Things to Do with Kids in Bangor, ME

  • TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Bangor, Maine, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ellsworth, Searsport and Orono.
  • From Maine Discovery Museum to The Maine Jump, the Bangor area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Aviation Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • Nicknamed 'The Queen City of the East', Bangor has a population of under 34,000. The city is located in northern Maine and is around 170 miles south of Saint John, New Brunswick. During the 19thcentury, Bangor was heavily involved in the lumber industry, calling itself 'the lumber capital of the world.'
  • TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Bangor, Maine, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ellsworth, Searsport and Orono.
  • From Maine Discovery Museum to The Maine Jump, the Bangor area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Aviation Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • Nicknamed 'The Queen City of the East', Bangor has a population of under 34,000. The city is located in northern Maine and is around 170 miles south of Saint John, New Brunswick. During the 19thcentury, Bangor was heavily involved in the lumber industry, calling itself 'the lumber capital of the world.'
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Specialty Museums 247 State Street, Bangor, ME 4401 MoreLess Info
Located in a converted station that was originally constructed in 1897, Bangor’s Hose 5 Fire Museum features a variety of historic firefighting vehicles, including a 1930 McCann Pumper and a 1917 Garford Pumper.
7.7 Miles
100% 49 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Orono, ME MoreLess Info
A heath heaven is how best to describe the Orono Bog Boardwalk. It is a whole new world that offers a glimpse of the bog habitat and the myriads and varying plant species within.
15.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 166 Winkumpaugh Road, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
The Telephone Museum is an interactive museum featuring working telephone switchboards, switching systems, and telephones. From hand-crank magneto phones to manual switch boards, visitors are encouraged to get their hands on the equipment and explore the history of the telephone.
22.1 Miles
92% 25 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Route 3, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
Stanwood Homestead Museum & Bird Sanctuary is a 200-acre bird refuge that is worth a visit when you are in Ellsworth. Visitors can hike, walk and go on a picnic in this attraction.
24.7 Miles
95% 64 votes
Specialty Museums Church Street at US Route 1, Searsport, ME 04974 MoreLess Info
An open air and well-preserved maritime museum, the Penobscot Marine Museum is indubitably a must visit with its well-kept 13 buildings to explore. The museum itself is a treasure trove of relics and artifacts of a bygone era plus monthly exhibits and events to keep you entertained.
25.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Theaters 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 MoreLess Info
The Grand Auditorium of Hancock County is a center for the performing arts that provides a wide range of cultural programs and productions. The Grand offers art and classic films along with live broadcasts of The Met.
25.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 233 Bar Harbor Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605 MoreLess Info
Wild Acadia Funpark offers a variety of activities. Patrons can zip line, try the ropes course or rock climb. The park also offers go cart racing, mini golf, water slides and Aerial Adventure.
25.0 Miles
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Bowling Triangle, Ellsworth, ME 4605 MoreLess Info
Offering open bowling as well as league play, Eastward Bowling Lanes is a bowling alley and indoor amusement complex. It features equipment rentals and a variety of refreshments, including pizza, and hosts parties.
25.9 Miles
90% 40 votes
Historic Sites Rte. 172, Ellsworth, ME MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Ellsworth, Woodlawn is a 180-acre estate with a historic house museum, gardens, and a public park. Visitors can jog, walk, bike, play croquet, and hike on pristine trails.
26.0 Miles
51% 71 votes
Scenic Railroads 34 High Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 MoreLess Info
Downeast Scenic Railroad shows mostly scenic images of the forest during the trip. While on board, some history of the attraction is given along the way through a recording. Some train enthusiasts have found this well worth their time.
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