- Our list of the best things to do in Ellsworth, Maine, features the top 110 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ellsworth, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Ellsworth, ME , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Bangor, Southwest Harbor, Castine, Mount Desert, Trenton, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Bass Harbor and Northeast Harbor
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14.0 Miles
Ship Harbor Nature Trail is a small 1.5 mile long gravel path which offers a hike with scenic views of the Ship Harbor as well as the Ocean.
14.0 Miles
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19 votes
62 Beech Hill Crossroad, Mount Desert, ME
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A museum dedicated to preserving the granite industry, the Maine Granite Industry Museum houses a collection of mining artifacts and exhibits. The museum showcases granite samples from the mines, photos, books, and the tools and equipment used in mining granite.
14.2 Miles
Housed in a former Masonic hall in the heart of Acadia National Park, Acadia Repertory Theatre is home to a summer stock theater company. Performing in a small, intimate space, they present a seasonal variety of dramatic productions.
14.4 Miles
The Bar Island Trails feature tow different hiking difficulty ratings. The trails to the island are rated easy while paths on the actual island are moderate since they carry visitors in the heavily forested interior with a slightly steep climb.
14.5 Miles
Visitors to the Hull Visitors Center can learn more about the Arcadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The center offers audiovisual programs, self-guided CD tours, schedules to other park and Bar Harbor activities, and ranger led programs.
14.5 Miles
Offering tours through the beautiful Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, Sea Venture Boat Tours is a privately owned touring company. Guests board the Reflection for a highly customized, and relaxing, private tour.
14.7 Miles
Conducted in the waters both in and around the Acadia National Park, the company Acadia Stand Up Paddleboarding offers many services and tours in the region. Visitors can have paddleboarding instruction, access rentals, and take yoga classes as well.
14.7 Miles
When the land is exposed due to the low tide, the Land Bridge to Bar Island is accessible by way of walking, biking or ATV. High cliffs overlooking Bar Harbor await you at the end in Acadia State Park.
14.8 Miles
93%
100 votes
West Street, Bar Harbor, ME
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Bar Harbor Whalewatch Co. Lighthouse Tour has been a regional favorite for over 25 years. Guests can enjoy boating, spot a whale, or even enjoy a nature cruise to see puffins and other wild animals.
14.9 Miles
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company offers whale and puffin watching tours, lighthouse tours, lobster fishing, and cruises to Baker Island. Visitors on these tours often see dolphins, eagles, porpoises, puffins, seals, and whales.