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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6.6 Miles
99% 77 votes
Paddleboarding 228 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
Conducted in the waters both in and around the Acadia National Park, the company Acadia Stand Up Paddleboarding offers many services and tours in the region. Visitors can have paddleboarding instruction, access rentals, and take yoga classes as well.
6.6 Miles
94% 164 votes
Movie Theaters 33 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
Both independent and more sophisticated award winning films are presented at the Reel Pizza Cinerama. In addition to the movies, guests can enjoy a wide range of pizzas to be savored during the show.
6.7 Miles
96% 689 votes
Kayaking 39 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
National Park Sea Harbor Tours offers 5 1/2 to 6 mile trips around the western shore of Acadia sometimes including Western Bay, Blue Hill Bay, and Somes Sound. Participants in the half-day trip see marine birds, harbor seals, gray seals, and harbor porpoises.
6.7 Miles
90% 187 votes
Kayaking 48 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Coastal Kayaking Tours offers tours on the east and west sides of Mount Desert Island and Bar Harbor's coast. Half-day, full-day, and sunset tours are offered. Harbor seals, porpoises, and bald eagles are often seen.
6.7 Miles
100% 78 votes
Bird Watching 39 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
Down East Birdwatching & Nature Tours offers personalized birdwatching and nature tours for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Their goal is to help patrons discover flora and fauna with a special emphasis on native and migratory birds.
6.8 Miles
97% 668 votes
Comedy Clubs 15 Cottage St., 2nd Floor, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
At least six nights a week, Improv Acadia offers two comedy shows, often based on audience suggestions. Occasionally, the company shows a film and the cast creates new sound effects to go with the movie based on audience suggestions.
6.8 Miles
96% 2414 votes
Scenic Walks begins at the Town Pier, Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Since 1880, people have been hiking along the half-mile Shore Path on Mount Desert Island's eastern shore. Along the way, hikers can see the Porcupine Islands in the distance, view four mansions, and the granite shores.
6.8 Miles
93% 149 votes
Parks Main Street / West Street, Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Agamont Park offers a slope of lawn where visitors can observe a panoramic view of Bar Harbor. The park features a historic Shore Path and a walking path that provides spectacular views of the ocean and the Porcupine Islands.
6.8 Miles
93% 135 votes
Hiking Trails Bar Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
The Bar Island Trails feature tow different hiking difficulty ratings. The trails to the island are rated easy while paths on the actual island are moderate since they carry visitors in the heavily forested interior with a slightly steep climb.
7.0 Miles
97% 755 votes
Mini Golf 368 State Hwy 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 MoreLess Info
Pirate's Cove offers three different miniature golf courses. The three courses each feature nine holes with waterfalls, and pirate themed landscapes and decor meant to challenge the entire family, or families can play all three courses for a longer experience.
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