Hancock County Travel Guide

Maine

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Popular cities in Hancock County

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
  • Cadillac Mountain
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
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Ellsworth
Known for Bars, Ports and Nature
Experience the natural setting, opera and riverfront in Ellsworth!

Reasons to visit

  • Branch Lake
  • Beech Hill Pond
  • Telephone Museum
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Mount Desert
Known for Islands, Ports and Bars
Explore Mount Desert: its island views, hiking, forests and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jordan Pond
  • Somes Sound
  • Long Pond
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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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Trenton
Known for Ports, Bars and Natural parks
Trenton is calling! Discover its parks, bars, sightseeing and more.
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Gouldsboro
Known for Relaxing, Ports and Nature
Explore relaxing Gouldsboro: its natural setting, hiking, bars and more!
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Stay near popular Hancock County attractions

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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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