars.
43.1 Miles
80%
107 votes
130 Thomaston Street, Rockland, ME 04841
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With its authentic 30 foot-long lobster boat, Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure offers its clients glimpses of the local marine wildlife, including whales. The main purpose is, however, seeing lobsters and other seafood get caught in the captain's traps. Fishing trips are also available.
43.3 Miles
Chickawaukee Lake is a scenic body of water suitable for boating, swimming, and other water sports. Trails for hiking and biking run around its perimeter, and it is stocked with trout for fishermen.
43.3 Miles
Harbor Park is a green space within view of the scenic Rockland Harbor. Host to a variety of special events, festivals, and races, the park also offers walking trails and picnic areas.
43.6 Miles
Birch Point Beach State Park is only a day park and camping here is not allowed. It is renowned for its oceanfront scenery—thus making it a popular hangout for photographers.
49.2 Miles
The scenic St. George River runs through the small coastal town of Camden, offering recreational paddling options. A wide range of trails run along the banks of the river for those seeking land-based activities.