Why go
- Town in Maine, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Acadia National Park.
- Served by Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB).
History
Bar Harbor is a resort town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population is 5,089. The town is home to the College of the Atlantic, Jackson Laboratory, and MDI Biological Laboratory. During summer and fall seasons, it is a popular tourist destination.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: Boston
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BHB has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Boston). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Cruise Ship Tender Terminal, 0.4 mi); routes include Bar Harbor - Winter Harbor, Cranberry Isles Commuter Service, Bar Harbor, Maine - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bar Harbor, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.