- 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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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.
14.2 Miles
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.
15.1 Miles
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165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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The Grand Auditorium of Hancock County is a center for the performing arts that provides a wide range of cultural programs and productions. The Grand offers art and classic films along with live broadcasts of The Met.
15.2 Miles
Wild Acadia Funpark offers a variety of activities. Patrons can zip line, try the ropes course or rock climb. The park also offers go cart racing, mini golf, water slides and Aerial Adventure.
15.2 Miles
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.
15.4 Miles
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.
17.2 Miles
Stanwood Homestead Museum & Bird Sanctuary is a 200-acre bird refuge that is worth a visit when you are in Ellsworth. Visitors can hike, walk and go on a picnic in this attraction.
17.7 Miles
Edgar M. Tennis Preserve features a variety of ocean-front and woodland trails. Hikers can bird watch, as the area is home to osprey and eagles, or simply take in the fruit trees and historic markers along the trail complex.
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17 Hardy's Hill Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627
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Driftwood Kayak – Day Tours takes visitors on kayaking excursion adventures with personable expert guides in charge. Tours offer basic kayaking techniques, small island explorations and sighting of porpoises for hours of fun.