North Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Acadia - North Coast featuring a house, autumn colours and forest scenes
Acadia - North Coast featuring autumn colours and forests
Acadia National Park showing autumn leaves and forest scenes
Acadia National Park which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and wetlands
Acadia National Park showing forest scenes and autumn colours as well as an individual male

Where to stay in North Coast

Bar Harbor featuring wild flowers, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Downtown Bar Harbor

While visiting Downtown Bar Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Museum.

Downtown Bar Harbor
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Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

Seawall
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Otter Creek

Bars and parks are just a few things travellers like about Otter Creek. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Otter Creek
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Hancock Point

While there might not be top attractions in Hancock Point, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tidal Falls and Lamoine State Park.

Hancock Point
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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

Hulls Cove
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Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bubble Rock.

Stone Haven
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is AU$294 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, this was our second time staying here and it didn't disappoint. Very friendly staff, the rooms are great, very clean. We walked to the shops."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
The Inn on Mount Desert
The Inn on Mount Desert
3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is AU$207 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing. The room was clean and inviting, walking distance to the restaurants and ample parking."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

The Inn on Mount Desert
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
3 out of 5
119 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$249 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay, very friendly staff. Clean room and a really good view."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
3 out of 5
273 ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
"Love this little self contained place. It had everything I needed. Clean and easy self check in access. I have already booked to stay again."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Stone Park
Stone Park
3 out of 5
377 High St, Ellsworth, ME
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"The rooms were so beautiful, clean. It was a quiet atmosphere, cozy vibes. Beds were comfortable. We will go back when we are in the area. 10/10 recommend ♥️"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Stone Park
Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.
Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.
Gouldsboro
Stay at this cottage in Gouldsboro. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Sullivan Harbor Farm are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Beautiful…and we were not hardy enough.
"This was a captivating setting. If we were to stay there for a few days, it would have been delightful. As it was, we were driving back from Acadia NP. We just weren’t prudent. We were up for indoor camping and maybe even the wood stove, but elected not to stay after arriving after dark…totally our ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Bring everything to camp minus the tent at our little cabin.
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Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center

Explore the lovely green spaces of Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Cadillac Mountain showing landscape views, a sunset and mountains

Cadillac Mountain

5/5(2 reviews)

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Cadillac Mountain
Village Green which includes autumn colours and a park

Village Green

4/5(1 review)

Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.

Village Green
Otter Cliff showing general coastal views and rugged coastline

Otter Cliff

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.

Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and rugged coastline

Thunder Hole

4/5(2 reviews)

Nature’s magic produces a thunderclap illusion and offers panoramic views of the coastline at one of Acadia National Park’s most popular attractions.

Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor showing a pond and landscape views

Jordan Pond

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Jordan Pond

Cities near North Coast

Bar Harbor showing boating and a bay or harbour

Bar Harbor

Deer Isle

Deer Isle

Photo by Geraldine Soh

Milbridge

Bar Harbor featuring general coastal views

Seal Harbor