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Rugged, wave-carved cliffs, clapboard cottages and a quaint New England atmosphere mark this town along the central coast of Maine. Bar Harbor’s central thoroughfare captures classic Americana -- family-owned cafes and seafood houses line Main Street, as do more modern touches like souvenir shops and cocktail bars. This is a great spot to sample Maine’s culinary claim to fame, fresh lobster.

Perched on the edge of Mount Desert, one of Maine’s easternmost islands, Bar Harbor also offers a stunning array of natural sights. Hilltop lakes meet evergreen forests on this verdant isle, ensconced by scenic Acadia National Park. The region is best toured by kayak or sailboat; both can be rented along the waterfront, giving day visitors sweeping views of both Bar Harbor and Mount Desert.

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