With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Ellsworth, 19 miles away, has to offer. L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet ought to be toward the top of your list here. Ellsworth Public Library and Wild Acadia Fun Park are excellent attractions too. Southwest Harbor is another wonderful option. It’s 20 miles away and home to an array of interesting things to see and do. Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Jordan Pond are only the start.