- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Desert, Maine, features the top 117 nearby activities — including 75 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Desert, 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 11 things to do within the city of Mount Desert, ME , followed by 106 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Castine, Stonington, Trenton, Blue Hill, Bass Harbor and Northeast Harbor
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The Friendship Sloop named Anna R. is utilized by the Rockland Sailing Co. for both day tours and private charters. The trips covered by the boat include cruising around the Rockland harbor to see historic schooners, lighthouses, and fishing boats.
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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.
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With its largest collection of Fresnel lighthouses lenses, the Maine Lighthouse Museum has the most lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard Memorabilia in America.
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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.
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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.
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Visitors can tour the coastal waters of Penobscot Bay with an experienced sailor with Morning In Maine Boat Tour. The guide leads visitors on a sight seeing tour of the coast, while providing tips on how to steer the boat.
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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.
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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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Featuring one movie at a time, Strand Cinema is a small theater that shows independent films. They also function as a venue for a variety of musical acts, such as jazz and folk music.