Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, including rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and beautiful vistas. The town features a charming downtown area with a variety of shops, restaurants, and galleries. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, and wildlife watching are popular in and around Bar Harbor. The town has a year-round population of around 5,000 residents, which significantly increases during the summer months due to tourism.