2013 greater bangor maine visitor & event planning guidebook

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Welcome 1

Our Heritage 4

Culture & Arts 6

Outdoor Recreation & Healthy Living 8

Winter Activities 10

Family Adventures 11

Higher Education 16

Sports 17

Day Trip Ideas 18

Maps 23

Guided Tours 27

Events in the Area 28

Shopping 30

Planning Your Visit 32

Dining & Nightlife 34

Accommodations 38

Convention Services 42

Destination Wedding 43

Meeting & Event Spaces 44

Membership Directory 47

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Welcome to the

Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors BureauPO box 1637, bangor ME [email protected] • 800-91-MOOSEvisitBangormaine.com

executive director: Kerrie Trippdirector of marketing and promotions: Jessica Donahuemembership and Convention sales Coordinator: Danielle Dorrieintern: Samantha blanchard (Husson University)Committee: Mike Fern, Risteen bahr, Steve Jones, Lilian Lo, Christine Parker, Shirar Patterson, Jonathan Plummerdesign: Theresa Ayotte, Terelar Advertising Productions, LLCCover photos: Main Street, bangor - Jeremy Vroom; Lighthouse - Monty Rand; American Folk Festival - Jeff Kirlin; Katahdin - Steve Gray

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B angor, the Queen City of Maine, is located on the western bank of the

mighty Penobscot River. The proximity of the river made Bangor the “ lumber capital of the world” for much of the 19th century.

Bangor is the third-largest city in the state and the retail, cultural and service center for central, eastern and northern Maine, as well as Atlantic Canada.

Bangor has a rich and diverse historic and cultural landscape; Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president, was born and lived here, and best-selling author Stephen King still resides in town.

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Bangor is 90 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park , Maine’s historic Mid-Coast town of Camden, and Baxter State Park , home to Mt. Katahdin , Maine’s highest peak. Many more small , quaint and historic towns , such as Greenville situated along Moosehead Lake, are just a day trip away and make Bangor the perfect starting point for the area’s recreational , cultural and relaxation opportunities .

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The architecture you will see when visiting Bangor ’s historic Downtown tells tales of Bangor ’s gilded age . Our many brick buildings are a tribute to the tenacious spirit of the citizens following the Great Fire of 1911 . Our historic districts will provide you with a glimpse into the Queen City’s past. Music , theatre , outdoor adventure and more await you in Bangor !

Bangor is home to one of America’s oldest symphony orchestras and Maine’s first gaming facility.

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happened are varied and doubtfully authentic; however, whether by accident or design, the plantation’s new name communicated by Rev. Noble at the crucial moment of incorporation was Bangor, a rather mournful Welsh hymn.

bangor played a small role in the Revolutionary War in 1779. Ten American ships were scuttled at the convergence of the Penobscot River and the Kenduskeag Stream and remained there until the late 1950s when construction of the Penobscot bridge disturbed the site. Six cannons were removed from the riverbed; five of which remain on display throughout the region (one was thrown back into the river by area residents angered that the archeol-ogical site was destroyed for the bridge construction).

by the mid-1830s bangor had grown into a thriving lumber town, the portal through which the bounty of the inland forests flowed through to the rest of the world. bangor’s lumber barons built im-pressive mansions, many of which remain today in the City’s historic districts. by 1860, bangor was the world’s largest lumber port, with 150 sawmills operating along the river. The city shipped over 150 million board-feet of lumber a year, much of it in bangor-built and bangor-owned ships. In 1860 alone, bangor’s waterfront saw 3,300 lumbering ships pass by its docks.

Our HeritageThe river flowed clear and sparkling to the sea, with forests of evergreen rising from its banks.

B angor’s rich and storied history can be seen even today, in the architecture,

monuments, parks, and even the stories that are still a part of our community.

Nestled at the confluence of the Penobscot River and the Kenduskeag Stream, bangor has not forgotten the Native communities that first settled these lands. The Wabanakis, or People of the Dawn Land, camped along the river’s shore, fished its tributaries, relied on its route for access to the sea, and gave to its beautiful valley a name: Penobscot.

Among the many monuments through-out downtown bangor are two memorials dedicated to the first European chroniclers to land on these shores. Searching for gold in 1525, Portuguese explorer Estevan

Gomez found a temperate country, and welcoming Native community – but no gold. And in 1604, Samuel de Champlain

(more famously known for found-ing the City of Quebec) first explored Eastern Maine. His journey up the Penobscot River landed him near the Kenduskeag

Stream, where today a memorial to his travels still stands.

The community of Kenduskeag Plantation began as a lumbering town when a sawmill was built at the mouth of the Penjajawock Stream in

1772, and within 20 years this small town had grown to 576 souls. Deciding that it was time to petition the Massachusetts legislature for an act of incorporation (Maine was still a part of the Massachusetts bay Colony until

1820), the town sent Reverend Seth Noble to boston. This “hard-drinking frontier Calvinist” set off with instructions to change the name of Kenduskeag Plantation to Sunbury. Stories about what subsequently

Living History Days at Leonard’s Mills

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was a perfect hiding place to avoid the authorities, brady and his gang came to bangor to purchase weapons. However, their stories of purchasing semi-automatic pistols and Tommy guns for hunting didn’t sit with the Maine merchants, who called in the authorities.

What followed was the most infamous scene in bangor’s history, with a shoot-out between Federal agents and gang members, not ending until the brady gang members were either dead or in handcuffs. Central Street today features a memorial marker to this day, and the community that foiled the FbI’s Most Wanted.

Though the frenzy of the lumbering industry has shifted to more western states, bangor maintains its position as the cultural and economic center of Northern, Central and Eastern Maine. Sporting events, cultural activities, education, rec-reation, and shopping draw visitors from across Maine and beyond to the bangor that has developed out of its vibrant history.

The river not only raised Maine’s lum-ber trade to the top of the global economy, but also bricks, leather, and even ice (which was cut and stored in winter, then shipped to boston, and even China, the West Indies and South America).

In 1911, one event changed the face of bangor forever. On April 30 a fire started in a hay shed and quickly spread to the surrounding downtown buildings and blazed through the night into the next day. When the damage was tallied, bangor had lost its High School, Post Office & Custom House, Public Library, Norumbega Hall, telephone and telegraph companies, banks, two fire stations, nearly a hundred busi-nesses, six churches, and synagogue and 285 private residences – a total of 55 acres.

