We're planning a trip to MDI in July, staying in Southwest Harbor and doing lots of stuff in and out of the park. So I have a few questions:
1) Restaurant recommendations. We love seafood, particularly lobster & lobster rolls. Any suggestions, particularly in the SW Harbor area?
2) Where's the best place to buy groceries?
3) We'd like to do a whale watching trip. Any suggestions on who we should go with?
4) Same for kayaking. Any recommendations?
5) We're thinking about a day trip to the Cranberry Islands. Is this worthwhile, and any advice on this?
6) Anything we absolutely shouldn't miss? A particular hike in the park, perhaps, or something else?
Thanks!
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Bike ride on the carriage trails
http://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/acadia-mt-desert-islandbar-harbor-random-thoughts-and-tips.cfm
During my research for a trip in September I came across this company. I don't think we'll be doing a whale watch excursion because we will only be on MDI for a day trip, but this looked interesting.
http://www.barharborwhales.com/puffins-whales.php