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Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

New England’s iconic lighthouses are much revered and photographed. Visit this park to see one that symbolizes the Down East image.

The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Enjoy the refreshing breezes along New England’s Atlantic Coast with a relaxing day at this beach that typifies Down East. 

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Salty sea air, rugged granite cliffs and sandy beaches welcome visitors to this island refuge on the northeastern U.S. coast.

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

New England’s iconic lighthouses are much revered and photographed. Visit this park to see one that symbolizes the Down East image.

The largest city in Maine is a gateway for island hopping in summer, skiing in winter and a thriving cultural center year-round.

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Enjoy the refreshing breezes along New England’s Atlantic Coast with a relaxing day at this beach that typifies Down East.