Laureen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the more beautiful hiking places in the State - this is not for beginners!! 5 to 11 mile hike, strenuous but breathtaking - 7 waterfalls and a stream to hike through at the trailhead, bring water shoes and a pair of shorts/change of clothes
14 locals recommend
Gulf Hagas Trail Head
Katahdin Iron Works RoadOne of the more beautiful hiking places in the State - this is not for beginners!! 5 to 11 mile hike, strenuous but breathtaking - 7 waterfalls and a stream to hike through at the trailhead, bring water shoes and a pair of shorts/change of clothes
Great walk - scenic, dog friendly and close to breweries and eateries - walk across the river to the Brewer side of the waterfront too!
20 locals recommend
Bangor Waterfront
81 Railroad StGreat walk - scenic, dog friendly and close to breweries and eateries - walk across the river to the Brewer side of the waterfront too!
Schoodic Beach
another beautiful place not that far away
Baxter State Park
Hike up Katahdin!
Belfast
Rockland
Camden
Food scene
The Fiddlehead Restaurant
84 Hammond StBest culinary experience in Bangor $$$
Best brew pub and pub food in town - dog friendly to boot!
52 locals recommend
Mason's Brewing Company
15 Hardy StBest brew pub and pub food in town - dog friendly to boot!
Nocturnem Draft Haus
56 Main StAnother of Bangor's best beer scene - downtown
Orono Brewing Company - Downtown Bangor
26 State StAnother local brewery with great beer!
Great place to hear the concerts from across the river - beautiful at sunset and dog friendly on the patio
18 locals recommend
High Tide Restaurant and Bar
5 S Main StGreat place to hear the concerts from across the river - beautiful at sunset and dog friendly on the patio
Novio's - Fine Dining in Bangor Maine
130 Hammond StPaddy Murphys
26 Main StIrish Pub downtown, need we say more?
Bagel Central
33 Central Stmust go to for breakfast, breads, desserts and such!
Beer made by Friars, need I say more? Bucksport waterfront scene. Killer ice cream shop a few steps away. Stout beer float anyone?
23 locals recommend
Friar's Brewhouse
84 Main StBeer made by Friars, need I say more? Bucksport waterfront scene. Killer ice cream shop a few steps away. Stout beer float anyone?
City advice
What to pack
Bangor is the 'Gateway to Acadia'
We are centrally located to everything you could want - Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, 16,000 miles of hiking trails, white water rafting, canoeing, lakes, parks, Atlantic Ocean, tons of summer festivals! Blueberries, whoopie pies and lobster galore!! Most places are dog friendly and we have the most breweries in the US per capita!