Mount desert island maine

Experience Mount Desert Island in 48 Hours with the Maine Mag! Here is your guide to a weekend escape in MDI, Maine.

Our guide will help you plan a visit with things to do, what to eat, and where to stay...

Mount Desert Island is Maine’s largest island and home to Bar Harbor, a lively seaside town. In this guide I’ll go over what to eat, do, drink and more when visiting the islands of Maine.

We've rounded up the best sights in Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island so you don't miss a thing.

Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park: See 1,314 reviews, articles, and 720 photos of Park Loop Road, ranked No.3 on TripAdvisor among 38 attractions in Acadia National Park.

I’ve learned this word today, and it’s a revelation. Like discovering the code to a cipher, finding the right key for an old lock, or murmuring one of those Harry Potter spells that makes everything click magically into place, I feel like I understand the world surrounding me a bit better on this sunny, early summer day in Maine.

Sunset view from Penobscot Mountain in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine

Are you wondering what to do on your trip to Mount Desert Island? Follow along as we show you the best hikes, restaurants, and breweries!

Join our discovery of the rocky Maine coast of Acadia National Park, New England’s only National Park. Explore the park’s mountains, woodlands, lakes, ponds, and scenic coastline.

For an unusual coastal experience, head to Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park, an oceanside inlet that packs a big sonic punch.