Southwest Harbor, Maine

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Southwest Harbor is a small town on Desert Island near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It hosts a number of Bed and Breakfasts and The Clermont, a historic hotel. The town offers some spectacular views of it's main harbor which is crowded with yachts and boats of all types. The view shown below is of the less crowded entrance to Somes Sound which is the only Fjord in the United States. 

While the town is a small town, it is not in a remote location. You are within easy driving distance of Bar Harbor which offers a lot of shopping and dining. The town itself has a number of of restaurants that, of course, serve fresh lobster and seafood and some small shops.

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Accommodations -  You can choose between one of many Bed and Breakfasts or you could stay at the Claremont Hotel.

The Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor

The Claremont Hotel dates back to 1884. As of 2008, the hotel apparently does not have air conditioning. However, for the most part, the cool breezes from the sound will keep you comfortable.

The Inn at Southwest

Getting there. Southwest Harbor is a little off the beaten path. The roads can be a bit crowded during the high season. The main intersection in town is a bit of a challenge in that it only has a blinking red light and not a real traffic light. If you are entering the main road from the side road, you are at the mercy of your fellow motorists for the most part.

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