'''Down East''' [http://www.visitmaine.com/region/region_downeast.php] is a region in Maine. It encompasses Hancock and Washington Counties.
Regions
Hancock County
Washington County
Mount Desert Island
Cities and towns
Some of the major tourist towns are:
Bar Harbor
Blue Hill
Bucksport
Castine
Calais
Cooper
Eastport
Ellsworth
Frenchboro
Hancock
Jonesport
Lubec
Machias
Mount Desert
Orland
Penobscot
Southwest Harbor
Tremont
Winter Harbor
Other destinations
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Itineraries
'''Acadia National Park''' - the first National Park east of the Mississippi. Busy during tourist season but always one of the most beautiful parts of the Maine coast. Approximately 30 minutes south of Ellsworth via Route 3, on Mount Desert Island near Bar Harbor.
Do
Enjoy a boat tour or fishing trip.
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Drink
Stay safe
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