- 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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Blue Hill Books is a small town bookstore located in Pleasant Street. They have comfortable places to sit and browse for books. There is also a children's books selection in the lower level.
15.0 Miles
Owned and operated by artists Linda and Ken Perrin, Atlantic Art Glass is a gallery and creative space that showcases glass art. The gallery also offers classes in glass blowing.
15.1 Miles
Customers of the Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters in Main Street has talked about drinking the finest coffee at competitive rates. They also serve homemade pastries and cookies, sandwiches and breads, and more. Their seats offer a good videw of the river.
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.
15.1 Miles
At Leap of Faith Artistry, visitors can view and purchase paintings with a spiritual theme. The gallery often hosts live painting sessions where visitors can see the artist at work.
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
A family entertainment facility, Wild Acadia Funpark features zip lines, water slides, a pool, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a climbing wall and go-karts. The park provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade game machines and party facilities.
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.