Location: Bangor
Top Things to do in Bangor
What to do and see in Bangor, Maine (ME): The Best Things to do
The city of Bangor is perhaps most well known as the setting for many of Stephen King's stories, a reputation that has led to the nickname Transylmainia. There is more to Bangor than just tales of horror, however. There is a thriving arts scene, with museums, galleries, theaters, a symphony orchestra and a popular sidewalk art festival every summer. The area around Bangor includes the coastal Acadia National Park and the wooded Baxter State Park, providing plenty of outdoor adventure.
Restaurants in Bangor
1. Cole Land Transportation Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 334 reviews
Museum dedicated to preserving and displaying Maine's land transportation equipment.
Reviewed By dblgs - Meriden, United States
Very wonderful staff that had great info Spent 2.5 hrs taking time to view items Great history Clean and great presentation
2. Mount Hope Garden Cemetery
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5.0 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By bertiesmom93
It was interesting to see all the old head stones and there was this really cool castle looking structure. There's also a nice pond in the middle and a Korea Memorial.
3. SK Tours Of Maine, LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,262 reviews
SK-Tours provides a 3 hour tour around Stephen King's hometown of Bangor, aka "Derry". We will show you 20 to 30 different places that Stephen King has written about, or been inspired by. Plenty of chance for photos, and who knows, you might just catch a glimpse of Stephen King himself!
4. Penobscot Theatre Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
Penobscot Theatre Company is America’s Northeastern-most professional, year round, not-for-profit theatre company, producing a wide variety of plays and musicals each season. Penobscot Theatre Company proudly owns and operates the historic Bangor Opera House, the last remaining opera house in Bangor, Maine -- which was once had seven opera houses and was called "the little Broadway of the North". We are committed to presenting high-quality, professional works of theatre that inspire the imagination and cultivate a lifelong passion for the art form. The 2019-20 Season is our 46th Season.
Reviewed By Terrysmom
We have enjoyed many, many top rated performances at the Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor. For a small theater, PTC delivers the best each time; amazing performers, sets, lighting, sound, etc. Bangor is lucky to have such a talented group in our small city. PTC is one of the best attractions in the entire area.
5. Bangor Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 543angelicae
My husband and I just completed two of the rooms at Bangor Escape Rooms - Quest for the King’s Crown and the Game Museum. Let me preface this review by saying that we have each done 50+ In-person rooms, plus a handful of virtual rooms during the pandemic. These were the first in person rooms that we’ve done in nearly 14 months, so we were excited to shake off the cobwebs a bit. We started with the Quest room and it was very well done. Pretty immersive, a good variety of puzzles, and overall flowed well from element to element. There were some puzzles that we hadn’t seen before, which is very difficult given the number of rooms we have done. Fantastic room for first timers. That being said - it was only two of us and we got out with ~25 minutes to spare. Veterans may want to look to some of the other rooms for more of a challenge, or go in knowing that this is a solid but limited experience and just have a good time. We personally had such a good time with that room and the host, DJ, was so welcoming that we asked if we could book another room - Game Museum - on site. He did warn us that it was their hardest room, but still we wanted to at least see it even if we didn’t get out. This is a very unique room. I don’t want to spoil anything, but would highly recommend for newbies or veteran escapers alike. Certainly doable by two people, but we would have benefited from 1 or 2 additional set of hands because there’s so much to do in this one. We escaped, but only after an additional 5 minutes on the clock. In general, I think some of the elements of both games could be replaced (some props/clues with paint that had worn off, some laminated cards that might be in need of a refresh, etc.) but nothing that really detracted from the game play. In speaking with DJ, it’s clear that he and his partner just purchased the space a few months ago and are very passionate about escape rooms. I’m excited to see everything that Bangor Escape Rooms has to offer in the future, and wouldn’t hesitate to repeat the 2 hour drive to visit again.
6. Gerald Winters & Son Book Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By mommak201
A "must see" bookstore for any Steven King fan. Loads of first edition books, Tee shirts, hoodies, memorabilia, signed books, posters -- and the proprietor is knowledgable and helpful. We had a blast in this book store and wound up buying much more than we thought we would. Even the quality of the tee shirts is great! You have to see this place for yourself to truly appreciate it. Hard to find because there's not much of a sign outside. Like a hidden treasure.
7. Maine Air Museum
8. Antique Alley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are looking for seriously eclectic cool items: Leather jackets and vests from the golden 50's and 60's, delicate imported porcelain, furniture, jewelry, curiosities of all kinds, Antique Alley is the shop.Where history meets whimsy!
9. American Folk Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The American Folk Festival brings a range of folk art and performance from traditional cultures around the globe to the Bangor waterfront. With an emphasis on music, dance and storytelling, this free festival makes the most of the magnificent Maine summer weather with a schedule of mostly outdoor events.
10. 2 Feet Brewing
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