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Our Heritage

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Outdoor Recreation & Healthy Living

Winter Activities

Family Adventures

Higher Education

Sports

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Maps

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Events in the Area

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Planning Your Visit

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Bangor

Your Gateway

angor, the Queen City of Maine, is located on the western bank of the mighty Penobscot River. The proximity of the river made Bangor the “lumber capital of the world” for much of the 19th century. Bangor is the third-largest city in the state and the retail, cultural and service center for central, eastern and northern Maine, as well as Atlantic Canada.

Bangor has a rich and diverse historic and cultural landscape; Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president, was born and lived here, and best-selling author Stephen King still resides in town.

Summit of Mount Katahdin

Bangor is 90 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, Maine’s historic Mid-Coast town of Camden, and Baxter State Park, home to Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Many more small , quaint and historic towns , such as Greenville situated along Moosehead Lake, are just a day trip away and make Bangor the perfect starting point for the area’s recreational , cultural and relaxation opportunities.

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Bangor is home to one of America’s oldest symphony orchestras and Maine’s first gaming facility.

The architecture you will see when visiting Bangor ’s historic Downtown tells tales of Bangor ’s gilded age. Our many brick buildings are a tribute to the tenacious spirit of the citizens following the Great Fire of 1911 . Our historic districts will provide you with a glimpse into the Queen City’s past. Music, theatre, outdoor adventure and more await you in Bangor!

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Our Heritage The river flowed clear and sparkling to the sea, with forests of evergreen rising from its banks.

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Paul Bunyan

angor’s rich and storied history can be seen even today, in the architecture, monuments, parks, and even the stories that are still a part of our community. Nestled at the confluence of the Penobscot River and the Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor has not forgotten the Native communities that first settled these lands. The Wabanakis, or People of the Dawn Land, camped along the river’s shore, fished its tributaries, relied on its route for access to the sea, and gave to its beautiful valley a name: Penobscot. Among the many monuments throughout downtown Bangor are two memorials dedicated to the first European chroniclers to land on these shores. Searching for gold in 1525, Portuguese explorer Estevan Gomez found a temperate country, and welcoming Native community – but no gold. And in 1604, Samuel de Champlain (more famously known for founding the City of Quebec) first explored Eastern Maine. His journey up the Penobscot River landed him near the Kenduskeag Stream, where today a memorial to his travels still stands. The community of Kenduskeag Plantation began as a lumbering town when a sawmill was built at the mouth of the Penjajawock Stream in 1772, and within 20 years this small town had grown to 576 souls. Deciding that it was time to petition the Massachusetts legislature for an act of incorporation (Maine was still a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony until 1820), the town sent Reverend Seth Noble to Boston. This “hard-drinking frontier Calvinist”set off with instructions to change the name of Kenduskeag Plantation to Sunbury. Stories about what subsequently

happened are varied and doubtfully authentic; however, whether by accident or design, the plantation’s new name communicated by Rev. Noble at the crucial moment of incorporation was Bangor, a rather mournful Welsh hymn.

Main Street c. 1925

Bangor played a small role in the Revolutionary War in 1779. Ten American ships were scuttled at the convergence of the Penobscot River and the Kenduskeag Stream and remained there until the late 1950s when construction of the Penobscot Bridge disturbed the site. Six cannons were removed from the riverbed; five of which remain on display throughout the region (one was thrown back into the river by area residents angered that the archeological site was destroyed for the bridge construction). By the mid-1830s Bangor had grown into a thriving lumber town, the portal through which the bounty of the inland forests flowed through to the rest of the world. Bangor’s lumber barons built impressive mansions, many of which remain today in the City’s historic districts. By 1860, Bangor was the world’s largest lumber port, with 150 sawmills operating along the river. The city shipped over 150 million board-feet of lumber a year, much of it in Bangor-built and Bangor-owned ships. In 1860 alone, Bangor’s waterfront saw 3,300 lumbering ships pass by its docks.

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Bangor Museum and History Center

Baking Beans at Leonard’s Mills

was a perfect hiding place to avoid the authorities, Brady and his gang came to Bangor to purchase weapons. However, their stories of purchasing semi-automatic pistols and Tommy guns for hunting didn’t sit with the Maine merchants, who called in the authorities. What followed was the most infamous scene in Bangor’s history, with a shootout between Federal agents and gang members, not ending until the Brady gang members were either dead or in handcuffs. Central Street today features a memorial marker to this day, and the community that foiled the FBI’s Most Wanted.

Brady Gang

Though the frenzy of the lumbering industry has shifted to more western states, Bangor maintains its position as the cultural and economic center of Northern, Central and Eastern Maine. Sporting events, cultural activities, education, recreation, and shopping draw visitors from across Maine and beyond to the Bangor that has developed out of its vibrant history.

Bangor is a city rich with fascinating history; visit historical and architecturally significant areas to see how Bangor has evolved. For more information, visit our website’s historic districts section at VisitBangorMaine.com. VisitBangorMaine.com

Bangor Museum with Joshua Chamberlain’s Sword

The Bangor Museum and History Center is a multiple national award winning museum and the oldest cultural institution in Bangor. Founded in 1864, we have a collection that tells the story of Bangor - from the rowdy Devil’s Half Acre to the homes and lives of the wealthy lumber barons, and beyond. We are host to one of the finest Civil War collections north of Boston. Check us out at www.bangormuseum.org for a full calendar of events and tours.

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The river not only raised Maine’s lumber trade to the top of the global economy, but also bricks, leather, and even ice (which was cut and stored in winter, then shipped to Boston, and even China, the West Indies and South America). In 1911, one event changed the face of Bangor forever. On April 30 a fire started in a hay shed and quickly spread to the surrounding downtown buildings and blazed through the night into the next day. When the damage was tallied, Bangor had lost its High School, Post Office & Custom House, Public Library, Norumbega Hall, telephone and telegraph companies, banks, two fire stations, nearly a hundred businesses, six churches, and synagogue and 285 private residences – a total of 55 acres. The community rebuilt itself, and in the process became a showplace for a diverse range of architectural styles, including the Mansard style, Beaux Arts, Greek and Colonial Revival. The historic Bangor House served as one of the nation’s great palace hotels, and hosted luminaries including Jack Benny, John Philip Sousa, Gene Autry, Rudy Vallee, Bette Davis and Duke Ellington. Just as every city’s history must contain its dark side, so, too, does Bangor’s. In 1937, downtown Bangor was the scene of the bloodiest shoot-out in Maine history, complete with big-time gangsters (the FBI’s Most Wanted: Al Brady and his gang) and federal agents. Thinking that Maine

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Gracie Theatre at Husson University

Culture & Arts The beauty of the Greater Bangor area lies in its wide variety of arts, culture and great entertainment experiences that are available throughout the year.

The Who’s Tommy musical production

Located on the campus of Husson University, the Gracie is a 500-seat theatre, providing arts and cultural programming for the campus and greater Bangor area. The Gracie also serves as a learning platform for the students from the New England School of Communications in digital audio, live sound and sound mixing, and more. There are many exciting shows lined up, for a complete schedule of dates and details, visit gracietheatre.com.

here’s music and dance. If the live full sound of a symphony orchestra is what you crave, take in a performance by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest symphonies in the country, which has brought the joy of live music to people throughout Maine since 1896 and showcases concerts for many tastes and all ages. If you’re visiting Bangor during the holiday season, don’t miss the annual performance of The Nutcracker. Enjoy the Cool Sounds concert series in Pickering Square, the energetic sounds of the Bangor Band, or one of the many music concerts and festivals on the Bangor Waterfront during the summer including KahBang and the American Folk Festival (AFF). Held during the last weekend of August, the AFF features music from Cajun to Irish, Quebecois to blues, and this free festival presents more than 20 different groups over three days on numerous stages, and food and craft vendors along Bangor’s waterfront. Bangor’s waterfront is also home to the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion, which is an open air amphitheater constructed each summer in a 58 acre public park on the banks of the mighty Penobscot River. This venue is unique in that it can be configured any way an act desires. Many worldwide known acts have graced the stages in Bangor, including entertainers like Toby

American Folk Festival

Keith, ZZ Top, Celtic Women, Miranda Lambert, Carnival of Madness Tour and Tim McGraw, just to name a few. Up-to-date schedules can be found at WaterfrontConcerts.com.

There’s drama. Visit the architecturally

magnificent and historic Bangor Opera House to take in a show by the Penobscot Theatre Company. The professional company creates highly acclaimed productions ranging from side-splitting comedies & joyous musicals to world premiere theatrical work that keep you thinking long after the curtain has fallen. The Gracie Theatre at Husson University also features a state-ofthe-art sound system, premium acoustics, up-to-date lighting equipment and an intimate 500-seat house. You can find a variety of well-known performers, ballet and dance performances, and musical acts from the orchestra to blue and everything in between at the theatre.

An exciting schedule of modern and contemporary art exhibitions in the heart of downtown Bangor.

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There are educational opportunities. The

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There’s art. Exhibits at the UMaine Muse-

Culture & Arts in Greater Bangor American Folk Festival

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Bangor Arts

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Bangor Band

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Bangor Museum & History Center www.bangormuseum.com

Bangor Public Library www.bpl.lib.me.us

Bangor Symphony Orchestra www.bangorsymphony.org

Collins Center for the Arts

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Cool Sounds Concert Series www.downtownbangor.com

Gracie Theatre

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Hudson Museum

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KahBang Music, Art & Film Festival www.KahBang.com

Maine Discovery Museum

Culture & Arts

um of Art at Norumbega Hall showcase work by local and world-famous artists; the museum has four galleries that feature a new exhibit every three months. The collection has over 3,100 works and features modern, contemporary art and a constant

rotation of the museum’s collection. The Robert E. White Gallery on the Husson University campus is dedicated to exhibiting works by Maine artists in every possible medium including watercolors, still lifes, oil paintings, pastels, sculptures, acrylics, photographs and etchings.

