Visitors should be sure to visit the island’s lighthouse, Bass Harbor Head Light, drive along scenic Park Loop Road, climb or drive up to the peak of Cadillac Mountain, or take in the biodiversity of the Wild Gardens of Acadia. History buffs will want to visit the park’s Islesford Historical Museum, open from late summer to early fall on Little Cranberry Island, although Bar Harbor and other towns on the island also have museums and art galleries worth exploring.
Those looking for accommodations will find both small inns and luxury hotels, but many prefer to stay at one of the many campgrounds on the island, such as Blackwoods or Seawall, as well as Duck Harbor Campground on nearby Isle au Haut.