Taking the No. 1 spot for best small town in the Northeast is Castine, a historic coastal town on Penobscot Bay.

When I was a child, Squirrel Island was another name for heaven, with the blue sky overhead and the blue sea all around it.

There are plenty of places on the island to hike when the park roads are jammed and trailheads overflowing at Acadia.

The Wooden Boat School in nearby Brooklin has sailing classes, while Daysailer Excursions offers shorter trips perfect for ...

In the latest edition of our Global Tastemakers awards, the results show that travelers crave a hyperlocal experience — and ...

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 ...

Family vacations can create the best memories, but not if big tourist crowds cause long lines and stress for everyone. I ...

Here are 17 of the best East Coast beach towns in the US ... were taken with Maine's Down East landscapes. Still picturesque, Bar Harbor is now a full-fledged tourist town with a bustling main ...

What they said: “Sand Beach may be the best spot to dip your toes in the sand at Maine’s famed Acadia ... Sand Beach is five miles from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, which offers shops ...

BAR HARBOR, Maine — The town of Bar Harbor is suing Golden Anchor, L.C., for $4 million for letting thousands of cruise ship passengers disembark while lacking the proper permits required under a land ...

I return to Portland year after year because this coastal Maine town keeps delivering new surprises. Located about 100 miles from downtown Boston, Portland is a foodie paradise best explored from the ...

What they said: “Sand Beach may be the best spot to dip your toes in the sand at Maine’s famed Acadia ... Sand Beach is five miles from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, which offers shops ...