Duck Cove Cottage

Tricia
Duck Cove Cottage

Sightseeing

parking is tricky during the height of the season FYI.
51 locals recommend
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse Rd
51 locals recommend
parking is tricky during the height of the season FYI.
Seawall has a great picnic area with fire pits. There is usually plenty of parking available.
24 locals recommend
Seawall
24 locals recommend
Seawall has a great picnic area with fire pits. There is usually plenty of parking available.
This is our only hike that you can get a car to the top as well so even if you only wanted to go up the trail someone could meet you at the top to bring you back down. Or you can drive up and down it so you can get the view without all the hard work! But the last couple of years you do have to make a reservation to go up the mt
128 locals recommend
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
128 locals recommend
This is our only hike that you can get a car to the top as well so even if you only wanted to go up the trail someone could meet you at the top to bring you back down. Or you can drive up and down it so you can get the view without all the hard work! But the last couple of years you do have to make a reservation to go up the mt
This is a fun and easy hike for kids but still has great views of the Somes Sound. It also has a nice beach in the middle which is fun for a picnic site or swimming.
17 locals recommend
Flying Mountain Hiking Trail
96 Fernald Point Rd
17 locals recommend
This is a fun and easy hike for kids but still has great views of the Somes Sound. It also has a nice beach in the middle which is fun for a picnic site or swimming.
This is an exciting hike up with some ladders and bars but also a mellow hike back down the back side of the mountain with a nice pond called the bowl in the middle of it. (I didn't bring my kids on this until they were a little older because of the narrow trail
9 locals recommend
The Beehive
9 locals recommend
This is an exciting hike up with some ladders and bars but also a mellow hike back down the back side of the mountain with a nice pond called the bowl in the middle of it. (I didn't bring my kids on this until they were a little older because of the narrow trail
This is an intense trail not for the faint of heart
9 locals recommend
Precipice Trail
Precipice Trail
9 locals recommend
This is an intense trail not for the faint of heart
Great stroll for families and pets. Pretty flat and follows along the shoreline.
23 locals recommend
Ship Harbor Trail
Ship Harbor Trail
23 locals recommend
Great stroll for families and pets. Pretty flat and follows along the shoreline.
Great easy trail for families and dogs
42 locals recommend
Wonderland Trail
Wonderland Trail
42 locals recommend
Great easy trail for families and dogs

Food scene

87 locals recommend
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston Rd
87 locals recommend
Great food and drinks. Take out or dine in available.
Next Level Sports Lounge
386 Main St
Great food and drinks. Take out or dine in available.
Good breakfast option.
24 locals recommend
Milagro Coffee & Espresso
204 Main St
24 locals recommend
Good breakfast option.
Good food, drinks, and views
18 locals recommend
Seafood Ketch
47 Shore Rd
18 locals recommend
Good food, drinks, and views
Our favorite thing to get here is the dough boys and girls. Yummy
Maine-ly Delights Restaurant
48 Granville Rd
Our favorite thing to get here is the dough boys and girls. Yummy
Close by the property and great food.
9 locals recommend
Quietside Snacks
298 Tremont Road
9 locals recommend
Close by the property and great food.
Good homecooked food and yummy ice cream
17 locals recommend
Quietside Cafe and Ice Cream shop
11 Seal Cove Rd
17 locals recommend
Good homecooked food and yummy ice cream
One of the best lobster rolls on the island
8 locals recommend
Archie's Lobster
90 Tremont Road
8 locals recommend
One of the best lobster rolls on the island
yummy deserts, bread, and meals.
32 locals recommend
Little Notch Bakery and Café
340 Main St
32 locals recommend
yummy deserts, bread, and meals.
Good food and drinks. Family friendly.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Drydock & Inn
357 Main St
21 locals recommend
Good food and drinks. Family friendly.

Beaches

93 locals recommend
Sand Beach
93 locals recommend
This is a fun beach for kids and adults alike. There are bathrooms and changing stalls. Plus, a place to clean your feet before getting back in your car. There is also a hiking trail from this parking lot.
30 locals recommend
Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach Rd
30 locals recommend
This is a fun beach for kids and adults alike. There are bathrooms and changing stalls. Plus, a place to clean your feet before getting back in your car. There is also a hiking trail from this parking lot.

Shopping

49 locals recommend
Southwest Harbor
49 locals recommend
Great shopping at local shops and great food
284 locals recommend
Bar Harbor
284 locals recommend
Great shopping at local shops and great food

Boating

21 locals recommend
Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main St
21 locals recommend
83 locals recommend
Bark Harbor
150 Main St
83 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

The island explorer is a free bus

The island explore schedule can be found online at http://www.exploreacadia.com/routefinder.html. It is bike and stroller friendly. It is also fun for kids!
Book before you go

Get a park pass at the beginning of the trip

All the areas on the island that are owned by the park require a park pass so buy that at the beginning of your trip you will need it.