Best hotels in Bangor
Country Inn at the Mall
936 Stillwater Avenue, ME 04401
Just a 10-minute drive from the airport, this cozy accommodation is situated close by Bangor Mall, featuring wall-to-wall shopping, local restaurants and has great access to I-95. The inn is peaceful and private, with a relaxing fitness room to enjoy after a day exploring.
Lucerne Inn
2517 Main Road, ME 04429
Stay at the Lucerne and surround yourself with charming New England scenery. This postcard-perfect property features an outdoor pool, golf course, and quaint gazebos. At night, melt into sumptuous sheets in a king-sized bed.
Hollywood Casino Hotel
500 Main Street, ME 00401
Have a taste of glitz and glam at Hollywood Casino Hotel. Try your luck in the casino and indulge in luxury within the deluxe suites. Live music is performed in the Sound Stage Lounge on weekends and each of the three restaurants serve a range of tantalizing dishes.
Best restaurants in Bangor
Brewster’s Fine Food and Drink
359 Wilson Street, ME 04412
Enjoy a mouthwatering menu of spicy Buffalo chicken wings, chili loaded nachos, and saucy meatball subs when you make a reservation. Stop by at brunch for stacks of French toast or take on Brewster’s breakfast challenge – a mighty 12-ounce rib eye steak, served with eggs, toast and hash browns.
Little Vietnam
687 Hogan Road, ME 04401
Have a taste of Ho Chi Minh City at this small Vietnamese restaurant that serves up big flavors. A family-run business, their recipes have been passed down through generations and adapted into modernized versions of traditional classics. Slurp up a bowl of the restaurants’ specialty pho noodles when you dine.
Massimo’s Cucina Italiana
96 Hammond Street, ME 04401
A local staple, Massimo’s serves steadfastly traditional Italian dishes, within a chic and modern venue. Enjoy large saucy bowls of classic penne puttanesca and finish off with a creamy, coffee-soaked wedge of tiramisu for dessert.
Best attractions in Bangor
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Explore the Maine’s vast wilderness at Acadia National Park, just an hour’s drive from Bangor. The crown jewel of the North Atlantic Coast, the park is a sprawling world of natural beauty and rocky headlands. Cruise 27 miles of picturesque roads or strap on your boots to hike over 150 miles of trails.
Stephen King House
47 Broadway, ME 04401
Visit the famous author’s house and admire the gothic architecture, inspired by his own writings. The house is edged with intricate black gates, adorned with bats, spiders, and cobwebs. A classic New England design, it also features a distinctive turret, a large entrance porch, and wrap around windows.
Bangor Mall
663 Stillwater Avenue, ME 00401
Peruse the rails and shelves of your favorite stores like Hollister, Sephora, and Victoria’s Secret. Bangor Mall is the city’s go-to local shopping destination, with more than 40 popular brands on site. Shoppers can also take a coffee break and grab a snack from Chick-fill-A or Bangor Pizza & Subs, among other eateries.