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Located on Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor provides access to beautiful Acadia National Park.
Visitors come here all throughout the year to marvel at the town's breathtaking views of the beaches and cliffs, but winter visitors have the special opportunity to enjoy activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
One of the most popular New Year's events in the town is the family-friendly carnival held during the afternoon at the Criterion Theater, which offers games, fairground-style activities, and a comedic variety show. Celebrations are also held at many of the town's restaurants and hotels.
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