The community rebuilt itself, and in the process became a showplace for a diverse range of architectural styles, including the Mansard style, beaux Arts, Greek and Colonial Revival. The historic bangor House served as one of the nation’s great palace hotels, and hosted luminaries in-cluding Jack benny, John Philip Sousa, Gene Autry, Rudy Vallee, bette Davis and Duke Ellington.

Just as every city’s history must con-tain its dark side, so, too, does bangor’s. In 1937, downtown bangor was the scene of the bloodiest shoot-out in Maine history, complete with big-time gangsters (the FbI’s Most Wanted: Al brady and his gang) and federal agents. Thinking that Maine

The Bangor Museum and History Center is a multiple national award winning museum and the oldest cultural institution in Bangor. Founded in 1864, we have a collection that tells the story of Bangor - from the rowdy Devil’s Half Acre to the homes and lives of the wealthy lumber barons, and beyond. We are host to one of the finest Civil War collections north of Boston. Check us out at www.bangormuseum.org for a full calendar of events and tours.

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Bangor Museum with Joshua Chamberlain’s Sword

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Bangor is a city rich with fascinating history; visit historical and architecturally significant areas to see how Bangor has evolved. for more information, visit our website’s historic districts section at visitBangormaine.com.

Baking Beans at Leonard’s Mills

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Located on the campus of Husson University, the Gracie is a 500-seat theatre, providing arts and cultural programming for the campus and greater Bangor area. The Gracie also serves as a learning platform for the students from the New England School of Communications in digital audio, live sound and sound mixing, and more. There are many exciting shows lined up, for a complete schedule of dates and details, visit gracietheatre.com.

graCie theatre at Husson University

Culture & artsThe beauty of the Greater Bangor area lies in its wide variety of arts, culture and great entertainment experiences that are available throughout the year.

Keith, ZZ Top, Celtic Women, Miranda Lambert, Carnival of Madness Tour and Tim McGraw, just to name a few. Up-to-date schedules can be found at WaterfrontConcerts.com.

There’s drama. Visit the architecturally magnificent and historic bangor Opera House to take in a show by the Penobscot Theatre Company. The professional com-pany creates highly acclaimed productions ranging from side-splitting comedies & joyous musicals to world premiere theatri-cal work that keep you thinking long after the curtain has fallen. The Gracie Theatre at Husson University also features a state-of-the-art sound system, premium acoustics, up-to-date lighting equipment and an intimate 500-seat house. You can find a variety of well-known performers, ballet and dance performances, and musical acts from the orchestra to blue and everything in between at the theatre.

T here’s music and dance. If the live full sound of a symphony orchestra is what

you crave, take in a performance by the bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest symphonies in the country, which has brought the joy of live music to people throughout Maine since 1896 and showcases concerts for many tastes and all ages. If you’re visiting bangor during the holiday season, don’t miss the annual performance of The Nutcracker.

Enjoy the Cool Sounds concert series in Pickering Square, the energetic sounds of the bangor band, or one of the many music concerts and festivals on the bangor Waterfront during the summer including Kahbang and the American Folk Festival (AFF). Held during the last weekend of August, the AFF features music from Cajun to Irish, Quebecois to blues, and this free festival presents more than 20 different groups over three days on numerous stages, and food and craft vendors along bangor’s waterfront.

bangor’s waterfront is also home to the bangor Waterfront Pavilion, which is an open air amphitheater constructed each summer in a 58 acre public park on the banks of the mighty Penobscot River. This venue is unique in that it can be configured any way an act desires. Many worldwide known acts have graced the stages in bangor, including entertainers like Toby

An exciting schedule of modern and contemporary art exhibitions in the heart of downtown Bangor.

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The Who’s Tommy musical production American Folk Festival

Bangor Symphony Orchestra


There are educational opportunities. The bangor Public Library, housed in a historic downtown building, is home to more than 450,000 books and other media material. The library is also host to many free events, like story hour and other interactive ex-hibits. Another stop to make in your quest for knowledge is the bangor Museum and Center for History’s Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum, featuring artifacts and guided tours. If you have kids in tow, the Maine Discovery Museum is the perfect place for you. The largest children’s museum north of boston, MDM has rotating interactive exhibits and hands-on activities guaranteed to keep them amused for hours.

And there’s more. Catch a free film on warm Fridays hosted by River City Cinema in Pickering Square. If you want an exciting mix of world-renowned performing arts events, look no further than the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) at the University of Maine in Orono’s campus, which offers a varied schedule of performances from touring broadway performances and live simulcasts of the Metropolitan Opera to the Vienna boys Choir. be sure to stop in and see the Hudson Museum, housed in the CCA, which features thousands of Native American artifacts.

There’s art. Exhibits at the UMaine Muse-um of Art at Norumbega Hall showcase work by local and world-famous artists; the museum has four galleries that feature a new exhibit every three months. The col-lection has over 3,100 works and features modern, contemporary art and a constant

rotation of the museum’s collection. The Robert E. White Gallery on the Husson University campus is dedicated to exhib-iting works by Maine artists in every possible medium including watercolors, still lifes, oil paintings, pastels, sculptures, acrylics, photographs and etchings.

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Culture & arts in Greater bangoramerican folk festival www.americanfolkfestival.com

Bangor arts www.bangorarts.org

Bangor Band www.bangorband.org

Bangor museum & history Center www.bangormuseum.com

Bangor public library www.bpl.lib.me.us

Bangor symphony orchestra www.bangorsymphony.org

Collins Center for the arts www.collinscenterforthearts.com

Cool sounds Concert serieswww.downtownbangor.com

gracie Theatrewww.gracietheatre.com

hudson museum www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum for a complete list of culture & arts offerings,

please visit visitBangormaine.com.

KahBang music, art & film festivalwww.Kahbang.com

maine discovery museum www.mainediscoverymuseum.org

penobscot Theatre Companywww.penobscottheatre.org

river City Cinema www.rivercitycinema.com

robert e. White gallerywww.husson.edu

robinson Ballet Companywww.robinsonballet.org

university of maine museum of art www.umma.umaine.edu

Waterfront Concertswww.waterfrontconcerts.com

Beach Boys at Waterfront Pavilion

Bangor Public Library

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S purred by the popularity of the Amer-ican Folk Festival, bangor’s waterfront

was recently revitalized and walkers love to stroll along its scenic banks, have a picnic lunch, or just enjoy the view.

