Bangor is a city located in Penobscot County, along the Penobscot River, in the state of Maine. It is the third-largest city in Maine by population. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Bangor was around 31,000 residents. Bangor's history and location have contributed to its role as an important economic and cultural center in the state of Maine.
Cole Land Transportation Museum preserves, and displays a cross section of Maine’s land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past.
Stephen King's house in Bangor, Maine, is a well-known landmark for fans of the renowned author. Stephen King, the master of horror fiction, has been a resident of Bangor for many years. His house, often referred to as the King House or Stephen King's House, is a private residence.
The Hollywood Casino Hotel in Bangor, Maine, is a popular destination that combines casino gaming with hotel accommodations. It's situated in the downtown area, making it accessible to various attractions and amenities.
Zillman Art Museum provides the people of Maine with significant opportunities to experience and learn about the visual arts and their diverse histories and cultural meanings.
The Maine Discovery Museum, located in Bangor, Maine, is Maine's largest children's museum and the largest located north of Boston, Massachusetts. It has three floors of interactive exhibits and robust science programming within and outside the museum, and both paths introduce Mainers to the value and importance of discovery and exploration.
Completed in 2003, the Orono Bog Walk provides a window into some of Maine's most interesting natural environments. Accessed via the Bangor city forest but located primarily within Orono, the focal point of the Bog Boardwalk is the peat bog itself, as well as the diverse vegetation and natural environments that surround it.
Bangor City Forest encompasses more than 680 acres of wildlife habitat and working forest in Bangor, Maine, and features more than 4 miles of access roads and more than 9 miles of trails for running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.
