With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Bar Harbor, 55 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Bar Harbor Whale Watching, Village Green and Cadillac Mountain. Situated 60 miles away, Ellsworth is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, make sure you check out L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet, Ellsworth Public Library and Wild Acadia Fun Park.