There are also many parks where you can stretch your legs or simply grab a bench to catch up on some reading. Cascade Park, a longtime favorite, features a regal foun-tain, inviting picnic tables, benches and even a waterfall. The park is a pleasant place for outdoor gatherings and an amaz-ing backdrop for any wedding.

Are you a bird watcher? - A good placeto take a bird or nature walk is the Field Pond Audubon Center in Holden. There are smooth manicured trails, and in the spring and early summer, red-winged blackbirds and bluebirds sing as bitterns hide in the marsh. Maine Audubon has another sanctuary off Essex Street in bangor, the West Penjajawoc

Grasslands, that features a beautiful green field with mowed paths that are easy to walk, and where you can often find bobolinks in the spring and early summer. Hirundo Wildlife Refuge and Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge are two sanctuaries that are home to over 200 different bird species and 45 species of mammals.

The bangor City Forest (Roland Perry’s City Forest) is home to hundreds of wild animals, including deer, moose, bears, tur-

keys, beavers and rabbits. Walk, hike or bike the nine miles of groomed trails on over 680 acres of land at the forest, as well as four miles of access roads. There you may find yourself admiring a doe and her fawns or marveling at the vibrant autumn colors of changing trees. Nearby, the Orono bog boardwalk adds an educational slant to a delightful walk.

Treasure hunting taken to a whole new level. Scour the Greater bangor area in search for hidden geocaches and travel-bugs using your GPS device or smartphone. There are almost 2,000 caches within the Greater bangor region.

Unfamiliar with Geocaching? A great place to start learning more about the mo-

Outdoor Recreation & Healthy livingMaine is known for its natural beauty, and the Greater Bangor area is no exception. Located on the banks of the Penobscot River amid handsome forests and rolling farmlands, Bangor entices residents and visitors alike to get out and enjoy the outdoors.


The Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley is preserving, restoring and sharing Maine’s lumbering heritage through events show-casing life at a mill settlement with a water-powered sawmill, blacksmith shop, log cabin, shingle mill, and many more lumbering-related treasures. We also have several self-guided hiking and nature trails. You will find our calendar of events listed at www.LeonardsMills.com.

Batteau ride on Blackman Stream

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Orono Bog Boardwalk

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dern day treasure hunt is at Geocaching.com. The rules to finding a cache are simple: if the cache contains a treasure, you may take it but must replace it with some-thing of equal or greater value. Always remember to return your found cache to the EXACT location you found it and watch out for geo-muggles!

If you’re a winter enthusiast, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation. Visitors are able to cross-country ski, snowshoe or just take a long winter walk. Families often choose to spend a day skiing, snowboarding and tubing at a local ski mountain.

Can’t wait to hit the course every spring? The Greater bangor area has some of the best golfing opportunities available. Love to pamper yourself? If a manicure, mud bath or facial are more to your liking, pamper yourself at a local spa. You can also find places to get a massage, acupuncture and more!

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The Four Points by Sheraton is pleased to offer our guests the conveniences of home while on the road. Conveniently located at the Bangor International Airport, and with plenty of free parking, we offer your travelers a terrific night’s stay at an affordable rate. Our friendly, professional staff is waiting to welcome your next group to Bangor Maine!

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could not be easier! From dogsledding ad-ventures to a leisurely, educational stroll through the Orono bog boardwalk, bangor is centrally located and has everything you need to make your visit the best it can be!

Camping in Acadia National Park

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offers downhill skiing and snowboarding opportunities and lessons, which is the perfect combination of winter activities to excite the whole family!

Looking to take to the ice? Whether in an arena or on a frozen pond, or man-made rink, the Greater bangor Region has plenty of indoor and outdoor ice skating opportunities.

B ecause of Maine’s superior climate and spectacular scenic views, we are

home to some of the world’s best snowmo-biling trails. There are more than a dozen Maine Snowmobile Association-recog-nized clubs within The Maine Highlands tourism region.

We have many trailside accommoda-tions in our area, with access to thousands of miles of groomed and maintained trails. For the snowmobiler without a snow-mobile, there are many rental locations that are more than willing to help get you on the trail!

There is nothing more beautiful than a freshly snow-covered forest in the early morning. Spending time in our woods is one of the best ways to truly experience winter. Cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing provide the peaceful escape that many seek when visiting. There are miles of groomed and ungroomed trails spe-cifically for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventurists.

Another unique adventure in the Greater bangor Region is the opportunity to take sledding to a whole new level, either behind a team of dogs or at Hermon Mountain. There are many formal sled-dog races and opportunities to try out dog-sledding in our area. Hermon Mountain provides a lift to the top of the mountain and over 600 feet of “chutes” for specially-designed tubes - riders can experience the thrill of a lifetime! Hermon Mountain also

Winter activitiesThe Greater Bangor Region is perfectly located to accommodate all your Maine winter adventure needs.

Skiing at Hermon Mountain

Skating in Brewer

Snowmobiling Maine’s Interconnecting Trail System

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Family AdventuresMaine is an amazing place for people of all ages - and there’s lots to do that everyone can enjoy together!

Opened in 1990, the Cole Land Transportation Museum offers a wide-range of historic Maine culture – from snow rollers to snow-plows and horse-drawn sleighs/wagons to vintage automobiles, the Museum caters to everyone’s interest. Other displays include two blacksmith shops, harness shop, farm equipment, fire trucks and even a locomotive, boxcar, caboose and train station!


Cole land Transportation Museum

Families will have a blast at the Maine Discovery Museum, which is the larg-

est children’s museum north of boston. Watch your children’s faces light up as they explore interactive exhibits and take part in hands-on activities. Rotating ex-hibits invite you to explore the worlds of nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, science and anatomy.

Public libraries in bangor, brewer, Orono and Old Town provide plenty of activities for children, like story hour and various craft projects. These are usually free events and a schedule can be found on the respective libraries’ websites.

Want some good, old-fashioned family fun? The Cole Land Transportation Muse-um is the place to see antique cars, planes and trains and learn about the transform-ation of military tanks and helicopters.

If sports are more to your liking, take in a baseball game at Mansfield Stadium, a spectacular park built for youth baseball by famous author and bangor native Stephen King. Sports lovers can also visit the home of the UMaine black bears on the Univer-sity of Maine’s Orono campus. While you’re there, stop and visit the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, a fascinating place to learn about the stars and our galaxy.

