Southwest Harbor
Chamber of Commerce
Find out about the quiet side of MDI
Island Explorer Shuttle
Free shuttle service around the island
Acadia Magic
Links and area information on
activities, shopping and dining
Fall Foliage Information
Information for the leaf peepers
Check out some of our favorite activities:
| Acadia National Park – Info on directions, rates and tours |
| Biplane Tours – A birds eye view of the island you’ll never forget! |
| Acadia Mountain Guides – Climbing for all ages on our stunning pink granite |
| Sail Acadia – Sail on a classic Downeast Friendship Sloop. Photos. |
 Southwest Harbor Cycle – All your bicycling needs |
| Maine State Sea Kayak Tours – The perfect way to see the island is from the water! |
| Diver Ed – A must do for the kids (young and old!). See guest photos. |
 Masako Queen Fishing Company |
| Whale Watching – Take in the local wildlife |
| Whale Museum – After seeing whales in their natural habitat, learn a little more |
 Mount Desert Oceanarium – Learn more about the sea |
| Downeast Nature & Bird Tours – Take a tour and check out the Island’s birdlife |
| Kebo Valley Golf Club – Visit the 8th oldest golf club in the US! |
 Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden – Just a short walk from Anna’s! |
| Thuya & Asticou Gardens – My favorite place on the Island |
 Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden – Best viewed in August, reserve your spot early. |
 Reel Pizza Movie Theater – Sofas, great pizza and wine |
 Criterion Art Deco Movie Theatre |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum – Incredible collection of ‘brass era’ cars |
| Abbe Museum – Learn more about Maine’s Native American heritage |
| Wendell Gilley Museum – A delightful collection of bird carvings |
 Acadia Repertory Theatre |
 Acadia Fiber Faire, May |
 Annual Acadia Birding Festival, June |
 Summer Festival of the Arts – Held in Southwest Harbor, July |
 Flamingo Festival – Held in Southwest Harbor, July |
 Annual Craft Show – MDI High School in Bar Harbor, July |
 MDI Garlic Festival, September |
 Maine Starlight Festival, September & October |
 Octoberfest, October |
 Mount Desert Island Marathon, October |