Bangor Public Library, housed in a historic downtown building, is home to more than 450,000 books and other media material. The library is also host to many free events, like story hour and other interactive exhibits. Another stop to make in your quest for knowledge is the Bangor Museum and Center for History’s Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum, featuring artifacts and guided tours. If you have kids in tow, the Maine Discovery Museum is the perfect place for you. The largest children’s museum north of Boston, MDM has rotating interactive exhibits and hands-on activities guaranteed to keep them amused for hours.

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Penobscot Theatre Company www.penobscottheatre.org

River City Cinema

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Robert E. White Gallery www.husson.edu

Robinson Ballet Company www.robinsonballet.org

University of Maine Museum of Art

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Waterfront Concerts

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Free Movie Friday

And there’s more. Catch a free film on warm

Fridays hosted by River City Cinema in Pickering Square. If you want an exciting mix of world-renowned performing arts events, look no further than the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) at the University of Maine in Orono’s campus, which offers a varied schedule of performances from touring Broadway performances and live simulcasts of the Metropolitan Opera to the Vienna Boys Choir. Be sure to stop in and see the Hudson Museum, housed in the CCA, which features thousands of Native American artifacts.

For a complete list of culture & arts offerings, please visit VisitBangorMaine.com.

Orono Bog Boardwalk

Leonard’s Mills Maine Forest and Logging Museum

Outdoor Recreation & Healthy Living Maine is known for its natural beauty, and the Greater Bangor area is no exception. Located on the banks of the Penobscot River amid handsome forests and rolling farmlands, Bangor entices residents and visitors alike to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

Batteau ride on Blackman Stream

The Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley is preserving, restoring and sharing Maine’s lumbering heritage through events showcasing life at a mill settlement with a water-powered sawmill, blacksmith shop, log cabin, shingle mill, and many more lumbering-related treasures. We also have several selfguided hiking and nature trails. You will find our calendar of events listed at www.LeonardsMills.com.

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purred by the popularity of the American Folk Festival, Bangor’s waterfront was recently revitalized and walkers love to stroll along its scenic banks, have a picnic lunch, or just enjoy the view. There are also many parks where you can stretch your legs or simply grab a bench to catch up on some reading. Cascade Park, a longtime favorite, features a regal fountain, inviting picnic tables, benches and even a waterfall. The park is a pleasant place for outdoor gatherings and an amazing backdrop for any wedding.

Are you a bird watcher? - A good place

to take a bird or nature walk is the Field Pond Audubon Center in Holden. There are smooth manicured trails, and in the spring and early summer, red-winged blackbirds and bluebirds sing as bitterns hide in the marsh. Maine Audubon has another sanctuary off Essex Street in Bangor, the West Penjajawoc Grasslands, that features a beautiful green field with mowed paths that are easy to walk, and where you can often find bobolinks in the spring and early summer. Hirundo Wildlife Refuge and Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge are two sanctuaries that are home to over 200 different bird species and 45 species of mammals. The Bangor City Forest (Roland Perry’s City Forest) is home to hundreds of wild animals, including deer, moose, bears, tur-

On the Kenduskeag

keys, beavers and rabbits. Walk, hike or bike the nine miles of groomed trails on over 680 acres of land at the forest, as well as four miles of access roads. There you may find yourself admiring a doe and her fawns or marveling at the vibrant autumn colors of changing trees. Nearby, the Orono Bog Boardwalk adds an educational slant to a delightful walk.

Treasure hunting taken to a whole new

level. Scour the Greater Bangor area in search for hidden geocaches and travelbugs using your GPS device or smartphone. There are almost 2,000 caches within the Greater Bangor region. Unfamiliar with Geocaching? A great place to start learning more about the mo-

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dern day treasure hunt is at Geocaching.com. The rules to finding a cache are simple: if the cache contains a treasure, you may take it but must replace it with something of equal or greater value. Always remember to return your found cache to the EXACT location you found it and watch out for geo-muggles! If you’re a winter enthusiast, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation. Visitors are able to crosscountry ski, snowshoe or just take a long winter walk. Families often choose to spend a day skiing, snowboarding and tubing at a local ski mountain.

Enjoying the Greater Bangor Region could not be easier! From dogsledding adventures to a leisurely, educational stroll through the Orono Bog Boardwalk, Bangor is centrally located and has everything you need to make your visit the best it can be!

Within walking distance to UMaine and ten of downtown Orono's ﬁnest restaurants. • Full hot breakfast • Fitness center • Private balconies with river views

At the end of the day, come home to uncomplicated comfort. The Four Points by Sheraton is pleased to offer our guests the conveniences of home while on the road. Conveniently located at the Bangor International Airport, and with plenty of free parking, we offer your travelers a terrific night’s stay at an affordable rate. Our friendly, professional staff is waiting to welcome your next group to Bangor Maine!

Can’t wait to hit the course every spring?

The Greater Bangor area has some of the best golfing opportunities available. Love to pamper yourself? If a manicure, mud bath or facial are more to your liking, pamper yourself at a local spa. You can also find places to get a massage, acupuncture and more!

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Camping in Acadia National Park

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Winter Activities The Greater Bangor Region is perfectly located to accommodate all your Maine winter adventure needs.

ecause of Maine’s superior climate and spectacular scenic views, we are home to some of the world’s best snowmobiling trails. There are more than a dozen Maine Snowmobile Association-recognized clubs within The Maine Highlands tourism region.

Skiing at Hermon Mountain Snowmobiling Maine’s Interconnecting Trail System

Union Street Hill

We have many trailside accommodations in our area, with access to thousands of miles of groomed and maintained trails. For the snowmobiler without a snowmobile, there are many rental locations that are more than willing to help get you on the trail! There is nothing more beautiful than a freshly snow-covered forest in the early morning. Spending time in our woods is one of the best ways to truly experience winter. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing provide the peaceful escape that many seek when visiting. There are miles of groomed and ungroomed trails specifically for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventurists. Another unique adventure in the Greater Bangor Region is the opportunity to take sledding to a whole new level, either behind a team of dogs or at Hermon Mountain. There are many formal sled-dog races and opportunities to try out dogsledding in our area. Hermon Mountain provides a lift to the top of the mountain and over 600 feet of “chutes” for speciallydesigned tubes - riders can experience the thrill of a lifetime! Hermon Mountain also

offers downhill skiing and snowboarding opportunities and lessons, which is the perfect combination of winter activities to excite the whole family! Looking to take to the ice? Whether in an arena or on a frozen pond, or manmade rink, the Greater Bangor Region has plenty of indoor and outdoor ice skating opportunities.

Skating in Brewer

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Maine is an amazing place for people of all ages and there’s lots to do that everyone can enjoy together!

Cole Land Transportation Museum

amilies will have a blast at the Maine Discovery Museum, which is the largest children’s museum north of Boston. Watch your children’s faces light up as they explore interactive exhibits and take part in hands-on activities. Rotating exhibits invite you to explore the worlds of nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, science and anatomy. Public libraries in Bangor, Brewer, Orono and Old Town provide plenty of activities for children, like story hour and various craft projects. These are usually free events and a schedule can be found on the respective libraries’ websites. Want some good, old-fashioned family fun? The Cole Land Transportation Museum is the place to see antique cars, planes and trains and learn about the transformation of military tanks and helicopters. If sports are more to your liking, take in a baseball game at Mansfield Stadium, a spectacular park built for youth baseball by famous author and Bangor native Stephen King. Sports lovers can also visit the home of the UMaine Black Bears on the University of Maine’s Orono campus. While you’re there, stop and visit the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, a fascinating place to learn about the stars and our galaxy. Don’t forget that you can take your adventures outdoors! Rent a canoe or kayak and drop it into one of our many lakes and

ponds, take a stroll along the Orono Bog Boardwalk, or ride bikes through the Bangor City Forest. Experience the agricultural side of life with a visit to the farms at the University of Maine. Other local farms also welcome visitors, especially on Open Farm Day when people can visit, meet the animals, sample food like goat’s milk and venison and learn how a farm works. The Greater Bangor Region is dotted with parks that both children and adults can enjoy – many have swings, slides and jungle gyms that will engage the kids for an afternoon. The Bangor State Fair, an annual event held in late July/early August, is one of the region’s greatest traditions where kids will love the carnival rides, snacking on corndogs and cotton candy, all while checking out the fascinating agricultural events that make the fair a truly cultural tradition and great family fun.

Open May 1st - November 11th 7 Days a Week 9am - 5pm As one of Bangor’s greatest tourist attractions, the Cole Land Transportation Museum allows an up close view of the State of Maine’s transportation history. If it moved over land in the last two centuries, it is probably represented here— from roller skates to a mighty diesel locomotive.

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Opened in 1990, the Cole Land Transportation Museum offers a wide-range of historic Maine culture – from snow rollers to snowplows and horse-drawn sleighs/wagons to vintage automobiles, the Museum caters to everyone’s interest. Other displays include two blacksmith shops, harness shop, farm equipment, fire trucks and even a locomotive, boxcar, caboose and train station!

