Downtown Bangor Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Bangor
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Public Library
Bangor Public Library is just one of the places to see in Bangor, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Bangor

Country Inn at The Mall
"Clean affordable room with a full breakfast. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Bangor Grande
"Great place to stay with family. We swam, had dinner and got a good night’s rest before continuing our journey."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Quality Inn Bangor Airport
"Good place to stay"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hollywood Casino Bangor
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Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Vacationland Inn & Suites
"It’s clean."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
"Super easy access and very clean property. The staff was amazing and super helpful. On the other hand the property is very outdated and it shows. It could be a very nice place right at the airport."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Bangor
- Fairmount
- West Market Square Historic District
- Great Fire of 1911 Historic District
- Little City
- 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.

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.

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.

Little City
When in Little City, you can plan a visit to Penobscot River and Waterfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Main Street Historic District
While visiting Main Street Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bangor Opera House and Penobscot Theatre Company.
