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Mount Desert Basics

Mount Desert Island is located off the coast of the state of Maine. It is home of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Somes Sound and Cadillac Mountain are popular points of interest as well as the Abbe Museum. Visitors come to Mount Desert Island for a variety of reasons - some come here for the hiking trails, while others come here to relax in one of the areas many cozy vacation homes. Other activities here include golfing, carriage rides, camping, kayaking, whale watching, lighthouse tours, rock climbing, and more. For party-types, Mount Desert Island has several notable brew pubs and live music cafes.