
Photo: Bar Harbor, ME
Bar Harbor, Maine
It’s so pretty here in autumn that this coastal city and gateway to Acadia National Park holds its annual Mount Desert Island Marathon and Half Marathon, as well as its Wine Tasting and Brewfest in October. Cruise ships continue to call on Bar Harbor through early November, when ghost and haunted history tours add to the chill in the air, while hot chowder and popovers provide warmth. And if wildlife-viewing is your thing, try booking a moose safari.