Hancock County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Maine Office of Tourism.
Photo provided by Maine Office of Tourism.
Bar Harbor showing night scenes and a bay or harbour
Bar Harbor showing a garden as well as an individual male
Bar Harbor showing general coastal views

Popular cities in Hancock County

Acadia National Park which includes forests and a bridge
Mount Desert
Known for Islands, Ports and Bars
Explore Mount Desert: its island views, hiking, desert views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jordan Pond
  • Somes Sound
Bar Harbor showing boating and a bay or harbour
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

  • Cadillac Mountain
Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Known for Bars, Ports and Nature
Experience the natural setting, opera and riverfront in Ellsworth!
Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor
Known for Ports, Islands and Nature
Romantic Southwest Harbor is calling! Discover its natural setting, island views, bars and more.
Northeast Harbor showing a bay or harbour
Northeast Harbor
Known for Ports, Nature and Excursions
Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous.
Trenton
Trenton
Known for Ports, Bars and Natural parks
Trenton is calling! Discover its parks, bars, sightseeing and more.