Parks & Nature
Beautiful place to drive to Cadillac Mountain and/or hike. Many levels of difficulty of trails to pick from. Must see Thunder Hole.
WINTER:
https://bangordailynews.com/2021/12/09/outdoors/check-out-these-easy-winter-adventures-in-acadia-national-park-xoasq1i29i/
585 locals recommend
Acadia National Park
Beautiful place to drive to Cadillac Mountain and/or hike. Many levels of difficulty of trails to pick from. Must see Thunder Hole.
WINTER:
https://bangordailynews.com/2021/12/09/outdoors/check-out-these-easy-winter-adventures-in-acadia-national-park-xoasq1i29i/
Ecotat Gardens And Arboretum
25 Annis RdIt's beautiful and peaceful. There is a geocache if your interested.
This refuge is free to visit, open all year and available by canoe and kayak as well as walking trails. Geocache located here.
Hirundo Wildlife Refuge
1107 W Old Town RdThis refuge is free to visit, open all year and available by canoe and kayak as well as walking trails. Geocache located here.
Baxter State Park
See or climb Mount Katahdin! Must visit.
Borestone Mountain
Trails
If you need to hug a tree, there is a very special one here! You can also see a very interesting cliff face overlooking the ocean.
51 locals recommend
Moose Point State Park
310 W Main StIf you need to hug a tree, there is a very special one here! You can also see a very interesting cliff face overlooking the ocean.
If you walk the beach and look back at the cliffs you will see very interesting geological evidence of the earth's crust bending and folding upon itself. Also, I have seen moose tracks on the sand.
20 locals recommend
Sears Island
If you walk the beach and look back at the cliffs you will see very interesting geological evidence of the earth's crust bending and folding upon itself. Also, I have seen moose tracks on the sand.
Definitely a great way to take easy walks and learn about the local environment. Check out the Orono Boardwalk while you are there!
36 locals recommend
Bangor City Forest
54 Tripp DrDefinitely a great way to take easy walks and learn about the local environment. Check out the Orono Boardwalk while you are there!
Arts & Culture
Penobscot Theatre Company
131 Main StGreat performances!
University Maine Museum of Art
40 Harlow StMany changing exhibits to enjoy.
Ten Bucks Theatre is an ensemble company dedicated to producing consistently high quality, affordable performances, nurturing the creative growth of the artists, and entertaining the widest possible audience.
Ten Bucks Theatre
663 Stillwater AveTen Bucks Theatre is an ensemble company dedicated to producing consistently high quality, affordable performances, nurturing the creative growth of the artists, and entertaining the widest possible audience.
This theater is located at the back of an antique store. Small venue and great performances!
Next Generation Theatre
39 Center StThis theater is located at the back of an antique store. Small venue and great performances!
Entertainment & Activities
Big-name performances!
https://www.crossinsurancecenter.com/events/
FRI Oct 29, 2021 8pm GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS
"Beyond The Fluffy" World Tour - "Go Big or Go Home"
Nov 13, 2021 SAT 8:00 PM A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE
Nov 20/21, 2021 SAT & SUN 10 AM MAINE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Dec 9, 2021 THURS 7:30 PM CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
Jan 12, 2022 WED 7 PM JEFF DUNHAM Seriously!? Tour
23 locals recommend
Cross Insurance Center
515 Main StBig-name performances!
https://www.crossinsurancecenter.com/events/
FRI Oct 29, 2021 8pm GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS
"Beyond The Fluffy" World Tour - "Go Big or Go Home"
Nov 13, 2021 SAT 8:00 PM A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE
Nov 20/21, 2021 SAT & SUN 10 AM MAINE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Dec 9, 2021 THURS 7:30 PM CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
Jan 12, 2022 WED 7 PM JEFF DUNHAM Seriously!? Tour
Big name performers on the Riverfront in Bangor!
The Darling's Waterfront Pavilion is an open-air amphitheater located within the Waterfront Park in Bangor, Maine. The venue is a temporary structure built alongside the Penobscot River. The venue typically operates from July until October. It is home to the Waterfront Concert Series.
