However, unique experiences don't stop in Bar Harbor, as several underrated small towns near Acadia National Park are equally gorgeous but are more laid-back and peaceful. Acadia National Park ...

It’s no surprise that Bar Harbor tops the list of Maine towns. Many would argue it stands in a class of its own.

Thanks to public transit systems and private tours, you can experience these national parks without having to drive.

A jumping-off point for ferries bound for the midcoast islands, the harbor town of Rockland ... s archipelago—and even venture up to Acadia National Park (www.h2outfitters.com).

Travelers willing to skip Bar Harbor for other small towns in Maine this winter will find these underrated options near Acadia National Park as perfect alternatives. Maine is not all about popular ...

Hilary Nangle A big reason visitors come to Bar Harbor in the first place is that the town is the gateway to Acadia National Park. The park wraps around Bar Harbor, and even some of its smaller ...