Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA

Bar Harbor is a coastal town in Hancock County, Maine, on the northeastern shore of Mount Desert Island. It incorporated as Eden in 1796 and adopted the name Bar Harbor in 1918. Wabanaki people have lived on and used the island for thousands of years. Its working waterfront, historic downtown and tourism heritage reflect a longstanding connection to the sea. Acadia National Park, marine landscapes and cultural institutions are central to the town’s identity.