Bangor

城市概覽

Incorporated as a town in 1791, it was sacked by the British during the War of 1812, was known for its strong anti-slavery stance in the Underground Railroad and US Civil War era and was heavily damaged by a 1911 fire. It is the closest city to Fort Knox State Historic Site, built from 1844-1869. As the first US landfall for arriving jetliners from Europe, its international airport is a welcome sight to pilots who want to throw drunkard passengers off inbound commercial flights. Its cultural facilities, including the University of Maine, rival much larger cities. As the home of author Stephen King, it appears often in fictional works, but travellers can be assured that as the city is relatively safe and peaceful they will not be eaten by mutant zombies.

如何抵達

By plane 1 Bangor International Airport (BGR IATA), 287 Godfrey Boulevard (Exit 183 on Interstate 95), ☏ +1 207 947-0384. Bangor has year-round non-stop service on American from Philadelphia, Washington-National and Charlotte (seasonally); United from Newark, Washington-Dulles and Chicago O'Hare (seasonally); Breeze Airways from Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers; and Allegiant from Orlando-Sanford and St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida. (updated Oct 2024)

By bus Concord Coach Lines, 1039 Union St (depot) (across from airport), ☏ +1 207 945-4000. Express or local routes from Boston through Portland. Greyhound Lines, Dysart's Travel Stop @ 530 Coldbrook Road, Hermon, ☏ +1 207 945-3000. Connections from Boston and Portland. Cyr Bus Lines, 153 Gilman Falls Ave, ☏ +1 207 827-2010, toll-free: +1-800-244-2335. Service from Caribou, Presque Isle, and Houlton. Downeast Transportation. Bus service from Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, and Trenton. (updated Jul 2025) West Bus. Bus service from Calais. (updated Jul 2024)

當地交通

Downtown Bangor and the waterfront is easily explored by foot; the nearby Pickering Square parking garage offers the first two hours for free. Traveling to sites outside of downtown will require a car.

Community Connector, ☏ +1 207 992-4670. Provides public bus service in Bangor and some surrounding towns. Single rides $1.50.

必看景點

1 Penobscot Theatre Company, 131 Main St, ☏ +1 207 942-3333. Bangor Symphony Orchestra, ☏ +1 207 942-5555. Ten Bucks Theatre company, ☏ +1 207 884-1030. Seasonal live theater at Eddington-Clifton Civic Center (Comins Hall)) at 1387 Main Road, Eddington, (10 miles from Brewer on Rt. 9). Summer performances of Shakespeare outdoors in Indian Trail Park and at Fort Knox in Prospect. $10. 2 Zillman Art Museum at University of Maine, 40 Harlow St, ☏ +1 207-581-3300. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. Modern and contemporary art, especially after 1945, with many original prints and photography. Free. (updated Apr 2025)

體驗活動

1 Thomas Hill Standpipe, ☏ +1 207 947-4516. 110-ft (34 m) tall water tower that gives the Queen City its "crown," open seasonally for tours. From the observation deck you can see to Mt. Katahdin on a clear day; enjoy the famous Maine foliage in the autumn. This requires climbing 100 steps, and is not handicapped accessible. 2 Maine Discovery Museum, 74 Main St, ☏ +1 207 262-7200. Three-story Bangor Children's Museum, ideal for preschoolers but stimulating and entertaining for kids of all ages. $7.50. (updated Jan 2018) 3 Hollywood Casino, 500 Main St, ☏ +1 877-779-7771. 8AM-2PM, daily. One of only two licensed casinos in the state of Maine, the casino features 923 slot machines as well as table games. Also has a restaurant with gourmet hot dogs along with sandwiches and snacks, a pub, and an attached hotel. Live harness racing April-Nov, and simulcast every day. (updated Apr 2025) Stephen King's House, 47 West Broadway. Open 24/7, creepiest at night. Victorian mansion, home to the famed horror novelist, with wrought-iron bats and spiders on the gate. A must-see for fans of Bangor's most famous resident!. (updated Jan 2021)

Festivals and events Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race. April Bangor Band. Free Tuesday night concerts around Bangor through the summer, as well as other performances throughout the year. Waterfront Concerts. Statewide concert series including entertainers such as Weird Al Yankovic, Mötley Crüe, and the Indigo Girls. Venues in the Bangor area include the outdoor Maine Savings Amphitheatre, the Cross Insurance Center, and the Maine Center for the Arts in Orono. (updated Jan 2026)

購物

Mexicali Blues, 1 W Market Square, ☏ +1 207 990-4113. Hippie clothing, women's bohemian fashions, tie dye clothing, hand-crafted jewellery, cool toys and kitchen wares.

美食

Bagel Central, 33 Central St, ☏ +1 207 947-1654. Bagels, sandwiches, soups and baked goods. Bright dining area with tall ceilings and full length windows. Taste of India, 68 Main St, ☏ +1 207 945-6865. Indian food, lunch specials, buffet W-F. Good Indian beer and (domestic?) wine selection, Beside Maine Discovery Museum. $7 (lunch special), $10-12 (evening). Dysart's Restaurant, 530 Coldbrook Road, Hermon, ☏ +1 207 942-4878. Open 24/7. Truck stop with repair garage, reasonably-priced family food, travel store, event facilities for 10-200, deli and bakery, Greyhound bus stop. Mason's, 15 Hardy St., Brewer, ☏ +1 207 989 6300. Rustic, spacious beerhall featuring its own artisanal brews & pub grub such as pizzas & burgers. Has an excellent view of the Penobscot River and offers outdoor dining with heat lamps that actually work very well. (updated Jan 2021) Timber Kitchen & Bar, 22 Bass Park Boulevard (on the first floor of the Residence Inn Bangor), ☏ +1 207 433 0844. Upscale spot for wood-fired New American, Maine-inspired entrees, pizza & burgers, plus craft beers & cocktails. Often considered the nicest restaurant in town. (updated Jan 2021)

飲品與夜生活

Sea Dog Brewing Co., 26 Front St, ☏ +1 207 947-8004. Paddy Murphy's, 26 Main St, ☏ +1 207 945 6800. Plenty of brews, Irish & American bar food & nightly events are on tap at this polished-looking pub right in the center of downtown Bangor. (updated Jan 2021) Geaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery, 570 Main St, ☏ +1 207 945 3730. Long-standing Irish pub with a cheerful, down-to-earth vibe & a vast menu from pancakes to ribs. (updated Jan 2021)

住宿

Unless you want to stay downtown, the "better cheap hotels" are concentrated in the "Odlin Road" area, which is near I-95 and the airport.

Best Western White House Inn, 155 Littlefield Ave, ☏ +1 207 862-3737, toll-free: +1-800-780-7234, fax: +1 207 862-3737. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Continental breakfast, restaurant adjacent. Outdoor pool, seasonal walking path, exercise room, business center, lounge, guest laundry. Some theme rooms available with fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. The Phenix, 20 Broad St, ☏ +1 629-205-1625. 19th century art gallery hotel. Morning meal included, wi-fi. Courtyard by Marriott, 236 Sylvan Rd (I-95 exit 187 (Hogan Rd), then immediate right onto Sylvan Rd.), ☏ +1 207 262-0070, fax: +1 207 262-0090. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Bistro on-site for breakfast and dinner. Wired and wireless Internet. $120-150. Fairfield Inn