Downtown Bangor Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Waterfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Bangor. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.
Maine Discovery Museum
You can take time to visit Maine Discovery Museum during your travels to Bangor. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Penobscot Theatre Company
You can enjoy a show at Penobscot Theatre Company during your trip to Bangor. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Bangor Museum and Center for History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Bangor Museum and Center for History during your trip to Bangor. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
University of Maine Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum during your trip to Bangor. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Bangor
Bangor Grande
Staff was friendly and helpful. Check in and checkout was a breeze. The room was clean but the property is in need of a refresh in a bad way.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn at The Mall
I honestly did not have high hopes but this independently owned hotel blew it out of the park. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the entire hotel, especially the room. The breakfast was very good. It was listed as continental, but there were hot items as well. Is located about 5 miles from UMaine ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hollywood Casino Bangor
Everything was great
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Breakfast menu was fresh and large servings. Cleaning of the rooms and restocking of drinking water, toilet paper etc did not happen routinely.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Quality Inn Bangor Airport
Second time we stayed here. This was the half way point of our trip and they allowed us to have our dog stay with us. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff were very friendly and kind. The Mexican restaurant was really good and not expensive. It’s not a luxury resort, but you ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Vacationland Inn & Suites
Breakfast was good, room was clean, though the room was very outdated. We felt safe at Vacationland. The staff we encountered was very friendly. We would stay again
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bangor
West Market Square Historic District
While West Market Square Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Waterfront Park and Maine Savings Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Main Street Historic District
While visiting Main Street Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bangor Opera House and Penobscot Theatre Company.
High Street Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in High Street Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Waterfront Park and Maine Savings Amphitheater.
Great Fire of 1911 Historic District
A noteworthy feature of Great Fire of 1911 Historic District is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out University of Maine Museum of Art and Bangor Farmers Market.
Broadway Historic District
When in Broadway Historic District, you can plan a visit to Waterfront Park and Maine Savings Amphitheater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whitney Park Historic District
When in Whitney Park Historic District, you can plan a visit to Maine Savings Amphitheater and Waterfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
