Things to Do in Bass Harbor, ME

  • Our list of the best things to do in Bass Harbor, Maine, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Bass 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 3 things to do within the city of Bass Harbor, ME , followed by 111 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Southwest Harbor, Ellsworth, Mount Desert, Stonington, Castine, Trenton, Blue Hill and Northeast Harbor
  • Our list of the best things to do in Bass Harbor, Maine, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Bass 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 3 things to do within the city of Bass Harbor, ME , followed by 111 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Southwest Harbor, Ellsworth, Mount Desert, Stonington, Castine, Trenton, Blue Hill and Northeast Harbor
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3.0 Miles
100% 132 votes
Hiking Trails Southwest Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
With its 2 ½ miles, Beech Cliff Loop is considered a difficult trail, not only because it climbs ½ mile up, but because there are some steep portions in it.
3.1 Miles
94% 32 votes
Specialty Museums 4 Herrick Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 MoreLess Info
The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center and museum that covers the work of nature carver Wendell Gilley. The center teaches bird carving, shows art exhibits, and conducts education programs about art and nature.
3.2 Miles
100% 182 votes
Kayaking 254 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 4679 MoreLess Info
Running ecological tours on Mount Desert Island's ecological side, Maine State Sea Kayak has been in this business since 2000. They offer three different four-hour tours like sunset, afternoon and morning tours.
3.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 191 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 4679 MoreLess Info
Located on Mount Desert Island, the Charlotte Rhoades Park & Butterfly Garden is a location frequented by nature and butterfly lovers. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the park's gardens and seeing the many butterfly varieties.
3.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
Hiking Trails Long Pond Road, Southwest Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Located in Acadia National Park, Mansell Mountain has trails for visitors to hike on that lead to its summit. From the top, visitors can see panoramic views of the mountain range, valley, and ponds.
4.0 Miles
97% 87 votes
Hiking Trails Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor, ME MoreLess Info
Even though the mountain is one of the lowest peaks in Acadia, the Flying Mountain Hiking Trail offers great views due to the lack of obstacles at the top. The trail is variable since it can be completed as a 0.6-mile inner loop or an outer loop of 4.6 miles.
4.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 8 Tennis Club Road, Mount Desert, ME 4660 MoreLess Info
Northeast Harbor Tennis Club features 13 wooded holes surrounded by thousands of trees and 5 traditional links-style holes, significant elevation changes and very small greens. They also offer a full-service Pro Shop, powered and pull carts, and limited food service.
4.8 Miles
95% 240 votes
Boat Tours Harbor Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660 MoreLess Info
Tourists will get to see the Bear Island Light and walk around on Little Cranberry Island when they hop on aboard the Sea Princess Cruises. Their tour guides will provide you with enough information during the trip.
5.4 Miles
96% 894 votes
Gardens Asticou Way, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 MoreLess Info
Designed after the Japanese strolling gardens, the Asticou Azalea Garden is perfectly balanced when it comes to the natural environment and the man-made arrangements. The garden rooms are connected by paths. It also has a sand garden.
5.4 Miles
98% 83 votes
Gardens Peabody Drive, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, ME MoreLess Info
Thuya Gardens is a bit hard to find but well worth a visit. Visitors of all ages will not have any problems in navigating the place. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts have found this attraction a haven.
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