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What to do and see in Bangor, Maine (ME): The Best Budget-friendly 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.
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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
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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
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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. American Folk Festival
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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.
6. Cascade Park
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By kelseyj1216 - Boston, United States
Great place to spend the afternoon. Beautiful trails, picnic area, and water fountain. Would recommend for spending a couple hours to enjoy the outdoors or to take some photos. It’s near a busy road, but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re walking around.
7. Penobscot River Walkway
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By DownEast47 - Finger Lakes, United States
While in Bangor, we decided to take a stroll along the beautiful Penobscot River Walkway before heading for home. I've read about it in DownEast magazine. It's so peaceful ... we were there on an autumn day; and in spite of it being chilly, there were many dog-walkers and "seniors" taking advantage of the day. A nice photo-op walk.
8. Bangor City Forest
9. Stephen King's House
10. Paul Bunyan Statue
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4.0 based on 488 reviews
This mighty 31-foot statue of the "great tree-biter" towers over the landscape in Bangor's Bass Park.
Reviewed By JeffnHeather04401 - Hermon, United States
Everyone comes to visit Paul when they're in the area. If you want the best view, hit the parking garage across the street, top level, and you're eye level with him!!
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