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Education Husson University

From public to private, pre-K to doctoral degrees, there is an educational opportunity awaiting you in the Greater Bangor Region!

he Greater Bangor Region is home to many of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier educational institutions. There are seven higher education learning facilities in the area, including the flagship campus of the University of Maine, the primary campus for Husson University, and a variety of career prepschools and state of the art high schools.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a great place all year for conferences and meetings! Conference Services Division Chadbourne Hall University of Maine, Orono 207.581.4092

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Eastern Maine Community College

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Technical Career & Transfer Education

EMCC offers over thirty different opportunities to change your life. Orono Bog Boardwalk

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Local Legends

Senior League World Series

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hether you are looking to host traditional or non-traditional sporting events, our area has a place to accommodate your needs. The Greater Bangor Region has both indoor and outdoor facilities that are ideal locations for basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, cheering, lacrosse and other conventional sports. The surrounding terrain and waterways in and out of Bangor are just right for archery, dog sledding, biking, sailing, canoeing and much more. The Bangor area is a great fit for sporting events of all sorts and sizes. Along with the university systems, the Bangor area is home to many other recreational facilities. Mansfield Stadium, located in Bangor, has been the host of the Senior League World Series since 2002. This site is a terrific location for hosting any type of baseball event. A few miles from Mansfield is the Union Street Athletic Complex, this complex is comprised of three softball fields and also has soccer capabilities. Another terrific facility in Bangor is the Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, which features lives harness racing.

Harness Racing

What types of events are typically hosted in the city? • The Senior League World Series • 2012 Finish Line Fireball Run Adventurally • Maine High School Basketball Tournament • Maine High School Cheering Tournament • Maine High School Softball Tournament • McDonald’s Senior All-Star Basketball Games • Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race • Grand Tour 2014 Velo Québec • USA Master’s Track & Field • Susan G. Komen Walk • Paul Bunyan Marathon • Harlem Globe Trotters • Bangor Car Show • Special Olympics of Maine

Maine has a newly formed sports commission. For more information on how to host your sporting event in the Greater Bangor area or in Maine, please visit our website at VisitBangorMaine.com or give us a call at 207-947-5205. VisitBangorMaine.com

Hannibal Hamlin

annibal Hamlin was the first Republican Vice President of the United States, serving under President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. Born in Paris, Maine, he attended Hebron Academy and tried a variety of jobs throughout the years until he moved to Hampden, Maine, to practice law. Hamlin’s political career began in 1836 with a term in the Maine House of Representatives. He later served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1843 to 1847. In 1848, he was elected to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and served a full term in 1851. In 1861, Hamlin became Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. After years of public service, Hamlin retired to his estate on Fifth Street on the west side of Bangor. It was on the 4th of July that Hamlin was playing cards at the Tarratine Club, a gentleman’s club located in downtown Bangor, when he died on the couch. He was buried at the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery with honors.

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The Greater Bangor Region is an extremely appealing sports destination with numerous playing surfaces scattered throughout our twenty-one surrounding communities.

Day Trips and Excursions Bangor can surely keep you busy, but the locals here will tell you that there’s plenty more to see and do nearby – beautiful towns, spectacular scenery and lots of fun. With its convenient central location, let Bangor be your jumping off point for exciting adventures! Brownville Junction

For more day trip ideas and sample itineraries, please visit the web site at VisitBangorMaine.com

The Maine Highlands – Bangor, Katahdin and Moosehead Lake

ocated at the very heart of the state, The Maine Highlands encompasses six distinct regions: Moosehead Lake, Katahdin, Lincoln Lakes, Sebasticook Valley, Southern Piscataquis Valley and Greater Bangor. The region boasts the longest river, tallest mountain, largest freshwater lake, and the Grand Canyon of Maine, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Moosehead Lake Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce; 207-695-2702, MooseheadLake.org You’ll long remember the haunting cry of a loon or the sight of a lumbering moose after visiting Moosehead Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Maine. While anglers wrestle with landlocked salmon, trout and bass, birders marvel at majestic eagles and plentiful winged species. No matter what they’re doing, visitors enjoy panoramic scenic vistas. For those a bit more daring mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV adventures await. Greenville hosts a number of annual festivals: Moose Mania in the spring, the International Seaplane FlyIn in the fall and Snowfest in the winter, a celebration featuring a 100mile sled dog race. You won’t want to

miss the popular ice fishing tournament with NASCAR driver Ricky Craven. While you’re in town, check out the quaint shops, cozy bed and breakfasts and local familyoperated restaurants.

Katahdin & Baxter State Park Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce; 207-723-4443, KatahdinMaine.com The Katahdin region offers a fantastic family experience for wildlife and wilderness enthusiasts. At the northern end of the Appalachian Trail sits Mount Katahdin, the state’s highest point at 5,267 feet and the queen of Baxter State Park. The park alone covers more than 200,000 acres of

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White Water Rafting in the Katahdin Region

Katahdin Cruise on Moosehead Lake

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Lincoln Lake Region Lincoln Lakes Chamber of Commerce; 207-794-8065, LincolnMEChamber.org A visit to the Greater Lincoln area is a hunter’s dream. Starting in the spring and continuing through the winter, an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl populates the area. Beautiful woodlands and 14 lakes make Lincoln the largest New England town in total square acreage and a lovely place to visit. Ever growing and always looking forward, Lincoln still maintains a certain, unmistakable down-home charm. As locals like to say, “All roads lead to Lincoln.”

Sebasticook Valley Region Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce; 207-368-4698, ourchamber.org As the gateway to The Maine Highlands, the Sebasticook Valley is the ideal destination for all types of water sports, fishing and boating. That’s because every town in the valley lays claim to a major body of water. The region also boasts a rich sense of Maine history, embodied in historic buildings such as the Stetson Meeting House and the Levi Stewart Library in Corinna. From the quintessential New England town of St. Albans to Exeter, a town that professes to have more cows than people, the pastoral beauty of the Sebasticook Valley will charm and delight you with one picture-postcard scene after another.

highly respected and decorated Union officer, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain started out as a college professor in Brunswick, Maine. Chamberlain, born in Brewer, Maine as Lawrence Joshua Chamberlain in 1828, decided to volunteer during the American Civil War to fight with the Union Army. Although he did not have any formal military training, Chamberlain quickly rose to the rank of brigadier general, leading the 20th Maine Regiment, which led to him being awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in defense of Little Round Top in the Battle of Gettysburg. Chamberlain moved back to his home state of Maine after the war ended. In 1866, he served as Governor with a record setting win for most votes and highest percentage for any Maine governor by that time, breaking that record yet again in another election in 1868. He returned to Bowdoin College and was appointed president of the college in 1871. When in the area, be sure to stop into the Thomas A. Hill House. Operated by the Bangor Museum and Center for History, this museum is home to important Civil War artifacts, including a sword of Joshua Chamberlain’s, and several letters written by Union soldiers, Joshua Chamberlain and Hannibal Hamlin.

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mountains, lakes, streams and forests, offering great opportunities for canoeists and kayakers. Wildlife observers get the chance to see deer, moose, and black bears – come prepared. When you visit baxterstateparkauthority.com, you’ll learn that no pets are allowed in the park and Leave No Trace principles apply. Just south, Millinocket and the nearby communities of East Millinocket and Medway greet all kinds of visitors. Crosscountry skiers and snowmobilers enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Rafters tackle extraordinary white water, like the Class-5 Cribworks on the west branch of the Penobscot River. Climbers, hikers and other adventurers flock to the breathtaking area to enjoy nature unspoiled.

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Greater Bangor Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau; 800-91-MOOSE, VisitBangorMaine.com The Maine Highlands wouldn’t be complete without the Greater Bangor region, which encompasses 21 communities from Bradley in the east to Carmel in the west and Hudson in the north to Winterport in the south. Bangor, the third largest city in Maine, sits at the hub and serves as a great location to use as home base to all your excursions and day trips.

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Known as a place where you can visit the shore without going to the coast, Southern Piscataquis County swims with the kind of year-round fishing action anglers dream about, and visitors with a sharp eye are likely to spot moose, deer, and smaller game. Gulf Hagas, also known as the Grand Canyon of Maine, is a spectacular narrow gorge filled with pools, waterfalls, cliffs and sheer rock faces that calls to eager hikers.

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The crown of Maine, Aroostook County, is home to thousands of miles of recreational trails, events like the Maine Potato Blossom Festival and features endless opportunities for exploration! Unspoiled by light pollution, Northern Maine the best spot to view the dark night skies and if you visit at the right time, you may even be able to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Space exploration is at your fingertips in Aroostook, drive through a solar system model arranged from Houlton to Topsfield. Experience “The Last Frontier of the East” on your next trip to Maine!

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Mid-Maine Coast Refreshing sea breezes, magnificent views, flea markets, antique shops and galleries, boat shows and jazz festivals, succulent lobster and chilled wine will help welcome you to the amazing MidMaine coast.

Belfast and Searsport Flea markets and antique shops abound in these charming oceanfront towns. Spend an afternoon exploring the historic buildings at the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport or head to Belfast for the Belfast Historical Museum and shopping at the fine boutiques in historic downtown. For an evening treat, reserve your seat at the old railroad terminal playhouse for a performance. The Belfast area is an hour drive from Bangor.

Camden, Rockland, and Rockport The salt is always in the air in these bustling towns. From boat shows, jazz, and lobster festivals to skiing and toboggan championships, you’re sure to find something going on. Take a walk to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at the end of a 4,346-foot stone path on Penobscot Bay, or visit Camden Hills State Park. Camden, Rockland and Rockport are

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full of art galleries like the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center and also extraordinary shops and restaurants. You’ll be glad you took this scenic excursion from Bangor. The Rockland area is about two hours from Bangor.

