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SOME AREA ATTRACTIONS
PAUL BUNYAN STATUE
Located on Main Street across from Hollywood Casino and in front of the Cross Insurance Center, Paul Bunyan is Bangor’s biggest ambassador.
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BREWER RIVERWALK brewermaine.gov/community/riverwalk-trail
With several restaurants that offer outdoor dining and a beautiful view of the Penobscot River, the Children’s Garden, chess tables, picnic tables, free Wi-Fi, and even an outdoor gym, the Brewer Riverwalk is a beautiful place to get out and enjoy some fresh air.
THOMAS HILL STANDPIPE bangorwater.org/about-us/thomas-hillstandpipe
Located on Thomas Hill Road off of Ohio St., the Thomas Hill Standpipe used to equalize water pressure throughout the city. The Standpipe opens several times a year for tours.
BANGOR WATERFRONT
Rich with cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities, Bangor’s waterfront is a hopping place to visit.
AREA MUSEUMS
The Bangor Region has museums throughout its 21 communities that provide cultural (and fun) opportunities to visitors and residents alike.
BANGOR CITY FOREST & ORONO BOGWALK
The Rolland F. Perry City Forest features more than 680 acres of working forest, wildlife habitat, and miles of walking trails. The City Forest is also the entrance to the Orono Bog Boardwalk, a 4,200-foot-long boardwalk that allows people to see a bog up close. cityforest.bangorinfo.com
MAINE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
The Maine Basketball Hall of Fame's focus is to preserve and promote the history of basketball in the State of Maine. Located in the Cross Insurance Center, view the history of the game and the legendary athletes who participated. mainebasketballhalloffame.com
STEPHEN KING’S HOUSE wrought iron fencing featuring spiders and dragons.
FIELD’S POND AUDUBON/19th CENTURY CURRAN VILLAGE
Located in Holden, Fields Pond Audubon is a family-friendly nature center. Nearby is the Curran Homestead, a museum that showcases farm life from the past. maineaudubon.com curranhomestead.org
BANGOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Learn more about Bangor's rich past at the Thomas A. Hill House Museum. The BHS offers guided tours, lectures, and special events at our Union Street home and across the city. bangorhistoricalsociety.org
GALEN COLE FAMILY LAND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
Located on Bangor’s Perry Road, the museum hosts memorabilia from decades past, including clothing, military items,
LEONARD’S MILLS HISTORIC SETTLEMENT
As one of the oldest historical settlements in Maine, Leonard’s Mills is a great place to learn about the past. maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
CROSS INSURANCE CENTER
The Cross Insurance Center hosts concerts, family shows, meetings, conventions, and more. crossinsurancecenter.com.
HOLLYWOOD CASINO HOTEL & RACEWAY
Nearly 1,000 Vegas-style slots, thrilling harness racing, big-time table games, food and entertainment. Visit hollywoodcasinobangor.com.
For complete tourism information and a visitor’s guide, go to Greater Bangor Convention and Visitor’s Bureau's website visitbangormaine.com