Don’t forget that you can take your ad-ventures outdoors! Rent a canoe or kayak and drop it into one of our many lakes and

ponds, take a stroll along the Orono bog boardwalk, or ride bikes through the bangor City Forest.

Experience the agricultural side of life with a visit to the farms at the University of Maine. Other local farms also welcome visitors, especially on Open Farm Day when people can visit, meet the animals, sample food like goat’s milk and venison and learn how a farm works.

The Greater bangor Region is dotted with parks that both children and adults can enjoy – many have swings, slides and jungle gyms that will engage the kids for an afternoon. The bangor State Fair, an annual event held in late July/early August, is one of the region’s greatest traditions where kids will love the carnival rides, snacking on corndogs and cotton candy, all while checking out the fascinating agricultural events that make the fair a truly cultural tradition and great family fun.

Open May 1st - November 11th 7 Days a Week 9am - 5pm

405 Perry Road Bangor, ME 04401(207) 990-3600 www.colemuseum.org

As one of Bangor’s greatest tourist attractions, the Cole Land Transportation Museum allows an up close view of the State of Maine’s trans-portation history. If it moved over land in the last two centuries, it is probably represented here—from roller skates to a mighty diesel locomotive. FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN 18 & UNDER!

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The Greater bangor Region is home to many of the state’s premier educational

institutions. There are seven higher educa-tion learning facilities in the area, including the flagship campus of the University of Maine, the primary campus for Husson University, and a variety of career prep-schools and state of the art high schools.

educationFrom public to private, pre-K to doctoral degrees, there is an educational opportunity awaiting you in the Greater Bangor Region!

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Whether you are looking to host traditional or non-traditional sport-

ing events, our area has a place to accom-modate your needs. The Greater bangor Region has both indoor and outdoor facilities that are ideal locations for basket-ball, baseball, soccer, hockey, cheering, lacrosse and other conventional sports. The surrounding terrain and waterways in and out of bangor are just right for archery, dog sledding, biking, sailing, canoeing and much more. The bangor area is a great fit for sporting events of all sorts and sizes.

Along with the university systems, the bangor area is home to many other recreational facilities. Mansfield Stadium, located in bangor, has been the host of the Senior League World Series since 2002. This site is a terrific location for hosting any type of baseball event. A few miles from Mansfield is the Union Street Athletic Com-plex, this complex is comprised of three softball fields and also has soccer capabil-ities. Another terrific facility in bangor is the Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, which features lives harness racing.

sports The Greater Bangor Region is an extremely appealing sports destination with numerous playing surfaces scattered throughout our twenty-one surrounding communities. Hannibal Hamlin was the first

Republican Vice President of the United States, serving un-der President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. born in Paris, Maine, he attended Hebron Academy and tried a var-iety of jobs throughout the years until he moved to Hampden, Maine, to practice law.

Hamlin’s political career began in 1836 with a term in the Maine House of Representatives. He later served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1843 to 1847. In 1848, he was elected to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and served a full term in 1851. In 1861, Hamlin became Vice President under Abraham Lincoln.

After years of public service, Hamlin retired to his estate on Fifth Street on the west side of bangor. It was on the 4th of July that Hamlin was playing cards at the Tarratine Club, a gentle-man’s club located in downtown bangor, when he died on the couch. He was buried at the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery with honors.

local legends

Hannibal Hamlin

maine has a newly formed sports commission. for more information on how to host your sporting event in the greater Bangor area or in maine, please visit our website at visitBangormaine.com or give us a call at 207-947-5205.

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What types of events are typically hosted in the city? • The Senior League World Series• 2012 Finish Line Fireball Run Adventurally• Maine High School Basketball Tournament• Maine High School Cheering Tournament• Maine High School Softball Tournament• McDonald’s Senior All-Star Basketball Games• Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race• Grand Tour 2014 Velo Québec• USA Master’s Track & Field• Susan G. Komen Walk• Paul Bunyan Marathon• Harlem Globe Trotters• Bangor Car Show• Special Olympics of Maine

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miss the popular ice fishing tournament with NASCAR driver Ricky Craven. While you’re in town, check out the quaint shops, cozy bed and breakfasts and local family-operated restaurants.

Katahdin & Baxter state parKKatahdin Area Chamber of Commerce; 207-723-4443, KatahdinMaine.com

The Katahdin region offers a fantastic family experience for wildlife and wilder-ness enthusiasts. At the northern end of the Appalachian Trail sits Mount Katahdin, the state’s highest point at 5,267 feet and the queen of baxter State Park. The park alone covers more than 200,000 acres of

Located at the very heart of the state, The Maine Highlands encompasses

six distinct regions: Moosehead Lake, Ka-tahdin, Lincoln Lakes, Sebasticook Valley, Southern Piscataquis Valley and Greater bangor. The region boasts the longest river, tallest mountain, largest freshwater lake, and the Grand Canyon of Maine, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

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You’ll long remember the haunting cry of a loon or the sight of a lumbering moose after visiting Moosehead Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Maine. While anglers wrestle with landlocked salmon,

trout and bass, birders marvel at majestic eagles and plentiful

winged species. No matter what they’re doing, visitors

enjoy panoramic scenic vistas. For those a bit more daring

mountain biking, skiing, snowmo-biling, and ATV adventures await.

Greenville hosts a number of an-nual festivals: Moose Mania in the

spring, the International Seaplane Fly-In in the fall and Snowfest in the winter, a celebration featuring a 100-mile sled dog race. You won’t want to

day trips and excursionsBangor can surely keep you busy, but the locals here will tell you that there’s plenty more to see and do nearby – beautiful towns, spectacular scenery and lots of fun. With its convenient central location, let Bangor be your jumping off point for exciting adventures!

for more day trip ideas and sample itineraries, please visit the web site at visitBangormaine.com

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Civil War Highlight

Joshua Chamberlain

A highly respected and deco-rated Union officer, Joshua

Lawrence Chamberlain started out as a college professor in brunswick, Maine. Chamberlain, born in brewer, Maine as Lawrence Joshua Chamberlain in 1828, decided to volunteer during the American Civil War to fight with the Union Army. Although he did not have any formal military training, Chamberlain quickly rose to the rank of brigadier general, lead-ing the 20th Maine Regiment, which led to him being awarded the Medal of Honor for his ac-tions in defense of Little Round Top in the battle of Gettysburg.

