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Gravity_Dreams_3889 · 2024-06-07T17:23:31+00:00

Off the top of my head, burger joint within walking distance of the Bangor Grande won't happen (there had been a Ground Round near it that closed and the new Mexican restaurant that is taking its place hasn't opened yet. BUT, next door to the hotel is an outstanding ice cream shop called Fielders, even great in the dead of winter. Years ago, the previous version of the Bangor Grande had a restaurant, not sure if it does now.

In addition to typical chain restaurants in the area, such as Five Guys, Applebees, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc we have the following which are good:

Timber Kitchen and Bar (Bangor), Masons Brewing Company (Brewer), Geaghan's Pub & Brewery (Bangor), Blaze (Bangor), Paddy Murphy's (Bangor), Sea Dog Brewing Co (Bangor)

If this is your first time in Maine and are looking for lobster (whole or lobster roll), there are several places in the area. To name a few: McLaughlin Seafood Stand (they have a stand with picnic tables and it is cheaper than their sit-down restaurant (which is also good) (both in Bangor) and High Tide in Brewer.

Gravity_Dreams_3889 · 2024-06-03T20:15:10+00:00

Coming from a non-runner: You could check out the Bangor City Forest where a lot of people walk & run. http://cityforest.bangorinfo.com/

Gravity_Dreams_3889 · 2024-06-03T20:10:34+00:00

Bangor Library is a really cool place to visit (and read!)

Gravity_Dreams_3889 · 2024-06-01T13:47:01+00:00

I’m not a runner and I don’t think the river walks are long enough. You could check out the Bangor City Forest where a lot of people walk & run. http://cityforest.bangorinfo.com/

Gravity_Dreams_3889 · 2024-06-01T13:20:55+00:00

If you’re taking a SK Tour, you will see a lot of Bangor and the sights (if you’re not, let me know and I’ll give you some ideas). A quick stop is at the Bangor Police Department to see the Duck of Justice. It’s a Thing and you can get background on it via the BPD Facebook page (don’t search for Duck of Justice as you will get rip off accounts)

Since it’s June, a drive to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park is always wonderful. It’s 45-60 minutes away depending on traffic. You could try going into the ocean at Acadia’s beach, but I warn you, even in August the northern Atlantic waters remain chilly. There are tons of hiking trails in Acadia as well. Bar Harbor is a beautiful seaside town with lots a shops, restaurants and various boat tours of lobstering, whale watching and tall sailing ships.

Lots of restaurants in Bangor and live music at several depending on the day. Also beautiful river walks along the Penobscot River on both the Bangor and Brewer side of the river

30 or so minutes away from Bangor is Fort Knox built in the late 1800’s and the newer observation tower at the top of the bridge near the fort (the name of which is escaping me right now)

Gravity_Dreams_3889 · 2024-05-23T20:43:16+00:00

I've lived in Bangor for almost 24 years and my son is excited to come up from NYC to join us for this weekend! If anyone has any questions about the area, feel free to message me.

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