Mount Desert Island is a perfect vacation getaway anytime of the year. Summers are busy with many activities to choose from, while the winter months provide a relaxing getaway and fewer crowds. Many of the activities listed on this page are seasonal and close after Indigenous Peoples Day (fka Columbus Day). We suggest that you check directly with the organization to check on availability and hours during the off-season.
Local Information Centers
| Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce | 207-288-3393 |
| Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerce | 207-244-9264 |
Acadia National Park
| General Information | 207-288-3338 |
| Park Ranger Program | 207-288-3338 |
| Emergency | 207-288-8791 |
| Wildwood Stables – Carriages of Acadia | 207-600-7204 |
Ferries
| Isle au Haut Co. | 207-367-5193 |
| Beal & Bunker (Cranberry Isles) | 207-244-3575 |
| Maine State Ferry Service (Bass Harbor to Swan’s Isl.) | 207-244-3254 |
| The Cat Ferry Nova Scotia (Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia) | 877-762-7245 |
Cruises
| Schooner Downeast Sailing Adventures | 207-288-2216 or 888-405-SAIL |
| Downeast Windjammer Cruises | 207-288-4585 or 207-288-2373 |
| Sea Princess Cruises | 207-276-5352 |
| Island Cruises | 207-244-5785 |
| Cranberry Cove Ferry | 207-244-5882 |
Whale Watches
| Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company | 207-288-2386 |
Museums
| COA Natural History Museum | 207-288-5015 |
| Wendell Gilley Bird Carving | 207-244-7555 |
| Maine Granite Industry Museum | 207-244-7299 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum | 207-244-9242 |
| The Oceanarium | 207-288-5005 |
| The Schoodic Institute | 207-288-1310 |
Animal Parks
| Kisma Preserve | 207-667-3244 |
Sea Kayaking/ Canoeing
| Coastal Kayaking | 207-288-9605 |
| Maine State Sea Kayak | 207-244-9500 |
| National Park Canoe Rental | 207-244-5854 |
Bus Tours
| Oli’s Trolley | 207-288-9899 |
| Acadia National Park Tours | 207-288-0300 |
Rock Climbing/Mountaineering
| Atlantic Climbing School | 207-288-2521 |
| Acadia Mountain Guides | 207-288-8186 |
Bike Rentals
| Southwest Cycle | 207-244-5856 |
| Acadia Bike | 207-288-9605 |
| Acadia Outfitters | 207-801-9086 |
| Bar Harbor Bike Shop | 207-288-3886 |
| Island Time Ebike Rentals | 207-779-4665 |
Golf
| Causeway Golf Club | 207-244-3780 |
| Kebo Valley Golf Course | 207-288-3000 |
| Northeast Harbor Golf Club | 207-276-5335 |
| Pirate’s Cove Mini Golf | 207-288-2133 |
| Golf of Maine Mini Golf | 207-266-7560 |
