Penobscot Mountain Tours

A sense of accomplishment and awesome vistas — these will be your rewards when you hike the trails of Penobscot Mountain. Make sure you snap some pictures to prove you made it!

Penobscot Mountain is the perfect place to begin exploring Mount Desert. This steep landmass comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Allow time for other sights like Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor Whale Watching, and Cadillac Mountain to really experience what the area has to offer.

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White Birches Motel

White Birches Motel

2.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 22
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Bar Harbor (BHB)
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice to have a kitchenette clean

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Beautiful Apartments in Thorsen Road Maine

Beautiful Apartments in Thorsen Road Maine

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 22
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Bar Harbor (BHB)
6/10 (3 reviews)
Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

2 out of 5
per person
Sep 6 - Sep 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Bar Harbor (BHB)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
The accommodations were perfect! Gail was the best hostess. Breakfast was amazing! Some of the nicest people you could meet.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Popular places to visit

Acadia National Park featuring signage and forest scenes

Acadia National Park

5/5(1,207 reviews)

Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.

Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor which includes landscape views and a pond

Jordan Pond

4.5/5(87 reviews)

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Jordan Pond
Bar Harbor showing autumn leaves

Carriage Roads

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.

Carriage Roads
Otter Cliff featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

Otter Cliff

4.5/5(317 reviews)

Hone your photography skills by taking artistic images of this towering headland while you listen to the soothing sound of waves lapping the rounded stones at its base.

Otter Cliff
Cadillac Mountain which includes a sunset, landscape views and mountains

Cadillac Mountain

5/5(532 reviews)

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Cadillac Mountain
Seawater Bay in the Somes Sound is one of only a few US fjards - glacially carved valleys drowned by the sea.

Somes Sound

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Somes Sound

Best Lodging Options Near Penobscot Mountain

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
2.5 out of 5
10 Huntington Road, Northeast Harbor, ME
Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
Seasider Motel
Seasider Motel
2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME
Seasider Motel
Asticou Inn
Asticou Inn
15 Peabody Dr, Northeast Harbor, ME
Asticou Inn
Secluded ocean-front on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park.
Secluded ocean-front on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park.
Mount Desert
Secluded ocean-front on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park.
3BR- Walk or Bike to Acadia! [Carpenters Quarters]
3BR- Walk or Bike to Acadia! [Carpenters Quarters]
Mount Desert
3BR- Walk or Bike to Acadia! [Carpenters Quarters]
Walk to Acadia! Maine Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day
Walk to Acadia! Maine Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day
Mt Desert
Walk to Acadia! Maine Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day
Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor
Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor
Seal Harbor
Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor
Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain
Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain
Mount Desert
Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain
Harbourside Inn
Harbourside Inn
3 out of 5
48 Harborside Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME
Harbourside Inn
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