As trade flourished, the lack of markers for the entrance to Portland Harbor made the journey ... In January of 1791, the first lighthouse in the state of Maine was officially lit.

On your visit, set aside time to take one of the nature and lighthouse cruises ... which dips down into the Gulf of Maine just 5 miles across the water from Bar Harbor. In summer, you can take ...

Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island is one of the ... The town also houses the Maine Lighthouse Museum which covers the history and importance of lighthouses, technology, and of course lighthouses ...

The company also runs scenic cruises featuring Maine's lighthouses, seals and lobster ... If you're planning a trip to Bar Harbor, you're in luck: this company's whale watching trips depart ...