Nearest Airport
: Trenton {Bar Harbor Airport}
at 15
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: Swans Island,Cranberry Island
at 1
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: Route 1,Ellsworth
at 18
Miles
Nearest Beach
: Echo Lake
at 1
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: XYZ,wonderful northern mexican food, Margueritas
at 1
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Causeway club
at 2
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Many wonderful spots all over the Island
at 0.05
Miles
Car: recommended
Southwest Harbor is located on the 'quiet side' of Mt. Desert Island. Acadia National Park's, renowned carriage trail system is 20 minutes away. All forms of hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing and running can be enjoyed by visitors. Manset Studio is a short walk to the Manset shore, the Hinckley Boat Company, and fine restaurants. Whale watching , scenic cruises,kayak tours are all nearby. A free bus service, The ISLAND EXPLORER, is available through the summer to all on Mount Desert Island.
There is fine dining in Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor as well as great shopping for art and local handicrafts. Mid-October features the MDI Marathon with the finish line in Southwest Harbor. Gorgeous foliage and the 'Octoberfest' make Fall a fun time to visit MDI. When snow falls ,cross-country skiing is perfect on the groomed carriage trails of Acadia National Park
Other Activities: Acadia National Park, hiking,carriage trails ,whale watching,swimming,all types of boating!
Ski: Great x-country skiing on Mt Desert Island...When we get snow!! AND We Have Snow NOW..The Carriage Trail are Groomed,and ready!
