BANGOR & ACADIA & DOWNEAST

The Greater Bangor region offers a pleasant mix of cosmopolitan experiences and old world traditions.

The unique spirit of the 21 towns and cities in the area is evident in its charming shops, delicious dining and recreational opportunities. Bangor, with a population of 33,000, enjoys a thriving arts and cultural community with many fine arts and historical museums.

Considered the gateway to Down East Maine, Brewer straddles major north south and east-west transportation routes. Its residents enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best amenities of urban living, and intimate contact with nature. For the aviators, there is the privately owned Brewer airport.

Nearby Old Town is home to the renowned Old Town Canoe factory and outlet, a large paper mill and the Penobscot Indian Nation. Old Town enjoys a heritage rich in two cultures; Native American and FrancoAmerican. Of the City’s inhabitants, many trace their roots to the Abnaki Indians who lived along the Penobscot River, or to French Canadians who migrated south during the 19th century.

There is an airport that makes the region easily accessible by air and its proximity to major roadways makes traveling by motor coach or car simple. Bangor is centrally located in the state and is within a 90-minute drive of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Baxter State Park and the Moosehead Lake Region.

The University of Maine offers many activities to the public including a variety of entertainment at the Maine Center for the Arts, athletic competitions at one of the many sports complexes such as the Alfond Arena, and shows at the Planetarium and exhibits at many museums.

Experience the agricultural side of life with a visit to the farms at the University or plan on attending the Bangor State Fair, an annual event held in late July/ early August complete with carnival rides, food, and farm animal exhibits.

Every fan of author, Stephen King, knows that Bangor, Maine is the inspiration for the fictional town of Derry, which provides the backdrop for several of King’s novels and short stories. You can drive past his home on West Broadway and visit many landmarks that appear in his vast collection of writings.

Mountains rising from the ocean, forests stretching to granite cliffs, lakes nestled in glacial valleys, and crashing surf on a rocky shoreline. It is little wonder that nearly three million people come each year to Mt Desert Island (often just called “MDI”) to enjoy Acadia National Park. Towns on the island that share their popularity with vacationers include Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Tremont among others. Each has a rich history, personality and a host of attractions you’ll enjoy.

Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park are often linked because of their overlapping geography. More than 4 million vacationers each year have been charmed by the island’s mountain, ocean and woodland vistas. Towns on the island that share their popularity with vacationers include Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Tremont among others. Each has a rich history, personality and a host of attractions you’ll enjoy.