where to go and what to see VISITOR INFORMATION

Hotels & Accomodations

Highly-acclaimed theatrical performances. Concerts featuring a variety of music genres. State of the art museums. A vibrant downtown filled with shopping, bars and restaurants. It’s all right here in the Bangor region. And trust us, you’re going to want to experience it all.

Bangor has a number of hotels and accommodations to provide you with a comfortable stay in the Queen City. Most notable is Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway, which oozes old Hollywood glamour. Among portraits of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, try your hand at nearly 1,000 slot machines, as well as table games such as blackjack, poker, and roulette. The casino boasts a full bar and the Hops House 99 restaurant.

Theater

If quality entertainment is what you seek, you won’t have to look far. Bangor is home to the Penobscot Theatre Company, which produces plays and musicals that are lauded across the state. Going to the theatre is a treat in and of itself, for it is housed in the historic Bangor Opera House, which is known for its brilliant architecture.

Elsewhere in Bangor, Husson University’s Gracie Theater and the University of Maine’s Collins Center for the Arts offer a multitude of theatrical and dance performances.

Music

In addition to the theater, there is an array of music in Bangor, including one of the country’s oldest community symphonies: the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. The BSO has played its beautiful live music throughout Maine since 1896. If you’re here in the summer, watch as the waterfront comes alive with music. The Waterfront Concert Series and the Cross Insurance

Center brings major musicians and bands to Bangor.

Dining and Shopping

For visitors that are looking for quality dining and shopping, head to Bangor’s downtown section. It is here that you will find a wide variety of cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local boutiques and shops make up the downtown, so be sure to stop in and see what the different businesses have to offer.

Your visit to downtown wouldn’t be complete without stopping at the UMaine Museum of Art and Maine Discovery Museum and then sticking around for the nightlife. You’re never without good spirits, good company, and good live music.

Looking for more shopping opportunities? Check out the Bangor Mall area, cross the bridge from Bangor to Brewer and visit any one of the communities in our region to find anything you are looking for.

Area Attractions

And what would Bangor be without its natural treasures and recreational activities? Nature lovers can choose from an array of parks, lakes, and ponds. There are also a number of trails such as Bangor City Forest and the Orono Bog Walk. If you’re here in the winter, don’t miss out on the cross-country skiing and sledding opportunities.

If one thing is for certain, it’s that your visitor’s agenda will never be lacking when you’re in Bangor. So what are you waiting for? Join us in Bangor and experience our region’s attractions for yourself.