Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mount Desert, ME

  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Desert, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Magic Shows, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
  • From Thuya Gardens to Somes Sound, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Castine and Ellsworth.
  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Desert, Maine, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Magic Shows, Art Gallery and Specialty Museums.
  • From Thuya Gardens to Somes Sound, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Castine and Ellsworth.
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42.1 Miles
94% 1080 votes
Lighthouses Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
It took over 18 years in the late 1800s and 700,000 tons of granite to create the breakwater now known as Rockland Breakwater Light. The original light was placed there in 1902, and visitors can go on volunteer docent led tours.
42.2 Miles
97% 68 votes
Specialty Shops 503 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Besides the 25 olive oil specialties and the 31 different balsamic vinegars, Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars also offers accessories and specialty foods.
42.2 Miles
100% 34 votes
Paddleboarding 481 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Thorfin Expeditions has instructors who teach standup paddle boarding, outdoor education, and lead multisport adventures for individuals and as team building exercises. The company also offers new and used paddleboards for sale.
42.3 Miles
95% 1202 votes
Art Museum 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
The town of Rockland served as a home for American artists George Bellows, William Zorach, and Andrew Wyeth. The Famsworth Art Museum features their work, along with other American contemporary artists.
42.3 Miles
91% 324 votes
Lighthouses One Park Drive, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
With its largest collection of Fresnel lighthouses lenses, the Maine Lighthouse Museum has the most lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard Memorabilia in America.
42.3 Miles
92% 238 votes
Visitor Centers 311 Main Street, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
Opened in 2006 and dedicated to the seabirds which can leave in all types of coastal environments, the Project Puffin Visitor Center presents its visitors with useful information about the local wildlife, which includes photos and videos.
42.3 Miles
99% 164 votes
Movie Theaters 345 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Picking only a few of the main Hollywood releases, the Strand Theater mainly presents independent and art-house movies. It can also host theatre plays, live music performances and other events.
42.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
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Buoy Park

Parks Park Drive 1-L-1, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
Stroll the boardwalk and enjoy the fresh air while taking in the view of the harbor at Buoy Park. See a variety of anchors and buoys from days gone by and tour the nostalgic Lighthouse Museum.
42.3 Miles
70% 10 votes
Beaches Scott Street, Rockland, ME MoreLess Info
Sandy Beach is a small beach with sand and rocks. Patrons can view the harbor from Sandy Beach. Guests can engage in activities including reading, swimming and picnicking. Dogs are not allowed during the summer period.
42.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
Dog Park Mechanic Street, Rockland, ME 04841 MoreLess Info
Snow Marine Park is an oceanfront park that is perfect for kids, adults, and dogs. Whether taking a relaxing stroll, sledding in the winter, or enjoying a game of soccer, there is plenty to do at this lovely park.
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