Things to Do with Kids in Southwest Harbor, ME

  • TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Southwest Harbor, Maine, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Ellsworth and Castine.
  • From Vagabond Deep Sea Fishing to Mansell Boat Rental, the Southwest Harbor area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Sailing, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • Located on Maine's Mount Desert Island is the small town of Southwest Harbor. Home to a modest population of just over 1,700, the area is known as a quiet jewel favored by travelers looking to relax and enjoy waterfront recreation. The city offers exceptional fresh seafood, ferry rides to Great Cranberry Island and hosts an annual Flamingo Day Parade.
  • TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Southwest Harbor, Maine, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Ellsworth and Castine.
  • From Vagabond Deep Sea Fishing to Mansell Boat Rental, the Southwest Harbor area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Sailing, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • Located on Maine's Mount Desert Island is the small town of Southwest Harbor. Home to a modest population of just over 1,700, the area is known as a quiet jewel favored by travelers looking to relax and enjoy waterfront recreation. The city offers exceptional fresh seafood, ferry rides to Great Cranberry Island and hosts an annual Flamingo Day Parade.
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39.6 Miles
89% 99 votes
Hiking Trails Rangeley, ME MoreLess Info
Bald Mountain, part of the Maine Birding Trail, has two paths to the summit where hikers often see spruce grouse, gray jay, boreal chickadees, and blackpoll warblers. From the summit, hikers can see Rangeley Lake, Cupsuptic Lake, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Saddleback Mountain, Elephant Mountain, and Mount Washingt…
40.1 Miles
82% 114 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding Hosmer Pond, Camden, ME 04843 MoreLess Info
Opened to the view of the Atlantic Ocean, the Camden Snow Bowl offers plenty of entertaining opportunities no matter the season, which include: hiking, sports courts, swimming and fishing during the warm season, ski slopes, ice-skating and a 400 foot-long toboggan chute during the cold season.
40.6 Miles
100% 208 votes
Sailing Windjammer Wharf - Capt Spear Drive, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
Buffalohead Sailing Charters has two hour to multiday sails available on their 32-foot vintage wooden gaff sloop. The company specializes in small groups of four people and under, and people can bring their own food and alcohol, or have the company cater the sailing.
40.6 Miles
94% 1080 votes
Lighthouses Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
It took over 18 years in the late 1800s and 700,000 tons of granite to create the breakwater now known as Rockland Breakwater Light. The original light was placed there in 1902, and visitors can go on volunteer docent led tours.
40.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Sailing Harbor Park, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
The Friendship Sloop named Anna R. is utilized by the Rockland Sailing Co. for both day tours and private charters. The trips covered by the boat include cruising around the Rockland harbor to see historic schooners, lighthouses, and fishing boats.
40.7 Miles
91% 324 votes
Lighthouses One Park Drive, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
With its largest collection of Fresnel lighthouses lenses, the Maine Lighthouse Museum has the most lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard Memorabilia in America.
40.7 Miles
92% 238 votes
Visitor Centers 311 Main Street, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
Opened in 2006 and dedicated to the seabirds which can leave in all types of coastal environments, the Project Puffin Visitor Center presents its visitors with useful information about the local wildlife, which includes photos and videos.
40.7 Miles
99% 164 votes
Movie Theaters 345 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Picking only a few of the main Hollywood releases, the Strand Theater mainly presents independent and art-house movies. It can also host theatre plays, live music performances and other events.
40.7 Miles
100% 34 votes
Paddleboarding 481 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Thorfin Expeditions has instructors who teach standup paddle boarding, outdoor education, and lead multisport adventures for individuals and as team building exercises. The company also offers new and used paddleboards for sale.
40.7 Miles
67% 6 votes
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Buoy Park

Parks Park Drive 1-L-1, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
Stroll the boardwalk and enjoy the fresh air while taking in the view of the harbor at Buoy Park. See a variety of anchors and buoys from days gone by and tour the nostalgic Lighthouse Museum.
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