- Our list of the best things to do in Deer Isle, Maine, features the top 170 nearby activities — including 107 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Deer Isle, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Deer Isle, ME , followed by 156 popular activities in nearby cities, including Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Southwest Harbor, Rockport, Bar Harbor, Castine, Mount Desert, Stonington, Ellsworth, Owls Head, Trenton, Blue Hill, Bass Harbor, Vinalhaven, Searsport, Northeast Harbor, Lincolnville, Port Clyde and Rangeley
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Island Cruises is a local tour company which organizes sightseeing cruises to the outer islands around the Bar Harbor and Acadia.
17.2 Miles
Long sailing adventures, also known as camping on the water trips, are available with the Schooner Timberwind. The ship is a windjammer powered only by air, and a cruise can last up to 6 days.
17.2 Miles
84%
100 votes
Pretty Marsh Road, Rt. 102, Mount Desert, ME 04660
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Tour Acadia National Park with National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental. Located on Great Long Pond, the company leases both canoes and kayaks along with accessories such as paddles and life jackets.
17.3 Miles
Located in Acadia National Park, Mansell Mountain has trails for visitors to hike on that lead to its summit. From the top, visitors can see panoramic views of the mountain range, valley, and ponds.
17.7 Miles
With its 2 ½ miles, Beech Cliff Loop is considered a difficult trail, not only because it climbs ½ mile up, but because there are some steep portions in it.
17.8 Miles
98%
128 votes
360 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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A casual diner with collages of memorabilia on the walls, Quiet Side Cafe & Ice Cream Shop offers dishes from the American cuisine. It is popular for its deserts.
17.8 Miles
Running ecological tours on Mount Desert Island's ecological side, Maine State Sea Kayak has been in this business since 2000. They offer three different four-hour tours like sunset, afternoon and morning tours.
17.8 Miles
Bar Harbor's Village Green is a large park at the town's center. The starting point for many of the town's shuttles and tours, it is sometimes host to concerts, weddings, and special events, and is surrounded by restaurants and shopping.
17.8 Miles
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19 Clark Point Rod, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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Providing private charters, Acadia Sails-Private Day Boat Tours offers short trips aboard a lobster boat. A variety of tours are available including a sunset sail, island tours and a sailing instruction excursion.
17.8 Miles
The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center and museum that covers the work of nature carver Wendell Gilley. The center teaches bird carving, shows art exhibits, and conducts education programs about art and nature.