- Our list of the best things to do in Bangor, Maine, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bangor, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Bangor, ME , followed by 10 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ellsworth, Searsport and Orono
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Visitors can learn about the history of Castine at the Castine Historical Society by looking at maps, photographs, artifacts, essays, and books, particularly about the Penobscot Expedition, a Revolutionary War battle. The facility also hosts special exhibits on a regular basis.
28.4 Miles
Showcasing a variety of paintings, Adam Gallery features work depicting nature and other landscapes. The gift shop offers post cards with the paintings from the gallery printed on them for visitors to purchase.
28.5 Miles
Guldive Cruises offers two-hour excursions, sunset cruises, and specialty cruises at various locations along the Atlantic coast, and the Caribbean. The vessel that they use is 56 feet long, weigh 46 tons, and was designed by William Hand Jr.
28.5 Miles
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many families used Castine, Maine, as their vacation destination, most notably Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Visitors to Main Street can see many restored buildings where small businesses and art galleries are located.
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The State of Maine has served as the training boat for the Main Maritime Academy since 1997. When not on training cruises, the ship is open to tours by the public.
28.5 Miles
Blue Hill Books is a small town bookstore located in Pleasant Street. They have comfortable places to sit and browse for books. There is also a children's books selection in the lower level.
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Castine Historical Handworks is a quaint gift shop that celebrates traditional craftsmen and artists from the local areas in and around New England. Jewelry, photography, bird carvings, metal work, and fruit preserves are amongst the many offerings.
28.6 Miles
Castine Kayak Adventures offers kayaking instruction, day trips, overnight trips, and sales. Yankee Magazine and DownEast Magazine have awarded the company for having the best night paddles, known as bioluminescent paddles.
28.7 Miles
Being opened for the public in 1904, Belfast City Park is the oldest park in the city. It covers 17,5 acres and offers the view of the bay. It has playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming pools, and other amenities.
28.7 Miles
Water slides, go-karts, aerial zip lines and plenty of other things can make Wild Acadia Fun Park worthy of the visitor's time. It also has its own Snack Shack and can host special events, such as birthday parties.