14 locals recommend
Waterfront Concerts
275 Fourth StreetBig name performers on the Riverfront in Bangor!
The Darling's Waterfront Pavilion is an open-air amphitheater located within the Waterfront Park in Bangor, Maine. The venue is a temporary structure built alongside the Penobscot River. The venue typically operates from July until October. It is home to the Waterfront Concert Series.
Well-maintained, 9-hole, family friendly and inexpensive, golf course with complete rental gear.
Hidden Meadows Golf Course and Discount Pro Shop
240 W Old Town RdWell-maintained, 9-hole, family friendly and inexpensive, golf course with complete rental gear.
Old Town Archery
300 Main StHollywood Casino
500 Main StMaine Bound Adventure Center
46 Sebago RdRock Climbing
Orono Trampoline Park
6 Stillwater AveGreat to keep the kids entertained and busy!
Small venue planetarium doing both school age and adult education. Music shows as well.
Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium
167 Rangeley RdSmall venue planetarium doing both school age and adult education. Music shows as well.
Learn about indigenous people and their crafting skills at this very unusual theater while waiting for your live performance to start.
12 locals recommend
Collins Center for the Arts
2 Flagstaff RdLearn about indigenous people and their crafting skills at this very unusual theater while waiting for your live performance to start.
Food Scene
Authentic NY style bagels, everything made on-site. Great place to sit and chat when visiting Bangor sites.
34 locals recommend
Bagel Central
33 Central StAuthentic NY style bagels, everything made on-site. Great place to sit and chat when visiting Bangor sites.
Hero's Sports Grill
41 Washington StMoe's Original BBQ Restaurant & Catering
650 BroadwayMaMa D Thai Cuisine
128 Main StThe Tarratine
81 Park StUpscale dining.
Evenrood's
25 Broad StThe Fiddlehead Restaurant
84 Hammond StNocturnem Draft Haus
56 Main StLas Palapas Mexican Restaurant
8 Bangor Mall BlvdUmami Noodle Bar
1 Main StChopsticks
167 Center StIchiban
Union StreetDine outdoors or take your fresh seafood to go. Or you can prepare it at home.
14 locals recommend
McLaughlin Seafood Inc
728 Main StDine outdoors or take your fresh seafood to go. Or you can prepare it at home.
Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
963 Stillwater AveGreat family dining!
LaBree's Bakery
169 Gilman Falls AvePat's Pizza Orono
11 Mill StLocal favorite for pizza. Famous with college students.
Join us at Yamas Bar & Grill for the best Greek food & full service bar menu in Old Town, ME! Gyros, burgers & more! Host your next private party here!
Yamas Bar and Grill
19 Mill StreetJoin us at Yamas Bar & Grill for the best Greek food & full service bar menu in Old Town, ME! Gyros, burgers & more! Host your next private party here!
Thai Kitchen
14 Park StAsian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly
Harvest Moon Deli has the best sandwiches in ME! Stop by or call one of our 5 locations for salads, soups, paninis & other sandwiches. Catering offered too!
12 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Deli
18 Mill StHarvest Moon Deli has the best sandwiches in ME! Stop by or call one of our 5 locations for salads, soups, paninis & other sandwiches. Catering offered too!
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
191 Main StMexican
Aroma Joes #39
99 Park StApplebee's Grill + Bar
718 Hogan RdMust try their honey chicken mac n' cheese.
Orono Brewing Company - Tasting Room & Kitchen
61 Margin StOld Black Bear Brewing Company
212 Main StMarsh Island Brewing
2 Main StTrenton Bridge Lobster Pound® is located on Route 3 at 1237 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, Maine, just before the bridge onto Thompson's and Mount Desert Island. It is hard to miss with the row of wood-fired cookers out front smoking away and the big sign on the roof that says, "LOBSTERS". At the present time, the seasonal eatery features boiled lobsters and steamed clams, clam chowder and lobster stew, lobster and crabmeat cocktails, lobster and crabmeat sandwiches, rolls and melted butter, with sides of potato salad and cole slaw. Blueberry cake and pie is available for dessert along with assorted ice cream bars. For those who are seafood challenged, peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese, and tuna fish sandwiches are available. Beverages include assorted sodas, coffee, hot and iced tea. Sorry, no fried or grilled foods. Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound® is grease-free!
