Hancock County, ME

Maine
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Popular cities in Hancock County

Bar Harbor showing a bay or harbor and boating
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
  • Village Green
  • Thunder Hole
Acadia National Park featuring forests and a bridge
Mount Desert
Known for Islands, Ports and Bars
Explore Mount Desert: its island views, hiking, bars, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jordan Pond
  • Somes Sound
  • Carriage Roads
lupine  on Maine seasons
Ellsworth
Known for Bars, Ports and Nature
Experience the natural setting, opera, and riverfront in Ellsworth!

Reasons to visit

  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
The lighthouse is small and quaint. The views over Penobscot Bay from below the lighthouse are amazing!
Castine
Known for Ports, Small town and Family-friendly
Come to quaint Castine and enjoy its beaches, forests, and university life.

Reasons to visit

  • Dyce Head Lighthouse
Blue Hill Maine and lovely scenery
Blue Hill
Known for Canoeing, Kayaking and Waterfalls
Come to Blue Hill and enjoy its canoeing, waterfalls, and library.

Reasons to visit

  • The Blue Hill Wine Shop
If you’re visiting Maine and looking for a one of a kind “real” lobster roll then you have to try this place. I went crazy trying to find the best while visiting.  (parts of the year they sell them at Mcdonalds) This was my absolute favorite which is why I wanted to bring it here. Trenton, Maine.
Trenton
Known for Ports, Bars and Natural parks
Trenton is calling! Discover its parks, bars, sightseeing, and more.