Chamberlain moved back to his home state of Maine after the war ended. In 1866, he served as Governor with a record setting win for most votes and highest percentage for any Maine gover-nor by that time, breaking that record yet again in another elec-tion in 1868. He returned to bowdoin College and was ap-pointed president of the college in 1871.

When in the area, be sure to stop into the Thomas A. Hill House. Operated by the bangorMuseum and Center for History, this museum is home to impor-tant Civil War artifacts, including a sword of Joshua Chamberlain’s, and several letters written by Union soldiers, Joshua Chamber-lain and Hannibal Hamlin.

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mountains, lakes, streams and forests, offering great opportunities for canoeists and kayakers. Wildlife observers get the chance to see deer, moose, and black bears – come prepared. When you visit baxterstateparkauthority.com, you’ll learn that no pets are allowed in the park and Leave No Trace principles apply.

Just south, Millinocket and the near-by communities of East Millinocket and Medway greet all kinds of visitors. Cross-country skiers and snowmobilers enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Raft-ers tackle extraordinary white water, like the Class-5 Cribworks on the west branch of the Penobscot River. Climbers, hikers and other adventurers flock to the breath-taking area to enjoy nature unspoiled.

linColn laKe regionLincoln Lakes Chamber of Commerce; 207-794-8065, LincolnMEChamber.org

A visit to the Greater Lincoln area is a hunter’s dream. Starting in the spring and continuing through the winter, an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl pop-ulates the area. beautiful woodlands and 14 lakes make Lincoln the largest New England town in total square acreage and a lovely place to visit.

Ever growing and always looking for-ward, Lincoln still maintains a certain, unmistakable down-home charm. As locals like to say, “All roads lead to Lincoln.”

seBastiCooK valley regionSebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce; 207-368-4698, ourchamber.org

As the gateway to The Maine Highlands,the Sebasticook Valley is the ideal destina-tion for all types of water sports, fishing and boating.

That’s because every town in the valley lays claim to a major body of water. The region also boasts a rich sense of Maine history, embodied in historic buildings such as the Stetson Meeting House and the Levi Stewart Library in Corinna.

From the quintessential New England town of St. Albans to Exeter, a town that professes to have more cows than people, the pastoral beauty of the Sebasticook Valley will charm and delight you with one picture-postcard scene after another.

White Water Rafting in the Katahdin Region

Katahdin Cruise on Moosehead Lake

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pisCataquis river valley region

The Piscataquis River Valley promises a slower pace, allowing time for relaxation and reconnection that is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. better yet, there’s time for visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation, local festivals, and cultural offer-ings away from the rush of everyday life.

Known as a place where you can visit the shore without going to the coast, Southern Piscataquis County swims with the kind of year-round fishing action ang-lers dream about, and visitors with a sharp eye are likely to spot moose, deer, and smaller game. Gulf Hagas, also known as the Grand Canyon of Maine, is a spectacular narrow gorge filled with pools, waterfalls, cliffs and sheer rock faces that calls to eager hikers.

The crown of Maine, Aroostook County, is home to thousands of miles of recrea-tional trails, events like the Maine Potato blossom Festival and features endless opportunities for exploration! Unspoiled by light pollution, Northern Maine the best spot to view the dark night skies and if you visit at the right time, you may even be able to catch a glimpse of the Aurora borealis or Northern Lights. Space exploration is at your fingertips in Aroostook, drive through a solar system model arranged from Houlton to Topsfield. Experience “The Last Frontier of the East” on your next trip to Maine!

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greater BangorGreater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau; 800-91-MOOSE, VisitBangorMaine.com

The Maine Highlands wouldn’t be com-plete without the Greater bangor region, which encompasses 21 communities from bradley in the east to Carmel in the west and Hudson in the north to Winterport in the south. bangor, the third largest city in Maine, sits at the hub and serves as a great location to use as home base to all your excursions and day trips.

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Scale model of the Solar System

Kenduskeag Stream

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Refreshing sea breezes, magnificent views, flea markets, antique shops and galleries, boat shows and jazz festivals, succulent lobster and chilled wine will help welcome you to the amazing Mid-Maine coast.

Belfast and searsportFlea markets and antique shops a-

bound in these charming oceanfront towns. Spend an afternoon exploring the historic buildings at the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport or head to belfast for the belfast Historical Museum and shopping at the fine boutiques in historic downtown. For an evening treat, reserve your seat at the old railroad terminal play-house for a performance. The belfast area is an hour drive from bangor.

Camden, roCKland, and roCKport

The salt is always in the air in these bustling towns. From boat shows, jazz, and lobster festivals to skiing and tobog-gan championships, you’re sure to find something going on. Take a walk to the Rockland breakwater Lighthouse at the end of a 4,346-foot stone path on Penobscot bay, or visit Camden Hills State Park. Camden, Rockland and Rockport are

full of art galleries like the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center and also extra-ordinary shops and restaurants. You’ll be glad you took this scenic excursion from bangor. The Rockland area is about two hours from bangor.

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for more day trip ideas and sample itineraries, please visit the web site at visitBangormaine.com

Windjammer Weekend in Camden

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Roosevelt Campobello International ParkIn New Brunswick, Canada, across the bridge from Lubec, Maine

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Great day trip! “The #1 site to see east of Bar Harbor” — Maine: An Explorer’s Guide

Daily! “Tea with Eleanor”Limited seating, FREE.

• 34-room cottage• 2800-acre nature park: picnic, hike, drive• Daily 9-5 EDT, May 25-October 14• FREE Admission• Conference Center Program available• Visitor Center: exhibits, film

eastport and roosevelt CampoBello international parK

Prepare for a day trip like no other! Remember your passport and head to Eastport to enjoy a leisurely ferry ride to Campobello Island. Walk in the steps of the Roosevelts and experience the rustic beauty of the land and sea they treasured and enjoyed. This is a unique 2,800-acre park administered by both the Canadian and U.S. governments. On your way back through Eastport, be sure to take in the miles of beautiful cobble beaches, tidal covers, rivers, streams and inland lakes, which lends itself to be truly one of the last unspoiled stretches of Maine coast.Bar harBor and

mount desert islandOnly an hour from bangor, this stun-

ning seaside region is a world-wide tourist destination. bar Harbor’s history as home to the rich and famous from the late 1800s to the early 1900s and its proximity to Acadia National Park make the small town a huge draw for visitors and locals alike. Drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, listen to the roar of the ocean at Thunder Hole, and gaze in amazement at dangling bubble Rock. Don’t miss your chance to hike, bike, or even ride horseback along the park’s 57 miles of carriage trails.