For more day trip ideas and sample itineraries, please visit the web site at VisitBangorMaine.com

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Dotted with blueberry fields and surrounded by rugged coastlines, these towns are authentically enchanting and among the most picturesque in Maine. In Castine, take a tour of a Maine Maritime Academy ship docked in the harbor. In Blue Hill, visit the famous and rare reversing falls, where the tide feeds into a narrow channel. Both towns offer sea kayaking tours, interesting shops and restaurants. The Castine and Blue Hill area is one hour from Bangor.

Down East & Acadia Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Only an hour from Bangor, this stunning seaside region is a world-wide tourist destination. Bar Harbor’s history as home to the rich and famous from the late 1800s to the early 1900s and its proximity to Acadia National Park make the small town a huge draw for visitors and locals alike. Drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, listen to the roar of the ocean at Thunder Hole, and gaze in amazement at dangling Bubble Rock. Don’t miss your chance to hike, bike, or even ride horseback along the park’s 57 miles of carriage trails. While you’re in town, take advantage of whale watching, sailing, kayaking, swimming, lobstering and more. Or stroll through town to enjoy shopping and dining at many of the area’s excellent stores and restaurants.

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Eastport and Roosevelt Campobello International Park Prepare for a day trip like no other! Remember your passport and head to Eastport to enjoy a leisurely ferry ride to Campobello Island. Walk in the steps of the Roosevelts and experience the rustic beauty of the land and sea they treasured and enjoyed. This is a unique 2,800-acre park administered by both the Canadian and U.S. governments. On your way back through Eastport, be sure to take in the miles of beautiful cobble beaches, tidal covers, rivers, streams and inland lakes, which lends itself to be truly one of the last unspoiled stretches of Maine coast.

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Ellsworth Museums, historic buildings, tree-lined streets and the unique Grand Theatre make Ellsworth the place to visit and stay awhile. Major highways intersect in the heart of the city and connect it to places along the coast and interior locations in Maine. The Ellsworth area is about 45 minutes from Bangor.

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Bucksport, Prospect and Verona Island Walk along the revitalized waterfront of Bucksport or - if you want a simply awesome view of Penobscot Bay and beyond try the observation deck on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Grab an ice cream or peruse the gift shops before exploring the dark tunnels of historic Fort Knox. It’s well worth the short, half-hour trip from Bangor.

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The following tours are offered at various times throughout the year. Please visit VisitBangorMaine.com for times, dates and pricing information.

Guided Tours Lace up your shoes, board your bus, and get ready to be entertained by the unique sights and sounds of Bangor! Best of Bangor Tour - Bus

Devil’s Half-Acre Tour - Walking Explore the wicked side of Bangor on this short walking tour! Discover the area of vice and violence that came to be known as the Devil’s Half-Acre, where despite Maine’s 1851 Prohibitory Law, saloons and drinking establishments thrived in Bangor alongside brothels and overcrowded tenements. Hear the stories of Madams, prostitutes, wild Irishmen, lumbermen and sailors as well as the beleaguered police and reformers who tried to clean up the town. No members of the Bangor Temperance Society or the National Purity Association allowed! Recommended for adults only.

Ghostly Bangor - Walking Prepare for the paranormal! Follow a winding path through haunted Bangor and stop at several sites to hear tales of

The River Drivers Statue

Monument Tour - Bus

Take a tour of the second oldest Garden Cemetery in the country and meet some of the locals! Walk along the trails through a space created for both the living and the dead and hear tales about some of Bangor’s more famous people. Hear stories about the wealthy lumber barons, Vice President Hannibal Hamlin, and Joseph Junen (the first murder in 1791) among many others.

See the unusual and the memorable in this hour and a half long bus tour, which takes visitors from the heart of the city to the outskirts and back again. Hear the surprising stories of how Bangor’s monuments were created and who they were created for. Monuments will include the River Drivers, Paul Bunyan, a record breaking race horse, military men and women, War commemoration, Hannibal Hamlin, Joshua Chamberlain, and abolitionists as well as the Underground Railroad. Sometimes sad, sometimes patriotic, sometimes outrageous but always enlightening after hearing these stories you will never see Bangor’s history and her residents the same way again.

Mt. Hope Cemetery Twilight Tour - Walking

Tommyknockers and More Tour - Bus

Take an unusual tour of the second oldest Garden Cemetery in the country and meet some of the lesser known residents. See the sights you would not get to see on any given day and hear stories of the lost, forgotten, and murdered in Bangor’s history. Walk among the faint trails of the Public Grounds area, see the gravesite of Bangor’s first murder victim, and listen to tales of the city’s unwanted and unknown found in Stranger’s Row. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

A Stephen King Literary Tour

Mt. Hope Cemetery Tour - Walking

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Take the ride of a lifetime with the Best of Bangor bus tour! See the sights and learn about the Queen City in this hour and half tour that will take you through 178 years of trials, tribulation, and triumph; from her incorporation in 1834 to the Great Fire of 1911, through her time as the lumbering capital of the world, and beyond. Visitors will get to see the areas that made the city a link in world economics and hear tales of her famous firsts such as railroads, spruce gum, and brownies as well as see stately architecture created by the grand wealth of lumber barons and kingpins of society.

reported ghostly activity on this special tour. At each stop a specter will appear to tell his/her tale of tragedy and explain why the haunting still occurs. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, one thing is for certain - some former residents of Bangor are still around attending to unfinished business from their corporeal lives. Trapped here either by their own will or by circumstance, these spirits have something to say to the living. Bring a friend or come alone...if you dare!

This tour is the world’s only literary tour focused solely on the famed author’s Bangor. Come explore the sights and sounds that inspired many of King’s works. You’ll see where Ellie saw the “Skinny Santa”, the “Sematary” where Stephen King, himself, presided over the funeral of Missy Dandridge, and if you dare, we even visit “the Barrens”.

Tours are created and delivered by the Bangor Museum and History Center (www.bangormuseum.org) and the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau. Bringing a motor coach to the area and looking for something to add into your trip? We offer step-on guides for each of our tours. Just call the Greater Bangor CVB at 207.947.5205 or email info@visitbangormaine.com for pricing and to schedule your tour today! VisitBangorMaine.com

Events in the Greater Bangor Region January

Eastern Maine Cheerleading Competition Annual Maine Wedding Association Bridal Show SnowCon – Gaming Convention Horse Drawn Sled Rides

July

Bangor State Fair Mount Hope Cemetery Tours Devil’s Half Acre Tour Cool Sounds Concerts & Outdoor Market Free Outdoor Movies 4th of July Parade Tommyknockers & More Bus Tours Summer at Leonard’s Mills Waterfront Concerts Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour

February

Horse Drawn Sled Rides Bangor Camping and RV show Brewer Waterfront Winterfest Eastern Maine Basketball Tournament Maine Chef Challenge

August

American Folk Festival Bangor State Fair Devil’s Half Acre Tour Mount Hope Cemetery Tours Tommyknockers & More Bus Tour WLBZ 2 Sidewalk Art Festival Senior League World Series Lumbering in the Maine Woods KahBang Music & Art Festival Waterfront Concerts

March

Maine Maple Sunday Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour Bangor Boating & Marine Show Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show Downtown Art Walk

September

Bangor Car Show: Wheels on The Waterfront Mount Hope Cemetery Tours Devil’s Half Acre Tour Labor Day Road Race Annual Bluegrass Festival Waterfront Concerts Tommyknockers & More Bus Tour BangPop! Comic & Pop Culture Convention Penobscot Theatre Company Season Opens Statewide Open Lighthouse Day Downtown Art Walk

These are just a sample of the events happening in the Greater Bangor Region!

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Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour Memorial Day Parade Children’s Day at Leonard’s Mills Waterfront Concerts Kid Central Festival

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West Market Festival Northern Writes New Play Festival Waterfront Concerts Downtown Art Walk

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Mount Hope Cemetery Tours Ghostly Bangor Tour Living History Days Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour Tommyknocker & More Bus Tour Bangor Symphony Orchestra Season Opens Fright at the Fort Waterfront Concerts

Cool Sounds Concerts & Outdoor Market Free Outdoor Movies Tap into Summer - Local

Veterans Day Parade United Maine Craftsmen Show Annual Christmas Craft Show Downtown Art Walk Maine Harvest Festival

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Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Home & Better Living show Anah Shrine Circus Woodsmen’s Day Bangor Garden Show Robinson Ballet Spring Show

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Bangor Downtown Countdown Festival of Lights Parade Holiday Productions at Penobscot Theatre Company The Nutcracker Santa’s Workshop Annual Mr & Mrs Paul Bunyan Look Alike Contest

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From antiques to boutiques, the Greater Bangor Region has many unique shopping experiences available.

tart Downtown, where Bangor’s historic district invites visitors to enjoy a wide variety of shops, from high-end clothiers to unique one-of-a-kind gift shops. Downtown is home to many outdoor markets, festivals and even fashion shows. From rare coins to comics, antique books to home décor, it can be found in Downtown Bangor. Then head over to the Bangor Mall area, between Hogan Road and Stillwater Ave-

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Paul Bunyan tourmaline or even a lobster-themed cookbook, you’re bound to find that special something.

