Hancock County, ME

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

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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

  • Telephone Museum
  • Branch Lake
  • Beech Hill Pond
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A rocky shoreline with large boulders, dense green trees, and a calm body of water under a clear sky.
Mount Desert
Known for Islands, Ports and Bars
Explore Mount Desert: its island views, hiking, forests, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jordan Pond
  • Long Pond
  • Somes Sound
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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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Stonington
Known for Art, Opera and Theaters
Escape to Stonington! Enjoy its art, opera, and theater.
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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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