While you’re in town, take advantage of whale watching, sailing, kayaking, swim-ming, lobstering and more. Or stroll through town to enjoy shopping and din-ing at many of the area’s excellent stores and restaurants.

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streets and the unique Grand Theatre make Ellsworth the place to visit and stay awhile. Major highways intersect in the heart of the city and connect it to places along the coast and interior locations in Maine. The Ellsworth area is about 45 minutes from bangor.

BuCKsport, prospeCt and verona island

Walk along the revitalized waterfront of bucksport or - if you want a simply awe-some view of Penobscot bay and beyond - try the observation deck on the Penobscot Narrows bridge. Grab an ice cream or peruse the gift shops before exploring the dark tunnels of historic Fort Knox. It’s well worth the short, half-hour trip from bangor.

Castine and Blue hillDotted with blueberry fields and sur-

rounded by rugged coastlines, these towns are authentically enchanting and among the most picturesque in Maine. In Castine, take a tour of a Maine Maritime Academy ship docked in the harbor. In blue Hill, visit the famous and rare reversing falls, where the tide feeds into a narrow channel.

both towns offer sea kayaking tours, interesting shops and restaurants. The Castine and blue Hill area is one hour from bangor.

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•Choose from 5 Scenic Flights of the Area•See up to 12 Lighthouses!•Sunset & Custom Flights Available•A Maine Vacation Tradition for Generations

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reported ghostly activity on this special tour. At each stop a specter will appear to tell his/her tale of tragedy and explain why the haunting still occurs. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, one thing is for certain - some former residents of bangor are still around attending to unfinished business from their corporeal lives. Trapped here either by their own will or by circumstance, these spirits have something to say to the living. bring a friend or come alone...if you dare!

mt. hope Cemetery tour - WalKing

Take a tour of the second oldest Garden Cemetery in the country and meet some of the locals! Walk along the trails through a space created for both the living and the dead and hear tales about some of bangor’s more famous people. Hear stories about the wealthy lumber barons, Vice President Hannibal Hamlin, and Joseph Junen (the first murder in 1791) among many others.

mt. hope Cemetery tWilight tour - WalKing

Take an unusual tour of the second oldest Garden Cemetery in the country and meet some of the lesser known resi-dents. See the sights you would not get to see on any given day and hear stories of the lost, forgotten, and murdered in bangor’s history. Walk among the faint trails of the Public Grounds area, see the gravesite of bangor’s first murder victim, and listen to tales of the city’s unwanted and unknown found in Stranger’s Row. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Best of Bangor tour - BusTake the ride of a lifetime with the

best of bangor bus tour! See the sights and learn about the Queen City in this hour and half tour that will take you through178 years of trials, tribulation, and triumph; from her incorporation in 1834 to the Great Fire of 1911, through her time as the lumbering capital of the world, and beyond. Visitors will get to see the areas that made the city a link in world econom-ics and hear tales of her famous firsts such as railroads, spruce gum, and brownies as well as see stately architecture created by the grand wealth of lumber barons and kingpins of society.

devil’s half-aCre tour - WalKing

Explore the wicked side of bangor on this short walking tour! Discover the area of vice and violence that came to be known as the Devil’s Half-Acre, where despite Maine’s 1851 Prohibitory Law, saloons and drinking establishments thrived in bangor alongside brothels and overcrowded tene-ments. Hear the stories of Madams, prosti-tutes, wild Irishmen, lumbermen and sailors as well as the beleaguered police and reformers who tried to clean up the town. No members of the bangor Temperance Society or the National Purity Association allowed! Recommended for adults only.

ghostly Bangor - WalKingPrepare for the paranormal! Follow a

winding path through haunted bangor and stop at several sites to hear tales of

Guided toursLace up your shoes, board your bus, and get ready to be entertained by the unique sights and sounds of Bangor!

monument tour - Bus See the unusual and the memorable in

this hour and a half long bus tour, which takes visitors from the heart of the city to the outskirts and back again. Hear the surprising stories of how bangor’s monu-ments were created and who they were created for. Monuments will include the River Drivers, Paul bunyan, a record break-ing race horse, military men and women, War commemoration, Hannibal Hamlin, Joshua Chamberlain, and abolitionists as well as the Underground Railroad. Some-times sad, sometimes patriotic, sometimes outrageous but always enlightening after hearing these stories you will never see bangor’s history and her residents the same way again.

tommyKnoCKers and more tour - BusA Stephen King Literary Tour

This tour is the world’s only literary tour focused solely on the famed author’s bangor. Come explore the sights and sounds that inspired many of King’s works. You’ll see where Ellie saw the “Skinny Santa”, the “Sematary” where Stephen King, himself, presided over the funeral of Missy Dandridge, and if you dare, we even visit “the barrens”.

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Bringing a motor coach to the area and looking for something to add into your trip? We offer step-on guides for each of our tours. Just call the greater Bangor CvB at 207.947.5205 or email [email protected] for pricing and to schedule your tour today!

The following tours are offered at various times throughout the year. please visit visitBangormaine.com for times, dates and pricing information.

Tours are created and delivered by the Bangor Museum and History Center (www.bangormuseum.org) and the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Eastern Maine CheerleadingCompetition

Annual Maine WeddingAssociation Bridal Show

SnowCon – Gaming Convention

Horse Drawn Sled Rides

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Horse Drawn Sled Rides

Bangor Camping and RV Show

Brewer Waterfront Winterfest

Eastern Maine Basketball Tournament

Maine Chef Challenge

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American Folk Festival

Bangor State Fair

Devil’s Half Acre Tour

Mount Hope Cemetery Tours

Tommyknockers & More Bus Tour

WLBZ 2 Sidewalk Art Festival

Senior League World SeriesLumbering in the Maine Woods

KahBang Music & Art Festival

Waterfront Concerts

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Bangor State Fair



Cool Sounds Concerts & Outdoor Market

Free Outdoor Movies

4th of July Parade

Tommyknockers & More Bus Tours

Summer at Leonard’s Mills

Waterfront ConcertsThomas Hill Standpipe Tour

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Maine Maple Sunday

Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour

Bangor Boating & Marine Show

Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show

Downtown Art Walk

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Bangor Car Show: Wheels on The Waterfront



