Area Activities

Ann's Point Inn is located on Mt. Desert Island, which is home to Acadia National Park. The Park covers about 50% of the island and consequently, although we are located on the "Quietside" of the island, we are surrounded by National Park lands.

The iconic Bass Harbor Lighthouse, run by the National Park Service, and the Ship Harbor and Wonderland hiking trails are just to the south of us, while the warm freshwater swimming beach at Echo Lake and the pretty Flying Mountain hiking trail are just to the north. A little further north lie the Acadia Mountain and St. Sauveur Mountain trailheads. About 30 minutes away are the striking Park Loop Road and the tourist hub of Bar Harbor.

In addition to hiking, the island offers an abundance of outdoor and indoor adventures, including:

  • Scenic nature cruises plus sailing and fishing charters, some right out of Bass Harbor.
  • Small group kayaking on the ocean.
  • Canoeing and standup paddleboarding on glacial lakes.
  • Biking through forests on nearly 50 miles of car-free carriage roads.
  • Strolling through four lovely garden preserves.
  • Horse-drawn carriage rides on the carriage roads.
  • Frigid ocean swimming and temperate fresh water swimming beaches with facilities.
  • Two golf courses, and multiple mini-golf courses.
  • A variety of historical, craft, and art museums.
  • Abundant shops and restaurants.
  • And the freshest lobster pounds anywhere!

For up-to-date information on news and activities on the island, check out these websites:

207-244-9595 info@annspoint.com
79 Ann's Point Road, Bass Harbor ME 04653,