- Our list of the best things to do in Southwest Harbor, Maine, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Southwest Harbor, 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 13 things to do within the city of Southwest Harbor, ME , followed by 100 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Ellsworth, Mount Desert, Stonington, Castine, Trenton, Blue Hill, Bass Harbor and Northeast Harbor
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Visitors can go on a 1 mile walk or hike in the Barred Island Preserve. The trail ends with a rocky beach. Tourists have also raved about incredible and scenic shots of this attarction.
20.0 Miles
Acadia National Park's Sand Beach is a beach that features soft sand made up of tiny crushed shells. The beach features picnic areas and regularly maintained public bathrooms for visitors.
20.4 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.
20.8 Miles
Owned and operated by artist Elena Kubler, Kubler Elena the Turtle Gallery showcases her work in a variety of media. Kubler's art is characterized by a focus on sustainability and the state of the planet.
24.5 Miles
Castine Kayak Adventures offers kayaking instruction, day trips, overnight trips, and sales. Yankee Magazine and DownEast Magazine have awarded the company for having the best night paddles, known as bioluminescent paddles.
24.5 Miles
Castine Historical Handworks is a quaint gift shop that celebrates traditional craftsmen and artists from the local areas in and around New England. Jewelry, photography, bird carvings, metal work, and fruit preserves are amongst the many offerings.
24.6 Miles
Visitors can learn about the history of Castine at the Castine Historical Society by looking at maps, photographs, artifacts, essays, and books, particularly about the Penobscot Expedition, a Revolutionary War battle. The facility also hosts special exhibits on a regular basis.
24.6 Miles
Guldive Cruises offers two-hour excursions, sunset cruises, and specialty cruises at various locations along the Atlantic coast, and the Caribbean. The vessel that they use is 56 feet long, weigh 46 tons, and was designed by William Hand Jr.
24.6 Miles
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many families used Castine, Maine, as their vacation destination, most notably Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Visitors to Main Street can see many restored buildings where small businesses and art galleries are located.
24.7 Miles
The State of Maine has served as the training boat for the Main Maritime Academy since 1997. When not on training cruises, the ship is open to tours by the public.