- Our list of the best things to do in Deer Isle, Maine, features the top 170 nearby activities — including 107 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Deer Isle, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Deer Isle, ME , followed by 156 popular activities in nearby cities, including Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Southwest Harbor, Rockport, Bar Harbor, Castine, Mount Desert, Stonington, Ellsworth, Owls Head, Trenton, Blue Hill, Bass Harbor, Vinalhaven, Searsport, Northeast Harbor, Lincolnville, Port Clyde and Rangeley
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191 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 4679
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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.
17.9 Miles
Climbing on the 949 foot-high Mansell Mountain, the Perpendicular Trail is 2.2 miles long. It has portions in which the hikers are helped by stone steps.
17.9 Miles
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11 Apple Lane, Southwest Harbor, ME 4679
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Go sailing in Maine with Sail Acadia – Private charters. They offer sail powered sloops and lobster boat tours around the shores of Mount desert Islands, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor.
18.3 Miles
Bird watchers, cross-country skiers, hikers, hunters, bikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers can explore Camden Hills State Park including Mount Battie. The park also offers RV camping, a shower house, and Wi-Fi.
18.3 Miles
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.
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182 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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Besides the lobster catching, which includes throwing the traps at the beginning and recovering them in the end, the Vagabond Deep Sea Fishing also offers its clients the opportunity of catching bigger prey, such as cod and mackerel.
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62 Beech Hill Crossroad, Mount Desert, ME
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A museum dedicated to preserving the granite industry, the Maine Granite Industry Museum houses a collection of mining artifacts and exhibits. The museum showcases granite samples from the mines, photos, books, and the tools and equipment used in mining granite.
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MDI Community Sailing offers maritime education and boating instruction to the general public. MDI Community Sailing provides sailing programs for all ages and levels. There are also private lessons, and coed and women's sailing clubs.
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Formed in 1973, Acadia Repertory Theatre entertains visitors to Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park with comedies, dramas, mysteries, and children's theater in their quaint performance space each summer season. Season subscriptions are available.
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135 Shore Road, Pier Location, Southwest Harbor, ME
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Mansell Boat Rental provides motorboat and sailboat rentals on the ocean waters surrounding Mount Desert Island. They also offer sightseeing tours, sailing lessons, and captain services with U.S.C.G. Captain Robert Wellborn.