Hancock County Travel Guide

Maine

A lake with numerous boats, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A lighthouse on a rocky coastline with trees and a calm sea.
A calm lake surrounded by mountains and clear water with visible rocks and vegetation.
A lake surrounded by forested hills and a clear sky.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the sea, with trees and a clear sky.

Popular cities in Hancock County

A harbor with several boats docked, a rocky shoreline, and houses in the background.
Bar Harbor
Known for Ports, Bars and Nature
Salty sea air, rugged granite cliffs and sandy beaches welcome visitors to this island refuge on the northeastern U.S. coast.

Reasons to visit

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
  • Cadillac Mountain
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A sunset over a rocky shoreline with chairs facing the water, boats in the distance, and a forested hill.
Ellsworth
Known for Bars, Ports and Nature
Experience the natural setting, opera and theatre in Ellsworth!

Reasons to visit

  • Branch Lake
  • Beech Hill Pond
  • Telephone Museum
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Picturesque Acadia National Park Shoreline
Mount Desert
Known for Islands, Ports and Bars
Explore Mount Desert: its island views, hiking, natural setting and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jordan Pond
  • Carriage Roads
  • Long Pond
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A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
Southwest Harbor
Known for Ports, Islands and Nature
Romantic Southwest Harbor is calling! Discover its natural setting, island views, bars and more.
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A harbor at sunset with boats, a pier, and buildings.
Stonington
Known for Art, Opera and Theatres
Escape to Stonington! Enjoy its art, opera and theatre.
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Narrows Too Bridge in Trenton Maine cloudy sunny day
Trenton
Known for Ports, Bars and Natural parks
Trenton is calling! Discover its parks, bars, sightseeing and more.
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Acadia National Park

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Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.
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