Ellsworth, ME

united states

Ellsworth is Maine's gateway to Acadia National Park, positioned where US Route 1 meets Route 3 to Bar Harbor. Most visitors arrive via Route 1 from Augusta or continue north along the coast. The city serves as Hancock County's commercial center and a key stopping point for travelers heading to Mount Desert Island. Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport sits just outside town for those flying in. The L.L. Bean factory outlet here produces the company's famous Bean Boots.