Labor Day Road Race

Annual Bluegrass Festival

Waterfront Concerts

Tommyknockers & More Bus Tour

BangPop! Comic & Pop Culture Convention

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Bangor Symphony Orchestra Season Opens

Fright at the Fort

Waterfront Concerts

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Veterans Day Parade

United Maine Craftsmen Show

Annual Christmas Craft Show

Downtown Art Walk

Maine Harvest Festival

November

Bangor Downtown Countdown

Festival of Lights Parade

Holiday Productions at Penobscot Theatre Company

The Nutcracker

Santa’s Workshop

Annual Mr & Mrs Paul Bunyan Look Alike Contest

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These are just a sample of the events happening in the Greater Bangor Region!events in the Greater Bangor Region

Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

Home & Better Living Show

Anah Shrine Circus

Woodsmen’s Day

Bangor Garden Show

Robinson Ballet Spring Show

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Memorial Day Parade

Children’s Day at Leonard’s Mills

Waterfront Concerts

Kid Central Festival

May

Cool Sounds Concerts & Outdoor Market

Free Outdoor Movies

Tap into Summer - Local brewery tastings

West Market Festival

Northern Writes New Play Festival

Waterfront Concerts

Downtown Art Walk

June

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S tart Downtown, where bangor’s his-toric district invites visitors to enjoy

a wide variety of shops, from high-end clothiers to unique one-of-a-kind gift shops. Downtown is home to many out-door markets, festivals and even fashion shows. From rare coins to comics, antique books to home décor, it can be found in Downtown bangor.

Then head over to the bangor Mall area, between Hogan Road and Stillwater Ave-

shoppingFrom antiques to boutiques, the Greater Bangor Region has many unique shopping experiences available.

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This perfect spot allows one to unwind and enjoy the freshest of seafood, daily specials, full bar, light fares, lobster dinners on the patio or relaxed leisurely dining overlooking the beautiful Penobscot River. McLaughlin’s is nestled at the end of Marina Road off Route 1 in Hampden. Once you find this local favorite eatery you will return again and again whether by boat or car, and you will be welcomed by the owners and their exceptional staff to make your visit memorable.

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local legend

Paul Bunyan

B angor’s Paul bunyan Statue is 31’ tall, can withstand

winds of 110 mph and is one of the largest statues dedicated to him in the world. Even though Lucette (Paul’s wife) has begunto try to make him eat healthier, poor Paul still weighs in around 3,700 lbs. There is also a time capsule hidden away in his base, which will be opened in 2084. The statue was donated in 1959 on bangor’s 125th anniversary, designed by local artist J. Norman Martin, and construct-ed by Messmoor & Damon out of New York.

Paul is also friends with famed author and bangor resi-dent, Stephen King. We aren’t sure if they run in the same social circles but Paul was fea-tured in and brought to life in King’s 1986 novel “It”. You can find out more about Stephen King’s bangor and the Paul bunyan statue by going on one of four public “Tommyknockers and More” tours, that run throughout the summer months.

The Paul bunyan myth was concocted by lumberjacks swap-ping tall-tales in Maine’s north woods and in the area known as the “Devil’s Half-Acre” inbangor. The bangor Museum and History Center hosts a walking tour of our ‘red-light district’, highlighting the stories of Paul’s friends (lumberjacks), madams, wild Irishman, and the police and reformers that tried to clean up the town.

nue, where you can shop ‘til you drop! This area is home to many of the larger national chain stores, as well as some smaller locally-owned shops.

Whether you’re looking for a perfect souvenir, like a sparkling piece of Maine

tourmaline or even a lobster-themed cook-book, you’re bound to find that special something.

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seat BeltsTo keep our drivers and passengers safe, Maine requires seat belts for all ages – with special rules for children.

smoKingbecause we care about our children, bangor was the first city in the U.S. to ban smoking in vehicles carrying passengers under the age of 18. Most public places, including all restaurants and bars, are also smoke free.

distraCted driving Texting and driving is illegal in Maine; with a minimum of $250 fine.

alCoholYou should know that…• LegaldrinkingageinMaineis21;

Identification is required• Hoursoflegalserviceare6amto1am•MainehasastrictOUIpolicythatmakes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle if

your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher

populationBangor: 33,011 maine: 1,328,188 (2011 Census Est.)

taxessales tax: 5%lodging and dining tax: 7%

plaCes of WorshipPlease visit our website for a listing of places to worship in the Greater bangor Region. VisitBangorMaine.com

planning your visitAll area codes are 207.

Bangor international airport 287 Godfrey boulevard, bangor992-4600www.visitbangormaine.com or www.flybangor.com

greater Bangor Convention & visitors Bureau PO box 1637, bangor947-5205•800-91-MOOSEwww.visitbangormaine.com

hampden northI-95 North, Hampden862-6628

hampden southI-95 South, Hampden862-6638

maine tourism information888-624-6345www.visitmaine.com www.mainetourism.com

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January 27˚/ 8˚

February 30˚/ 11˚

March 40˚/ 22˚

April 52˚/ 33˚

May 65˚/ 43˚

June 74˚/ 53˚

July 79˚/ 58˚

August 78˚/ 57˚

September 69˚/ 48˚

October 57˚/ 38˚

November 44˚/ 29˚

December 33˚/ 14˚

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WatCh for mooseThey are very large and hard-to-see wild-life. They can usually be seen by the roads in early morning or around dusk. Deer also regularly visit Maine’s roads.

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Border CrossingsPassport regulations that were effective in June 2009 now require visitors crossing the U.S./Canadian border by land to have either a valid passport card or regular passport. If traveling by air or sea, visitors must possess a valid passport – the pass-port card is not valid for this type of travel. Please refer to the U.S. Passport Services bureau for more information on border crossing policies: 1-877-4USAPPT or on-line at travel.state.gov.

travel and driving informationFor travel and road conditions, call 511 or 866-282-7578.

airportBangor international airport287 Godfrey Boulevard www.flybangor.com207-992-4600 | 866-FLY-BANGOR


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“Fly to BGR and land closer to all Maine has to offer. Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Down East & Acadia Region, Mid-Coast and Northern Maine are all within easy reach. Plus, BGR is a “user-friendly” airport, with convenient services. Let BGR welcome you to Maine. Visit us at FlyBangor.com.”

