- Our list of the best things to do in Southwest Harbor, Maine, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Southwest Harbor, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Southwest Harbor, ME , followed by 100 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Ellsworth, Mount Desert, Stonington, Castine, Trenton, Blue Hill, Bass Harbor and Northeast Harbor
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Located on the 58 acres of the park, the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion was the stage where plenty of celebrities have performed, including Def Leppard, ZZ Top, Godsmack and Keith Urban.
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Named after the 20 foot-high cascade on its premises, the Cascade Park has amenities for the entire family, including trails, a gazebo and picnic areas.
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One of the participants of the Ready to Learn national program, the Maine Discovery Museum was opened in 2001. Besides the hands-on exhibitions and the learning programs, it can also host birthday parties and other special events.
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During the summer season, visitors to Dawnland Tours can take a walking tour of haunted places and hear supernatural tales about the area from their costumed guide. Tours last approximately one hour.
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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.
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Dedicated to the Second Regiment of Volunteers, the Mount Hope Garden Cemetery is also the resting place of local and national celebrities, including Lincoln's prime-minister. The Soldier's Memorial, erected in 1864, is the oldest such memorial in America.
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Now playing at Hollywood Cinemas: the latest and greatest blockbuster hits on the big screeen. Special prices are offered for children, seniors and matinee showings. Concessions are available. Open year round.
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Corner of Harlow and Franklin Streets, Bangor, ME 04401
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With over 15 vendors attending, Bangor Farmers Market offers visitors a selection of produce, baked goods, and flowers. The market is set up in a parking lot, with each vendor operating at a tent.
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Situated on 680 acres, Bangor City Forest provides visitors with nature trails for outdoor activities like hiking and biking. The forest is home to wildlife like beavers, porcupines, hare, and other creatures.
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Founded in 1896, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra received the 2007 National Endowment for the Arts award for Artistic Excellence. The orchestra plays a variety of concerts each season, and offers educational programs.