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This perfect spot allows one to unwind and enjoy the freshest of seafood, daily specials, full bar, light fares, lobster dinners on the patio or relaxed leisurely dining overlooking the beautiful Penobscot River. McLaughlin’s is nestled at the end of Marina Road off Route 1 in Hampden. Once you find this local favorite eatery you will return again and again whether by boat or car, and you will be welcomed by the owners and their exceptional staff to make your visit memorable.

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angor’s Paul Bunyan Statue is 31’ tall, can withstand winds of 110 mph and is one of the largest statues dedicated to him in the world. Even though Lucette (Paul’s wife) has begun to try to make him eat healthier, poor Paul still weighs in around 3,700 lbs. There is also a time capsule hidden away in his base, which will be opened in 2084. The statue was donated in 1959 on Bangor’s 125th anniversary, designed by local artist J. Norman Martin, and constructed by Messmoor & Damon out of New York. Paul is also friends with famed author and Bangor resident, Stephen King. We aren’t sure if they run in the same social circles but Paul was featured in and brought to life in King’s 1986 novel “It”. You can find out more about Stephen King’s Bangor and the Paul Bunyan statue by going on one of four public “Tommyknockers and More” tours, that run throughout the summer months. The Paul Bunyan myth was concocted by lumberjacks swapping tall-tales in Maine’s north woods and in the area known as the “Devil’s Half-Acre” in Bangor. The Bangor Museum and History Center hosts a walking tour of our ‘red-light district’, highlighting the stories of Paul’s friends (lumberjacks), madams, wild Irishman, and the police and reformers that tried to clean up the town.

Shopping

nue, where you can shop ‘til you drop! This area is home to many of the larger national chain stores, as well as some smaller locally-owned shops. Whether you’re looking for a perfect souvenir, like a sparkling piece of Maine

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Bangor International Airport

To keep our drivers and passengers safe, Maine requires seat belts for all ages – with special rules for children.

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Smoking

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Because we care about our children, Bangor was the first city in the U.S. to ban smoking in vehicles carrying passengers under the age of 18. Most public places, including all restaurants and bars, are also smoke free.

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Hampden South I-95 South, Hampden 862-6638

Maine Tourism Information 888-624-6345 www.visitmaine.com www.mainetourism.com

Distracted Driving

Population Bangor: 33,011 Maine: 1,328,188 (2011 Census Est.)

Texting and driving is illegal in Maine; with a minimum of $250 fine.

Taxes

Alcohol You should know that… • Legal drinking age in Maine is 21; Identification is required • Hours of legal service are 6 am to 1 am • Maine has a strict OUI policy that makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher

Sales tax: 5% Lodging and dining tax: 7%

Places of Worship Please visit our website for a listing of places to worship in the Greater Bangor Region. VisitBangorMaine.com

Watch for Moose They are very large and hard-to-see wildlife. They can usually be seen by the roads in early morning or around dusk. Deer also regularly visit Maine’s roads.

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Border Crossings

Car Rental Companies

Passport regulations that were effective in June 2009 now require visitors crossing the U.S./Canadian border by land to have either a valid passport card or regular passport. If traveling by air or sea, visitors must possess a valid passport – the passport card is not valid for this type of travel. Please refer to the U.S. Passport Services Bureau for more information on border crossing policies: 1-877-4USAPPT or online at travel.state.gov.

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Darling’s, Enterprise, Hertz, and National

Travel and Driving Information Airport Bangor International Airport 287 Godfrey Boulevard www.flybangor.com 207-992-4600 | 866-FLY-BANGOR

Bus Service BAT Community Connector 481 Maine Avenue, 992-4670 bangormaine.gov/cs_publictransit.php

Follow Monty’s adventures at www.FlyBangor.com.

The BAT provides scheduled transportation throughout Bangor, Old Town, Veazie, Orono, and Hampden. The bus makes regular stops at the airport and in Pickering Square in downtown Bangor.

Concord Coach Lines

945-4000 | 1-800-639-3317

Cyr Bus Line

827-2335 | 800-244-2335 www.cyrbustours.com

Greyhound Bus Lines

942-1700 | 1-800-894-3355

Vermont Transit 1-800-894-3355

Low cost vehicle rentals Why rent from Darling’s?

No charge for additional drivers Pick-up your car weekdays until 9:00 pm; Sat. 8-4 Local Pick-up and drop-off weekdays until 9:00 pm • Low rates Hourly, half day, daily, weekly and monthly rates year round Trucks, Cars, 6, 7, 8 & 12 Capacity Vans, Imports, Convertibles (in season) Specialty Vehicles, SUV’s Corporate and business rates Convenient Locations Weekend & Vacation Specials in: Augusta • Bangor Direct billing insurance replacements

• Ellsworth

1.877.314.5024

“Fly to BGR and land closer to all Maine has to offer. Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Down East & Acadia Region, Mid-Coast and Northern Maine are all within easy reach. Plus, BGR is a “user-friendly” airport, with convenient services. Let BGR welcome you to Maine. Visit us at FlyBangor.com.”

Planning Your Visit

For travel and road conditions, call 511 or 866-282-7578.

Bangor International Airport

Our Heritage

For more detailed information on planning your stay, visit us at VisitBangorMaine.com or give us a call at 800-91-MOOSE (800-916-6673).

Monty, the Maine Moose BGR Mascot

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The selection you need • The style you want Most major credit cards accepted VisitBangorMaine.com

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Dining & Nightlife The Greater Bangor Region has a wide variety of cuisine, from family restaurants to exotic foods spanning the globe – there’s a place for every taste. Whatever your craving, whatever your budget, Bangor has the food that will satisfy you and keep you coming back for more!

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top in one of the many local sandwich shops, ethnic restaurants, or a sidewalk café for a gourmet coffee, bagel, wrap, or delicious pastry made from scratch. Fine dining is also at your fingertips with many locally owned, unique restaurants that will satisfy the appetite of any foodie. You can’t leave town without trying some of Maine’s famous seafood, and there are plenty of places where you can get the taste of real Maine lobster or even have some shipped to your house. If you are looking for a chance to sample some local Maine microbrews or even beers from around the world, there are breweries and friendly Irish pubs ready to quench your thirst. Don’t miss the annual Bangor Brew Festival in June to meet and greet with local brewers. If nightlife is what you are after, there is a great variety of bars and clubs located in and around Bangor waiting for you to come and dance the night away. Looking for some latenight activities? Hollywood Casino

Hotel & Raceway offers harness racing, offtrack betting, 1,000 of your favorite slot machines and a variety of table games. Or pop on over to The Sports Arena for bowling, arcade games, pool and more! Don’t miss the many opportunities to catch a play, see a movie, hit the dance floor or just relax on the deck of a pub overlooking the Penobscot River. Whatever kind of nightlife you are looking for, you can find it in the Greater Bangor Region. SUNDAY

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BANGOR NIGHTLIFE... EVOLVED 193 Broad St. Top Floor | Bangor | 207-404-4300 | 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Wed.-Sat. facebook.com/tantrumnightclub VisitBangorMaine.com

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Big-Easy Lounge & Cafe

The Charles Inn Select 20 Broad St., Bangor – Exit 182A 50 4pm - 1am apps & Lounge/ spirits Bar 992-2820 • thecharlesinn@aol.com • www.thecharlesinn.com See ad page 30

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Black Bear Inn Conference Center & Suites 4 Godfrey Dr., Orono – Exit 193 20 5pm - 8pm D American • • • 4- 866-7120 • blackbearhotel@yahoo.com M-Sat on 275 www.blackbearinnorono.com site See ad page 41 only

Dysart’s

530 Cold Brook Rd., Bangor – Exit 180 230 Open 24/7 942-4878 • www.dysarts.com

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Geaghan’s Pub & Craft Brewery

570 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 175 7am - 11pm 945-3730 • www.geaghanspub.com See ad page 35

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Godfrey’s Grille

Four Points by Sheraton 308 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor – Exit 184 85 7 Days 947-6721 • sales@fourpointsbangor.com Varied Hours www.fourpointsbangorairport.com See ad page 9

Lucerne Inn

Rt. 1A, Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham – Exit 182A 150 7 Days 843-5123 • 800-980-9222 • info@lucerneinn.com Varied Hours www.lucerneinn.com See ad page 46

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McLaughlin’s at the Marina

100 Marina Rd., Hampden – Exit 182A 200 7 Days L Seafood • • • • 990-1111 • www.mclaughlinseafood.com Varied Hours D 30 See ad page 31

McLaughlin’s Seafood

728 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 60 942-7811 • www.mclaughlinseafood.com See ad page 31

11am - 8pm Open spring until Columbus Day

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Oriental Jade Restaurant and Bar

178 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor – Exit 186 338 11am - 11pm M-Sat L Chinese • • • • • • 2- 947-6969 • info@orientaljade.com • www.orientaljade.com 10:30am - 11pm Sun D & Asian & 80 100 See ad page 34 Sun Brunch 10:30am - 3pm Del.

