- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Desert, Maine, features the top 117 nearby activities — including 75 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Desert, 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 11 things to do within the city of Mount Desert, ME , followed by 106 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Castine, Stonington, Trenton, Blue Hill, Bass Harbor and Northeast Harbor
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A quaint freshwater swimming area, Shirttail Point is a small nook with a large expanse of shallow water safe for small children. The area also has a grassy area to picnic and sun all the way to the water's edge.
38.6 Miles
The Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park is a leisure park that features an herb garden, a gazebo titled 'The Hexagon', and a greenhouse. The park offers guided nature walks, bug safaris, and weekend workshops.
38.6 Miles
Camden-Rockport Historical Society maintains the Conway Homestead Museum, which is comprised of an eighteenth century house, nineteenth century barn, a blacksmith shop and a maple sugar house. It also contains the Cramer Museum which exhibits artifacts, memorabilia and archives.
38.6 Miles
Owned by the town of Rockport, the Rockport Opera House hosts the Bay Chamber Concert series. The facility features a large auditorium, a kitchen, a meeting space, and a green room, and is available for rent.
38.6 Miles
Home of the UMaine basketball team, Cross Insurance Center hosts a variety of community events, ranging from concerts from nationally recognized musicians to educational lectures. The center can seat up to 8,000 people and often hosts local conventions.
38.8 Miles
A unique statue in its own right, the Andre the Seal Statue is dedicated to a seal which was saved by a local fisherman, becoming a sort of local mascot. The marble statue was unveiled by Andre himself, 8 years before he died in 1986.
38.8 Miles
Camden Sailing Charters offers private boat tours through the waters of Maine. The charter offers midday and sunset cruises on the scenic and peaceful Biscayne Bay and Indian River Lagoon.
38.8 Miles
Landscaped with shrubs and fountains, Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf offers a challenging miniature golf course for children. The course is outdoors and features several obstacles like water and elevation challenges.
38.9 Miles
The Rockport Marine Park is situated directly on the harbor waterfront. Guests are able to enjoy activities like canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, fishing, hiking, picnicking, walking paths, and general lounging on the beach.
39.0 Miles
Named after the 20 foot-high cascade on its premises, the Cascade Park has amenities for the entire family, including trails, a gazebo and picnic areas.