Bar Harbor is just one part of the Maine coast, but it's a top destination, with Acadia National Park as a backdrop and a beautiful, quintessential downtown as well.

Portland Maine. Distance from Bar Harbor: 175 miles (3 hours) The largest city in Maine, Portland has a lot to offer visitors to this old historic town.

Explore the best of Maine on a drive from Portland to Bar Harbor, where US Route 1 winds through charming seaside towns and rugged coastlines.

Businesses in Bar Harbor have reported a slow start to the tourism season, which they believe is the result of a decline in ...

A citizen petition seeks a 1,000-person-a-day cap on ship passengers entering Bar Harbor, and a similar effort is underway in Portland.

Last month, Bar Harbor was named among the 10 best small towns in the Northeast by USA Today readers. Advertisement: Check out the website’s 15 best small towns for a summer vacation .

Mark King, 64, of Boynton Beach, Florida, died in February when a carport roof outside the Bar Harbor Regency Hotel’s front ...

The Ice Cream Shoppe is clearly a favorite of Mainers across the state and for good reason. They know how to make a mean cone ...

Bar Harbor, Maine named No. 4 best coastal town Coast of Bar Harbor, Maine. Walking on a trail through Acadia National Park with more than 17 entrances into the park.