Life in the area

Bar Harbor is a small coastal community on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, the community offers beautiful scenery and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing and cross-country skiing. It also has exceptional schools, good health care access and ample cultural opportunities. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.  

Something for everyone

  • Hike and bike the trails of Acadia
  • Kayak Frenchman Bay
  • Stroll the Gardens of Asticou and Thuya
  • Explore an area rich in history

Other links of interest

Area information

Getting around

Cultural interests