Paddy Murphy’s

26 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 100 945-6800 • www.paddymurphyspub.com

Daily 11am - 9pm L American/ • • • 1- • 9pm-1am Bar D Irish 75

Pairings at Winterport Winery Cooking

279 South Main St., Winterport – Exit 174 100 By Reservation 223-0990 • www.pairingsinmaine.com or Appointment See ad page 42

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Pete and Larry’s Lounge and Grill

Holiday Inn 404 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 65 7 Days 947-0101 • 800-914-0101 • jwilliams@midmaine.com Varied Hours www.holidayinn.com/bangorme See ad page 40

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Tantrum Nightclub & Lounge

193 Broad Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 120 6pm - 1am 404-4300 • facebook.com/tantrumnightclub Tues-Sat See ad page 35

Thistles Restaurant

175 Exchange St., Bangor 60 945-5480 • www.thistlesrestaurant.com See ad page 34

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728 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-7811 www.mclaughlinseafood.com Mclaughlin Seafood is a family owned and operated business since 1978. They proudly serve the freshest of seafood from the Maine Coast. Open year round, seven days a week, they will pack your Maine lobster and seafood delights to travel or ship nationwide. McLaughlin Seafood the “Freshest Tail in Maine”

Oriental Jade Restaurant

Tantrum Nightclub & Lounge

570 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-6969 www.orientaljade.com

Featuring authentic Asian cuisine, Oriental Jade is one of the most popular eateries in all of Eastern and Central Maine. Great food, exotic beverages, fun atmosphere, and friendly service all combine at this Bangor hotspot. For more information please call Oriental Jade at 207.947.6969 or visit our website at www.orientaljade.com.

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McLaughlin’s Seafood

193 Broad Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-945-3730 www.geaghanspub.com

Mainers agree that Geaghan’s Restaurant and Pub is as close as you can get to a “home away from home.” With fine food and beverages supplied by congenial and efficient staff. The old Irish adage, “Laughter is brightest where food is best,” was never truer than at Geaghan’s Restaurant and Pub.

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193 Broad Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-404-4300 Facebook.com/tantrumnightclub

Bangor’s premier lounge and nightclub offering the style and feel of the best big-city nightclubs. Featuring a full bar, free appetizer buffet during select hours and menu all night, Tantrum also boasts the area’s most vivid laser/light array, largest sound system and a separate lounge for those looking for a quieter side.

Barnaby’s (Ramada Inn) 207-947-6961 Coach House Restaurant 207-989-4101 Dunkin Donuts Fiddlehead Restaurant 207-942-3336 Frank’s Bake Shop 888-561-5611 Giacomo’s 207-947-3702 Governor’s Restaurant – Old Town 207-827-7630 Governor’s Restaurant – Bangor 207-947-3113 Grill on the Green 207-907-4577 Ground Round Restaurant 207-942-5621 Nicky’s Cruisin’ Diner 207-942-3430 Penobscot Pour House 207-941-8805 Texas Roadhouse 207-262-6122

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11:30am - 1am Year round

26 Front St., Bangor – Exit 182A 301 947-8009•kellyb@seadogbrewing.com•www.seadogbrewing.com See ad page 35

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All above establishments are handicapped accessible, accept credit cards and are smoke free.

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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

50 119 Eden Street (Rte 3), Bar Harbor – Exit 182A 153 • • • • BGR • • • 288-2559 • dede@barharbormainehotel.com • www.barharbormainehotel.com 9 ID 11 See ad page 21 OD BH

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Best Western White House Inn

155 Littlefield Ave, Bangor – Exit 180 77 • • • Next • 6 • • 862-3737 • whitehouseinnbgr@aol.com • www.whitehouseinnbangor.com 5 OD Door BGR See ad page 41

Black Bear Inn Conference Center and Suites

4 Godfrey Dr., Orono – Exit 193 866-7120 • blackbearhotel@yahoo.com • www.blackbearinnorono.com See ad page 41

Brewster Inn

37 Zions Hill Rd., Dexter – Exit 157 924-3130 • innkeeper@brewsterinn.com • www.brewsterinn.com * $5 fee 100 yards away; therapeutic massage and spa only 20 mins away See ad page 20

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Country Inn at the Mall C, H, I, 936 Stillwater Ave., Bangor – Exit 187 94 • • 5 • • 941-0200 • 800-244-3961 • office@countryinnatthemall.net • www.countryinnatthemall.net BGR

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Courtyard by Marriott C, H, 236 Sylvan Rd., Bangor – Exit 187 262-0070 • 800-321-2211 • mary.m.brooks@marriott.com • www.courtyard.com/bgrcy

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Ellsworth Ramada C, H, 33 215 High Street, Route 1 and 3, Ellsworth – Exit 182A 103 • • • • BGR • • 667-9341 • gm@ellsworthramada.com • www.ellsworthramada.com ID 8 BH

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Fairfield Inn C, H, 300 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 153 • • • • 1 • • 990-0001 • christopher.shaw@oceanprop.com ID BGR marriott.com/hotels/travel/bgrfi-fairfield-inn-bangor

Fireside Inn & Suites

570 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 942-1234 • info@firesideinnbangor.com • www.firesideinnbangor.com See ad page 41

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Holiday Inn – Bangor

404 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 208 • • • • Gold’s 3 • • • 947-0101 • 800-914-0101 • hibangor@midmaine.com • www.holidayinn.com/bangorme ID Gym BGR See ad page 40

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Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway

500 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 152 • • • 5 *** • • 877-779-7771 • johnna.pellon@pngaming.com • www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com 4 BGR *** Complimentary airport shuttle 7am to 11pm See ad inside front cover

Lucerne Inn

Rt. 1A, Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham – Exit 182A 31 • • • • 15 843-5123 • 800-980-9222 • info@lucerneinn.com • www.lucerneinn.com 8 BGR See ad page 46

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Point Lookout Resort & Conference Center C, H, 67 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville 106 • • 53 789-2000 • info@visitpointlookout.com • www.visitpointlookout.com BGR

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For more information on Accommodations visit VisitBangorMaine.com All area codes are 207. University Inn

5 College Ave., Orono – Exit 191 866-4921 • universityinn@roadrunner.com • www.universityinnorono.com See ad page 9

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Chadbourne Hall, Orono – Exit 191 581-4092 • cds@umit.maine.edu • www.umaine.edu/conferences **** 15 traditional undergraduate residence halls of varying sizes. Conference housing is available only in the summer in a limited number of buildings. 86 suites in two buildings with double and single rooms, living room, kitchen, full bath. Service animals only. See ad page 16

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Bangor areas most historic Bed and Breakfast. Home of State Governor and Senator Ralph Owen Brewster. 9 guest rooms range from expansive to cozy. Each offers distinct personality. Large LCD TVs, HD, DVD, iPhone Docks, some have fireplaces, king beds, whirlpools. All have bathrooms. Wi-Fi throughout. Amazing gardens. Free breakfast.

Four Points by Sheraton

20 Broad Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-992-2820 www.thecharlesinn.com

Bangor Airport, 308 Godfrey Blvd, Bangor 04401 207-947-6721 www.fourpointsbangorairport.com Think of the Four Points by Sheraton the next time you are planning an event. Our friendly, professional staff is on hand every step of the way to ensure a successful event. We offer full catering in our 5 private function rooms. Please ask about the Starwood Preferred Planner Program!

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Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway

404 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-0101 www.holidayinn.com/bangorme

Comfort Inn Days Inn Loon Hollow Cottages Milford Motel on the River Motel 6 Old Winterport Commercial House B & B Orland House Bed & Breakfast Quality Inn Ramada Inn Vacation Home Rentals - Greater Bangor

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37 Zions Hill Rd, Dexter, ME 04930 207-924-3130 www.brewsterinn.com

The Charles Inn

The Holiday Inn-Bangor is the area’s largest hotel & fitness complex, featuring Gold’s Gym. Our relaunched brand encourages all corporate and leisure guests to “Stay You” while enjoying top service and all comforts of home within one full-service, non-smoking hotel property.

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Bangor Courtyard by Marriott

236 Sylvan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 ph:207-262-0070 fx:207-262-0090 www.marriott.com/bgrcy

Bangor’s first art gallery hotel within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, and museums. Impeccable accommodations include free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Media room with guest computer, DVD player, movies, and games. Meeting space and catering available. Home to the Big Easy Lounge, downtown Bangor’s newest jazz bar.

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500 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-974-3481 www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com

With nearly 1,000 red hot slots, live table action, a luxurious 7-story hotel and a buffet that can only be called “Epic,” there’s truly no place like Hollywood. We offer weekly live entertainment, covered parking and Live & Simulcast Racing Action. No one has to yell “Action!” here. 207-990-0888 207-942-8272 207-825-3128 800-282-3330 800-4-Motel6 207-223-5854 207-469-1144 207-942-7899 207-947-6961 800-710-2755

www.comfortinn.com www.daysinn.com www.loonhollow.com www.milfordmotelontheriver.com www.motel6.com www.antiquesandreusables.com www.orlandhousebb.com www.qualityinn.com www.bangorramada.com www.vacationhomerentals.com

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University of Maine Conference Services

The Bangor Courtyard by Marriott offers the latest technology, amenities and décor that exceed the expectations of today’s business and leisure traveler. With quick access to I95, the hotel is just minutes from the Bangor International Airport and area corporations, including the University of Maine, Orono, EMMC, Husson College, and more.

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Gold’s Gym tness center 404 Odlin Road, Bangor Maine 04401 207.947.0101

Pete & Larry’s Grill & Lounge

Indoor heated pool & Jacuzzi

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208 rooms with all amenities

Voted Bangor’s #1 Hotel by Market Surveys of America

Stay Real. Stay You.

