Downtown Bangor Travel Guide
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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.
Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum during your trip to Bangor. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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 Farmers Market
During your trip to Bangor, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bangor Farmers Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Bangor
Bangor Grande
Have had good experiences here in the past but not so much this time. Was made to wait to check in because the desk attendant didn’t pay attention and gave us a room that hadn’t been cleaned yet. The hotel restaurant was slow and our food came out both cold and overcooked. Probably will find somewhere ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Pool closed and pay for parking and have to pay extra for breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hollywood Casino Bangor
The rooms were very clean and the staff were great!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Country Inn at The Mall
STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. THE BREAKFAST WAS A NICE TOUCH AND GOOD!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Bangor North
This is our go-to hotel in Bangor. Always clean, staff is super friendly, and they do all the little things that make our stay enjoyable.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Bangor
Nice room, breakfast and location.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bangor
West Market Square Historic District
While West Market Square Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Waterfront Park and Maine Savings Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Main Street Historic District
While visiting Main Street Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Penobscot Theatre Company and Bangor Opera House.
High Street Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in High Street Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Waterfront Park and Maine Savings Amphitheater.
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.
Broadway Historic District
When in Broadway Historic District, you can plan a visit to Waterfront Park and Maine Savings Amphitheater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whitney Park Historic District
When in Whitney Park Historic District, you can plan a visit to Maine Savings Amphitheater and Waterfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
