Bar Harbor Named The Coziest Fall Destination in America

Apparently, we’ve been gatekeeping one of America’s best fall spots right here in Maine. 

Bar Harbor has officially been named the coziest U.S. fall destination for 2026, beating out 19 other popular autumn getaways,  including but not limited to Salem, Massachusetts, and Stowe, Vermont, according to BETMGM. 

And honestly? We get it. We totally get it. 

The study looked at all the important ingredients for a perfect fall escape: colorful foliage, sweater-weather temperatures, rainy days, shorter daylight hours, coffee shops, bookstores, farmers markets and parks. 

Bar Harbor basically said, “So… you want me to be cozy?” Okay then, hold my flannel babe. 

The town ranked No. 1 thanks in part to its 52-degree average fall temperature, which is almost exactly the study’s ideal sweater-weather temperature of 53 degrees.

It also gets about 16 inches of rain during the fall, giving you plenty of excuses to find a coffee shop, grab something warm and pretend you’re having a very intentional cozy moment. 

October is expected to be especially beautiful, with peak fall foliage around October 21. 

And then there’s Acadia National Park with those views, those leaves and all the little shops.

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So listen, if your perfect autumn weekend involves a sweater, a drive, pumpkin coffee in your hand and absolutely no interest in sweating, congratulations. 

You already live near the No. 1 coziest fall destination in America.