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.
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.
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.
Bangor Farmers Market
During your trip to Bangor, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bangor Farmers Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Bangor
Bangor Grande
"Could use a remodel"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Country Inn at The Mall
"Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hollywood Casino Bangor
"good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Vacationland Inn & Suites
"This hotel probably hasn't done a major renovation since it was built (or in over 50 years - not sure which), but it's a cute place and for the price, it was definitely a good place to stay for the 1 night. Amenities: -We walked in and out of the "deluxe" continental breakfast. They had a waffle ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
"It was so easy to arrive, rent a car, go in the hotel, etc because everything is so close! Loved my stay at the Aviator. Small airports are so convenient!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Bangor Airport
"Friendly staff and close to amenities."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Bangor
- Fairmount
- Little City
- Great Fire of 1911 Historic District
- West Market Square Historic District
- Main Street Historic District
Fairmount
When in Fairmount, you can plan a visit to Cross Insurance Center and Hollywood Casino at Bangor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Little City
When in Little City, you can plan a visit to Mansfield Sports Complex and Penobscot River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
West Market Square Historic District
While West Market Square Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Penobscot River and Waterfront Park 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 Penobscot Theatre Company and Bangor Opera House.
