Location: Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island < Maine < USA
Nearest Airport:
Bar Harbor Airport at 7
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Intersection with Rte 102 at 2
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 1.0
Miles
Car: necessary
Green Island Gate House on the western side of Mt. Desert is near gentle Blue Hill Bay, the body of water known to be warmer and less fog bound than other parts of Mt. Desert. It is ideal for canoeing and kayaking and there are several small uninhabited islands to land on for picnicking and swimming. On the Eastern side of Mt Desert is the busy town of Bar Harbor which is jumping with activity day and night. Cruise ships come in weekly and shops, theaters and restaurants stay open late into the evening. On the Southern side are the harbors of Northeast and Southwest, a haven for yachts and also at Southwest, tennis courts and a golf course open to non-members. The Island is best known for Acadia National park, some 35,000 acres of spectacular views, seacoast, forest, lakes and mountains. Five miles of carriage roads winding through the park proved access of bicycles, horses and carriages. Also 120 miles of hiking trails. For kids in Ellsworth, water tubing, miniature golf etc.