Jimmy and K’s Guidebook

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Jimmy and K’s Guidebook

Concert/Show venue

Concerts are held almost weekly during the summer - from Lumineers to Kiss to Chris Stapleton.
Bangor amphitheater
Concerts are held almost weekly during the summer - from Lumineers to Kiss to Chris Stapleton.
Performances in a wide variety of art forms including Broadway tours, nationally known comedians, live theatre and much more.
12 locals recommend
Collins Center for the Arts
2 Flagstaff Rd
12 locals recommend
Performances in a wide variety of art forms including Broadway tours, nationally known comedians, live theatre and much more.
16 locals recommend
Penobscot Theatre Company
131 Main St
16 locals recommend

Snow fun

Ski or tube down the mountain
11 locals recommend
Hermon Mountain Ski Area
441 Newburgh Rd
11 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Great in every season, but you can’t beat the scenery in the snow covered winter.
36 locals recommend
Bangor City Forest
54 Tripp Dr
36 locals recommend
Great in every season, but you can’t beat the scenery in the snow covered winter.
Hirundo Wildlife Refuge
1107 W Old Town Rd
20 minute drive to the scenic mid 1800’s coastal defense fort. The bridge is the tallest bridge observatory open to the public.
140 locals recommend
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox Rd
140 locals recommend
20 minute drive to the scenic mid 1800’s coastal defense fort. The bridge is the tallest bridge observatory open to the public.
A lovely 30 min drive, first through Bucksport, then down US-1. The lighthouse is situated in a state park and dates to the mid-1800s. Follow a side trail through the woods down to a small rocky beach for a great view closer to the water.
8 locals recommend
Fort Point Lighthouse
180 Lighthouse Rd
8 locals recommend
A lovely 30 min drive, first through Bucksport, then down US-1. The lighthouse is situated in a state park and dates to the mid-1800s. Follow a side trail through the woods down to a small rocky beach for a great view closer to the water.
My favorite lighthouse - amazing views, walks through the woods, and nice rocky beach to do some beach combing.
73 locals recommend
Owls Head Lighthouse
186 Lighthouse Road
73 locals recommend
My favorite lighthouse - amazing views, walks through the woods, and nice rocky beach to do some beach combing.
11 locals recommend
University Maine Museum of Art
40 Harlow St
11 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Cole Land Transportation Museum
405 Perry Rd
15 locals recommend

Food scene

In warmer weather, sit outside on the banks of the river and enjoy amazing food and great atmosphere. Afterwards, go for a stroll on Brewer’s river walk.
52 locals recommend
Mason's Brewing Company
15 Hardy St
52 locals recommend
In warmer weather, sit outside on the banks of the river and enjoy amazing food and great atmosphere. Afterwards, go for a stroll on Brewer’s river walk.
Wicked Brew | Café & Coffee Shop
Not only bagels, but fresh baked goods, soups, sandwiches and more, plus vegan options.
34 locals recommend
Bagel Central
33 Central St
34 locals recommend
Not only bagels, but fresh baked goods, soups, sandwiches and more, plus vegan options.
Excellent local food with Irish flair, cozy pub seating, and live music.
24 locals recommend
Paddy Murphys
26 Main St
24 locals recommend
Excellent local food with Irish flair, cozy pub seating, and live music.
30 locals recommend
Timber Kitchen & Bar
22 Bass Park Blvd
30 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Evenrood's
25 Broad St
11 locals recommend
Utopia
Portland Pie Company - Bangor
91 Main St
The front side of the building is an authentic Asian cuisine restaurant and the back is Bangor Brew House, which includes a lovely beer garden outside and pinball machines inside. You can order food from Oriental Jade or try some pub grub. Trivia on Tuesdays.
Oriental Jade
320 Bangor Mall Boulevard
The front side of the building is an authentic Asian cuisine restaurant and the back is Bangor Brew House, which includes a lovely beer garden outside and pinball machines inside. You can order food from Oriental Jade or try some pub grub. Trivia on Tuesdays.
This local chain sandwich shop offers hand crafted soups (try the cauliflower and cheese), locally baked bread, homemade condiments and fresh salads.
12 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Deli
18 Mill St
12 locals recommend
This local chain sandwich shop offers hand crafted soups (try the cauliflower and cheese), locally baked bread, homemade condiments and fresh salads.
Dive bar with Thai inspired pub food.
2 Feet Brewing
80 Columbia St
Dive bar with Thai inspired pub food.

Souvenirs

Locally made art and unique gifts in one of the coolest shops in Maine.
12 locals recommend
the rock & art shop
36 Central St
12 locals recommend
Locally made art and unique gifts in one of the coolest shops in Maine.
One Lupine Fiber Arts
170 Park St

Antiques

2 floors and over 50 sellers
Antique Alley
60 Columbia St
2 floors and over 50 sellers
A 30 minute drive, but worth it if you are nostalgic, creative, curious . . . or a hoarder. Check hours before going.
6 locals recommend
Treasures & Trash Barn
156 E Main St
6 locals recommend
A 30 minute drive, but worth it if you are nostalgic, creative, curious . . . or a hoarder. Check hours before going.