32 locals recommend
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
1237 Bar Harbor RdTrenton Bridge Lobster Pound® is located on Route 3 at 1237 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, Maine, just before the bridge onto Thompson's and Mount Desert Island. It is hard to miss with the row of wood-fired cookers out front smoking away and the big sign on the roof that says, "LOBSTERS". At the present time, the seasonal eatery features boiled lobsters and steamed clams, clam chowder and lobster stew, lobster and crabmeat cocktails, lobster and crabmeat sandwiches, rolls and melted butter, with sides of potato salad and cole slaw. Blueberry cake and pie is available for dessert along with assorted ice cream bars. For those who are seafood challenged, peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese, and tuna fish sandwiches are available. Beverages include assorted sodas, coffee, hot and iced tea. Sorry, no fried or grilled foods. Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound® is grease-free!
McLaughlin Seafood, Inc. a family owned business since 1978, specializes in live Maine lobsters and the freshest of seafood. We have recently expanded our business by offering items that compliment our seafood, Grindstone Smoked Seafood, delicious wines, cheeses, and unique and functional lobster related gifts.
McLaughlin's Takeout, which is a local favorite specializes in lobster rolls, Maine lobster dinners, fried clams, haddock, shrimp, scallops, and homemade chowders, is open the first signs of spring, seven days a week.
14 locals recommend
McLaughlin Seafood Inc
728 Main StMcLaughlin Seafood, Inc. a family owned business since 1978, specializes in live Maine lobsters and the freshest of seafood. We have recently expanded our business by offering items that compliment our seafood, Grindstone Smoked Seafood, delicious wines, cheeses, and unique and functional lobster related gifts.
McLaughlin's Takeout, which is a local favorite specializes in lobster rolls, Maine lobster dinners, fried clams, haddock, shrimp, scallops, and homemade chowders, is open the first signs of spring, seven days a week.
Guests say that the food is fabulous (one is a chef). Don't let the fact that it is inside the Marriott Hotel fool you! Directly across the street from Hollywood Casino and next to the Cross Insurance Center.
29 locals recommend
Timber Kitchen & Bar
22 Bass Park BlvdGuests say that the food is fabulous (one is a chef). Don't let the fact that it is inside the Marriott Hotel fool you! Directly across the street from Hollywood Casino and next to the Cross Insurance Center.
Texas Roadhouse
504 Stillwater AveI love this place. A little noisy but food is great!
My PT guys says it is a step above just pub food so check it out!
16 locals recommend
Woodman's Brew Pub
31 Main StMy PT guys says it is a step above just pub food so check it out!
KANÙ
283 Main StreetGrilled pizza and more!
Pepper's Landing
170 Main StreetGuests have said good food. Located close to a damn that is a nice view.
Sightseeing
See Steven King's house in Bangor and visit some sites that inspired different stories. https://odditiesandcuriositiestravel.com/stephen-king-tour/
30 locals recommend
Stephen King's House
47 W BroadwaySee Steven King's house in Bangor and visit some sites that inspired different stories. https://odditiesandcuriositiestravel.com/stephen-king-tour/
Paul Bunyan Statue
519 Main StPage Farm and Home Museum
5787 Museum BarnOpen only quarterly for one Wednesday but if you time it right you can climb to the top and see the wonderful views of Bangor, Brewer and beyond.
6 locals recommend
Thomas Hill Standpipe
41 Thomas Hill RdOpen only quarterly for one Wednesday but if you time it right you can climb to the top and see the wonderful views of Bangor, Brewer and beyond.
https://www.fishermensvoice.com/archives/201401TheKate.html
10 locals recommend
Katahdin Cruises And...
12 Lily Bay Rdhttps://www.fishermensvoice.com/archives/201401TheKate.html
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
500 Stillwater AveShaw's
353 Main StEverything Else
See where the iconic Old Town Canoe is made. Gillman Falls close by to see as well.
Old Town Canoe Co
125 Gilman Falls AveSee where the iconic Old Town Canoe is made. Gillman Falls close by to see as well.
Sporting goods store. Knives, Firearms, Ammunition, Fishing, Optics and accessories.
Old Town Trading Post
1681 Bennoch RdSporting goods store. Knives, Firearms, Ammunition, Fishing, Optics and accessories.
University of Maine
168 College AveFlagship school of the University of Maine System.