Southwest Harbor, ME

Travel Guide

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
A harbor with multiple boats docked, surrounded by a coastal town with houses and greenery.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, surrounded by fog and trees.
An aerial view of the scenic harbor and coastline in Southwest Harbor, Maine, USA. June 1, 2024.

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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A coastal town with a lighthouse, wooden docks, and a large lobster trap.

Seawall

Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with sailboats anchored in the distance and hills in the background.

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Flying Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
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Things to do

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

$15
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

$16
per traveler
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine

Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine

$160
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour in Maine
Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster

Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster

$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster
Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park

Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park

$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park
Premium Tour Bus

Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)

$99
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)
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Cities near Southwest Harbor

A harbor with boats, a bridge, and houses on a hillside.

Northeast Harbor

A rocky shoreline with large boulders, dense green trees, and a calm body of water under a clear sky.

Mount Desert

A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the sea.

Bass Harbor

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a bridge connecting to an island.

Tremont

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