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Ask about our Theme Rooms. 207-862-3737 155 Littlefield Ave. Bangor, Maine 04401

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Free Continental Breakfast Pets Welcome • Business Center Exercise Facility Whirlpool Tub - Free Wi-Fi Seasonal Outdoor Heated Pool

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Important Phone Numbers: Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Information & Convention Information

Bangor Exit 182A off I-95 to Exit 3B off of I-395 Next to Hollywood Casino. 207-942-1234 570 Main Street Bangor, Maine 04401 Fireplace Rooms • Pets Welcome Geaghan’s Restaurant Pub & Brewery Across from Bangor Auditorium Microwave and Fridge in Every Room

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207-947-5205 or 800-916-6673 Maine State Tourism

Black Bear Inn

888-624-6345

Conference Center & Suites

Waterfront Concerts Exit 193 off I-95

800-745-3000 Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce

207-947-0309 Non-Emergency Police: 207-947-7382 Emergency: 911 Road Conditions: 511 Maine State Police – Orono: 800-432-7381 Poison Control: 800-222-1222

Minutes to UMaine Campus. 207-866-7120 4 Godfrey Drive Orono, Maine 04473 Free Continental Breakfast Free Wi-Fi Pets Welcome Full Service Conference Center 100% Non-Smoking Property Café

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Convention Services Greater Bangor Looks Forward to Meeting You!

Contact the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-91-MOOSE or email Info@VisitBangorMaine.com.

he Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau is your “one-stop shop” for event planning in northeast Maine. GBCVB’s membership network offers the most complete and comprehensive range of resources that will assure your peace of mind and the success of your event or meeting. We represent top-notch accommodations, event spaces, conference and support services, as well as the attractions that make the Greater Bangor Region an engaging destination. Let’s get together – whether you’re expecting six to 8,000 guests, we can show you a diversity of venues and help you determine which suits your needs the best.

We’ll do the legwork for you –let us know what accommodations you need and we’ll send out requests for proposals to our accommodation partners. We will then compile the results and assist you in choosing the perfect match for your event or meeting. As your region-wide concierge, the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau can help you book entertainment, caterers, prepare meeting materials, stage your presentations and ship anything you need – in short, all the details that will make your event run smoothly! Call us at 1-800-91-MOOSE or email Info@VisitBangorMaine.com today and make your meeting in the Greater Bangor Region a memorable one.

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hoosing the Greater Bangor region to host your wedding or civil union ceremony will be one of the best decisions you make about your big day. Not only will you get the varied landscapes and venues that we offer but you will also have access to the complimentary services of the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB). We can help you find shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception venues, local area vendors, and accommodations for you and your out-of-town guests. The GBCVB also can provide you with planning information and visitor information. We can help make your wedding stand out and be remembered! We can assist with gathering room blocks – one phone call to us can get you proposals with rates and availability from our member properties. Looking for area activities for your guests or even to incorporate into your wedding – we can help coordinate group activities or create sample itineraries for your guests.

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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

50 119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor – Exit 182A 8 11900 500 200 350 • • • BGR • 288-2559 • dede@barharbormainehotel.com • www.barharbormainehotel.com 40 11 See ad page 21 BH

Black Bear Inn Conference Center and Suites

4 Godfrey Dr., Orono – Exit 193 4 400 7500 400 250 275 • • • 8 • 866-7120 • blackbearhotel@yahoo.com • www.blackbearinnorono.com BGR See ad page 41

Brewster Inn 37 Zions Hill Rd, Dexter – Exit 157 1 924-3130 • innkeeper@brewsterinn.com • www.brewsterinn.com * therapeutic massage & spa 20 mins away See ad page 20

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The Charles Inn

Fireside Inn & Suites

570 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 1 50 50 50 50 • 5 • 942-1234 • info@firesideinnbangor.com • www.firesideinnbangor.com BGR See ad page 41

Four Points by Sheraton

Bangor Airport • 308 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor – Exit 184 7 130 6347 130 80 110 • • • 0 • 947-6721 • sales@fourpointsbangor.com • www.fourpointsbangorairport.com BGR See ad page 9

Holiday Inn – Bangor

404 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 1 75 812 75 50 50 • • • 3 • 947-0101 • 800-914-0101 • hibangor@midmaine.com • www.holidayinn.com/bangorme BGR See ad page 40

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway

500 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 3 325 2300 325 140 200 • • • 5 • 877-779-7771•zachary.hackett@pngaming.com• www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com 27 BGR See ad inside front cover

Jeff’s Catering & Event Center

15 Littlefield Way, Brewer – Exit 182A 3 450 12000 900 450 450 • • • 5 989-1811 • jeff@jeffscatering.com • www.jeffscatering.com BGR Rt. 1A, Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham – Exit 182A 5 200 5500 200 140 200 • • • 15 • 843-5123 • 800-980-9222 • info@lucerneinn.com • www.lucerneinn.com 10 BGR See ad page 46

McLaughlin’s at the Marina

60 1200 patio/ Outside/ 40 100+ • 10 30 500 Outside BGR inside Inside

Morgan Hill Event Center

82 Morgan Hill Lane, Hermon – Exit 180 3 550 9000 848-7100 • info@morganhilleventcenter.com • www.morganhilleventcenter.com

Oriental Jade Restaurant and Bar

178 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor – Exit 186 2 150 947-6969 • info@orientaljade.com • www.orientaljade.com See ad page 34

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100 Marina Rd., Hampden – Exit 182A 2 990-1111 • kimberlylmcl@gmail.com • www.mclaughlinseafood.com See ad page 31

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26 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 1 34 1000 • •** 3.2 945-6800 • www.paddymurphyspub.com BGR ** Limited menu

Point Lookout Resort & Conference Center

67 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville 13 600 30000 789-2000 •info@visitpointlookout.com • www.visitpointlookout.com

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Roosevelt Campobello International Park

459 Rt. 774 Campobello Island, NB, Canada E5E 1A4 3 60* 100 60* • • • 1 14 ** 506-752-2922 • 877-851-6663 • info@fdr.net • www.fdr.net BGR * Two locations ** 23 Guest Rooms only available to meeting participants See ad page 22

Sea Dog Brewing Company

26 Front Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 4 120 140 64 120 • • • 5 947-8009 • kellyb@seadogbrewing.com • www.seadogbrewing.com BGR See ad page 35

Spectacular Event Center & Catering

395 Griffin Rd., Bangor – Exit 184 3 900 12000 941-8700•Katie@SpectacularEventCenter.com• www.SpectacularEventCenter.com See ad page 42

550/ 350/ 400/ 350/ 200/ 300/ • • • .3 200 144 150 BGR

Tantrum Nightclub & Lounge

193 Broad Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 1 100 1300 100 5 404-4300 • facebook.com/tantrumnightclub BGR See ad page 35

University Inn

5 College Ave., Orono – Exit 191 1 40 866-4921 • universityinn@roadrunner.com • www.universityinnorono.com See ad page 9

Add. outdoor 40 • • 9.6 • space BGR 300

University of Maine Museum of Art

40 Harlow St., Bangor – Exit 182A 2 48 1450 20 32 • 2 651-3350 • kj@umit.maine.edu • www.umma.umaine.edu BGR See ad page 6

Winterport Winery & Penobscot Bay Brewery

279 South Main St., Winterport – Exit 174 3 223-0990 • info@pairingsinmaine.com • www.pairingsinmaine.com See ad page 42

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515 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 18 8000 40000 992-4650 • shelley.davis@bangormaine.gov • www.crossinsurancecenter.com 27-Hole Golf Course is adjacent Outdoor exhibit space, concerts, sporting events, conventions, tradeshows and conferences See our ad on the inside back cover

University of Maine Conference Services

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Husson University 1 College Circle, Bangor – Exit 185 3 125 5000 Conf. Brd 20 • • 3 941-7171 • cfb@husson.edu • www.husson.edu 125 Rm BGR See ad page 16 30

All properties listed above are smoke-free, accept credit cards, and have wi-fi.

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Meeting & Event (cont.) The Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau

Bronson Audio Visual, Inc.

252 Howard Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-9818 www.bronsonav.com

State of the art sound, lighting, multimedia & livestreaming for meetings & events of all sizes. Experienced technicians providing 24/7 superior customer service. Event planning & production services; video production; equipment rentals, sales & installations. See our ad in this guidebook.

800-91-MOOSE • 207-947-5205 www.VisitBangorMaine.com

Contact the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau for all your convention, meeting or event needs. Our planning services are complimentary and we offer add-ons like registration, welcome bags, tour planning and other valuable amenities to make your event a successful one!

Spectacular Event Center & Catering

Headlight Audio Visual, Inc.

74 Evergreen Drive, Portland, ME 04103 207-775-1671 www.headlightav.com

You’ll never find us in that box; it’s dark in there. We don’t play it safe and color inside the lines; we’re more Jackson Pollock than Norman Rockwell. Are you? We are not your typical AV source. We are a creative, innovative company that partners with you from concept to completion. The Advertising Specialists of Maine Awards, Signage & Trophies Gossamer Press MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. Transcontinental Printing UPS Store W.S. Emerson

395 Griffin Rd., Bangor, ME 04401 207-941-8700 • www.spectaculareventcenter.com

A special event & catering facility accommodating 25-400 guests with 12,000 square feet of multiple ballroom event spaces. Offering three individual rooms with flexible style seating formats. We provide in-house audio visual equipment along with a full kitchen to fulfill all of your catering needs. Convenient to airport and hotels. 207-990-6022 800-249-1137 800-696-3949 902-640-3350 506-856-6094 207-947-9999 800-789-6120

www.tasom.com www.awardsaregreat.com www.gossamerpress.com www.101bookseries.com www.tcprinting.tc www.theupsstorelocal.com/3296 www.wsemersononline.com

Reserve Reserve Your Room Today! Today!

800-325-5123 or or online online at www.LucerneInn.com www.LucerneInn.com

The Lucerne Inn Casual Fine Dining Country Inn Accommodations

Conveniently Located on Route 1A ◆ 2517 Main Road, Dedham, Maine 04429 ◆ www.LucerneInn.com ◆ Info@LucerneInn.com ◆ Find us on Facebook!

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Attractions & Shopping Bangor Mall

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway

24 Bangor Mall Blvd. 207-947-7333 • www.bangormall.com

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Windswept Gardens

459 Rt. 774, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada E5E 1A4 877-851-6663 • www.fdr.net

Franklin D. Roosevelt and his family treasured their summers on their “beloved Campobello Island.” Visitors today experience the same rustic beauty; their magnificent 34 room “cottage” and 2800-acre nature preserve. “Tea with Eleanor” served twice daily; limited seating & free. A great day trip! “The #1 site to see east of Bar Harbor” – An Explorer’s Guide to Maine.

Scenic Flights of Acadia

Route 3 at the Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton 207-667-6527 • www.scenicflightsofacadia.com Scenic Flights of Acadia will show you sights only viewed from above. Gain a unique perspective of Bar Harbor, Coastal Lighthouses, Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, and much more. Choose from our five popular flights, or customize your own, starting at $46 per person. Reservations are not required, with the exception of sunset and ‘off-season’ flights. American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront Anthony John’s Day Spa Bangor Museum and Center for History Bangor Public Library Bangor Raceway Bangor Symphony Orchestra Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company Blackbeard’s USA - an amusement park Cole Land Transportation Museum Downeast Windjammer Cruises Downtown Bangor Friends of Fort Knox KahBang – Music, Art & Film Maine Discovery Museum Maine Forest & Logging Muesum at Leonard’s Mills New England Outdoor Center New Hermon Mountain North Country Rivers Penobscot Theatre Company River City Cinema Rock & Art Shop Sports Arena Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show Twin Maple Outdoors UMaine Museum of Art Waterfront Concerts White Mountain Attractions Winterport Winery / Penobscot Bay Brewery and Pairings

41709 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 207-941-9898 • www.windsweptgardens.com Windswept Gardens, located on outer Broadway Bangor, is a full service landscape company and nursery. The garden center and nursery specializes in hardy shrub roses, perennials and landscape plant material. The nursery has 5 greenhouses, one of which is devoted to annuals and the remaining houses grow perennials. Aside from the retail sales areas, Windswept Gardens features approximately 2 acres of permanent display gardens and a regulation croquet court. During the growing season the nursery is open 7 days a week. Windswept Gardens is an award winning landscape design-build firm, specializing in custom individually tailored environmentally sustainable designs. The firm has also won awards for its unique stonework and beautiful outdoor kitchens.

207-992-2630 207-907-4263 207-942-1900 207-947-8336 877-779-7771 800-639-3221 888-WHALES-4 207-945-0233 207-990-3600 207-288-4585 207-945-4400 207-469-6553 207-942-9207 207-262-7200 207-974-6278 800-634-7238 207-848-5192 800-348-8871 207-942-3333 207-358-9396 207-667-3213 207-848-5850 207-667-0067 207-907-9151 207-561-3350 800-745-3000 800-346-3687 207-223-4500

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Attractions & Shopping Membership Directory

Bangor Mall is a regional, enclosed, one level shopping mall, anchored by Macy’s, JC Penny, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Sears. Stores such as Hollister, Victoria Secret, Pandora and Cadillac Mountain Sports are included in a roster of over 80 stores; including Pizzeria Uno, Bugaboo Creek, and Hannaford Supermarket located along Bangor Mall Blvd.

500 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-974-3481 www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com

See our Event Calendar at VisitBangorMaine.com for detailed dates and times of current attractions in the Greater Bangor area. VisitBangorMaine.com

Education Eastern Maine Community College

Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business

354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 207-974-4600 • www.emcc.edu

Eastern Maine Community College is a two-year college specializing in technical, career and transfer education. EMCC prepares students for professional employment as well as offering a complete college experience that considers the needs of all of our students: campus housing, intercollegiate athletics and a variety of clubs, organizations and activities.

Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401 207-941-7171 • www.husson.edu

The Center for Family Business serves family business owners with spaces that allow for a variety of different seminars, meetings and workshops. We wish to not only meet your meeting needs, but to exceed your expectations. Our event coordinator has experience in meeting and event planning and looks forward to working with you to help make your event a success.

Media Bangor Daily News Bangor Metro Mainebiz MPBN - Maine Public Broadcasting Network Real Maine Weddings The Maine Edge WVII TV

800-432-7964 207-941-1300 207-761-8379 800-884-1717 207-404-5158 207-942-2901 207-945-6457

www.bangordailynews.com www.bangormetro.com www.mainebiz.biz www.mpbn.net www.realmaineweddings.com www.themaineedge.com www.foxbangor.com

207-942-2254 207-942-4490 207-947-0307 207-942-4200 207-989-7500 207-848-1010 207-945-4400 207-942-6389 207-973-5055 207-827-3965

www.anahshriners.com www.bangorparksandrec.com www.bangorregion.com www.bangormaine.gov www.brewerme.org www.hermon.net www.downtownbangor.com www.emdc.org www.healthcarecharities.org www.old-town.org

Non-profit Anah Shriners Bangor Parks & Recreation Department Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Bangor, City of Brewer, City of Hermon, City of Downtown Bangor Partnership Eastern Maine Development Corporation Healthcare Charities Old Town, City of

Other Bangor Savings Bank 877-226-4671 www.bangor.com Better Homes and Gardens Realtors Cashman Communications Coca Cola Darling’s ERA Dawson Bradford Co. Getchell Brothers Inc. Loiselle, Goodwin & Hinds Monty Rand Photography Paychex Quirk Auto Park Sutherland Weston Travel Media Distributors Verizon Wireless

207-942-6711 207-947-9113 207-942-5546 207-992-1740 800-649-4178 207-989-7335 207-990-4585 207-990-3456 800-766-6728 207-299-1600 207-945-9999 800-766-6728 800-922-0204

www.tcreal.com www.cashcomm.net www.ccnne.com www.darlings.com www.eradawson.com www.getchellbros.com www.lghcpa.com www.montyrand.com www.paychex.com www.quirkauto.com www.sutherlandweston.com www.hotelcoupons.com www.verizonwireless.com

800- 460-4518 866-fly-bangor 800-639-3317 800-244-2335

www.americancruiselines.com www.flybangor.com www.concordcoachlines.com www.cyrbustours.com

Transportation American Cruise Lines Bangor International Airport (BGR) Concord Coach Lines Cyr Bus Line/Cyr Northstar Tours

Photography: p1: Cascade Park - Bangor International Airport/Risteen Masters • pp2-3: Bangor - Steve Gray; Hannibal Hamlin - Paul Hilchey-Chandler; Katahdin summit - Danielle Dorrie; Acadia National Park - Monty Rand; Bangor Symphony - NESCom Matthew Pelletier • pp4-5: Paul Bunyan - Erica Whitten; Encampment, Baking beans - Leonard’s Mills; Thomas A. Hill House, Holding Joshua Chamberlain’s Sword - Jessica Donahue • pp6-7: Tommy at the Gracie Theatre - Larry Ayotte/Husson University; Pipers - Paul Hilchey-Chandler; American Folk Festival - Noel Topping; Bangor Symphony - Michael York; Beach Boys concert - Danielle Dorrie; Bangor Public Library - Jeff Kirlin; River City Cinema - Jorge González • pp8-9: Batteau ride - Leonard’s Mills; Orono Bog Walk - Danielle Dorrie; Canoe - Noel Topping; Camping - Jessica Donahue; Golfing - Monty Rand • pp10-11: Snowmobiles - Northern Outdoors; Skiing - Hermon Mountain Ski Area; Union Street hill - Ernie Parrow; Skating - Larry Ayotte; Maine Discovery Museum - Monty Rand; Train - Cole Transportation Museum • pp16-17: Husson University Bell Tower - Larry Ayotte; Students - Husson University; Senior League World Series - Monty Rand; Harness racing - Jeff Kirlin • pp18-19: Brownville Junction - Jeff Kirlin; ATVs, Rafting - Northern Outdoors; Katahdin Cruise - Jessica Donahue • pp20-21: Kenduskeag Stream path - Monty Rand; Hikers - Danielle Dorrie; Saturn - Richard Rand; Windjammer Weekend - Paul Hilchey-Chandler; Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - Jason Sewall • p22 Black Mountain - Danielle Dorrie • p27: Mount Hope Cemetary monument - Monty Rand; River Drivers sculpture - Jeff Kirlin • pp28-29: Cheerleading competition, Veterans Day Parade - Bangor Daily News; Horse-drawn sled - Leonard’s Mills; Kenduskeag Canoe Race, Thomas Hill Standpipe tour, Bangor Downtown Countdown - Jeff Kirlin; State Fair, Folk Festival - Paul Hilchey-Chandler; Cool Sounds Concert - Jennifer Murphy; Carshow - Annie Collins; Dana Lippitt - Bangor Museum and Center for History • pp30-31: Bottles - Sarah Marble; Downtown Bangor - Jeremy Vroom; Paul Bunyan - Lafayette Hotels • pp32-33: Airport - Bob DeLong; Church - Jeff Kirlin; Monty - Bangor International Airport/Risteen Masters; Moose sign - New England Outdoor Center • pp34-35: Table with wine - Sarah Marble; Slots - Hollywood Casino • pp42-43: Convention - Celeste Cota; Tables with gown - Sarah Marble Maps: Theresa Ayotte, Jill Fiore, Richard Merrill

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