Monty, the Maine MoosebGR Mascot

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www.FlyBangor.com.

for more detailed information on planning your stay, visit us at visitBangormaine.com or give us a call at 800-91-moose (800-916-6673).

Why rent from Darling’s?No charge for additional driversPick-up your car weekdays until 9:00 pm; Sat. 8-4Local Pick-up and drop-o� weekdays until 9:00 pmHourly, half day, daily, weekly and monthly ratesTrucks, Cars, 6, 7, 8 & 12 Capacity Vans, Imports,Convertibles (in season) Specialty Vehicles, SUV’sCorporate and business ratesWeekend & Vacation SpecialsDirect billing insurance replacements

• Low ratesyear round

1.877.314.5024www.darlingsrental.comwww.darlingsrental.com

Most major credit cards accepted

Low cost vehicle rentals

The selection you need • The style you want

Convenient Locationsin: Augusta • Bangor

• Ellsworth

Car rental Companies Alamo, Avis, budget, Darling’s, Enterprise, Hertz, and National

Bus serviCeBat Community Connector481 Maine Avenue, 992-4670bangormaine.gov/cs_publictransit.php

The bAT provides scheduled transporta-tion throughout bangor, Old Town, Veazie, Orono, and Hampden. The bus makes reg-ular stops at the airport and in Pickering Square in downtown bangor.

Concord Coach lines945-4000 | 1-800-639-3317

Cyr Bus line827-2335 | 800-244-2335 www.cyrbustours.com

greyhound Bus lines942-1700 | 1-800-894-3355

vermont transit1-800-894-3355

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Hotel & Raceway offers harness racing, off-track betting, 1,000 of your favorite slot machines and a variety of table games. Or pop on over to The Sports Arena for bowling, arcade games, pool and more!

Don’t miss the many opportunities to catch a play, see a movie, hit the dance floor or just relax on the deck of a pub over-looking the Penobscot River. Whatever kind of nightlife you are looking for, you can find it in the Greater bangor Region.

S top in one of the many local sandwich shops, ethnic restaurants, or a side-

walk café for a gourmet coffee, bagel, wrap, or delicious pastry made from scratch. Fine dining is also at your fingertips with many locally owned, unique restaurants that will satisfy the appetite of any foodie.

You can’t leave town without trying some of Maine’s famous seafood, and there are plenty of places where you can get the taste of real Maine lobster or even have

some shipped to your house.If you are looking for a chance to

sample some local Maine micro-brews or even beers from around

the world, there are breweries andfriendly Irish pubs ready to quench your thirst. Don’t miss the annual bangor brew Festival in June to meet and greet with local brewers.

If nightlife is what you are after, there is a great variety of bars and clubs located in and around bangor waiting for you to come and dance the night away. Looking for some late-

night activities? Hollywood Casino

dining & nightlifeThe Greater Bangor Region has a wide variety of cuisine, from family restaurants to exotic foods spanning the globe – there’s a place for every taste. Whatever your craving, whatever your budget, Bangor has the food that will satisfy you and keep you coming back for more!

•Full Menu •Buffet•Take-out •Delivery 947-6969

Order online...orientaljade.comOPEN DAILY Bangor Mall Boulevard

next to the Bangor Cinema. Exit 186 Off I-95.

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Infusions from maine’s Own Twenty-Two

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A proud Bangor tradition since 1975.

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570 Main Street • Bangor, Maine207-945-3730 • geaghanspub.com

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BAgEL CENTrAL 6am - 6pm M-Fri B Ethnic/33 Central St., Bangor – Exit 182A 75 6am - 2pm Sun L Casual • • • 947-1654 • 800-947-1654 • www.bagelcentralbangor.com Closed Sat

Big-EASy LOUNgE & CAFEThe Charles Inn Select

20 Broad St., Bangor – Exit 182A 50 4pm - 1am apps & Lounge/ • • • 2- • 992-2820 • [email protected] • www.thecharlesinn.com spirits Bar 50 50See ad page 30

BLACK BEAr CAFéBlack Bear Inn Conference Center & Suites 4 Godfrey Dr., Orono – Exit 193 20 5pm - 8pm D American • • • 4 - 866-7120 • [email protected] M-Sat on 275www.blackbearinnorono.com siteSee ad page 41 only

DySArT’S B530 Cold Brook Rd., Bangor – Exit 180 230 Open 24/7 L American • • • • 942-4878 • www.dysarts.com D

EpiC BUFFET Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Slot machines,

500 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 250 7 Days B Buffet • • 2 - table games, 877-779-7771 • www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com Varied Hours L 50 live ent.

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gEAgHAN’S pUB & CrAFT BrEWEry570 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 175 7am - 11pm B American • • • • • 1 - •945-3730 • www.geaghanspub.com L Pub 50 175See ad page 35 D

gODFrEy’S griLLEFour Points by Sheraton308 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor – Exit 184 85 7 Days B American • • • • • • 5 - 947-6721 • [email protected] Varied Hours L 50 130www.fourpointsbangorairport.com DSee ad page 9

LUCErNE iNN Rt. 1A, Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham – Exit 182A 150 7 Days B Fine/ • • • • • • 5 - Seasonal843-5123 • 800-980-9222 • [email protected] Varied Hours L Lounge/ 40 200www.lucerneinn.com D BrunchSee ad page 46

MCLAUgHLiN’S AT THE MAriNA Outside

100 Marina Rd., Hampden – Exit 182A 200 7 Days L Seafood • • • • only, 2 - Weekends990-1111 • www.mclaughlinseafood.com Varied Hours D 30 picnic 60See ad page 31 style

MCLAUgHLiN’S SEAFOOD728 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 60 11am - 8pm L Seafood • • 942-7811 • www.mclaughlinseafood.com Open spring until D See ad page 31 Columbus Day

OriENTAL JADE rESTAUrANT AND BAr 178 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor – Exit 186 338 11am - 11pm M-Sat L Chinese • • • • • • 2 - 947-6969 • [email protected] • www.orientaljade.com 10:30am - 11pm Sun D & Asian & 80 100See ad page 34 Sun Brunch 10:30am - 3pm Del.

pADDy MUrpHy’S Daily 26 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 100 11am - 9pm L American/ • • • 1 - • 945-6800 • www.paddymurphyspub.com 9pm-1am Bar D Irish 75

pAiriNgS AT WiNTErpOrT WiNEry Cooking 279 South Main St., Winterport – Exit 174 100 By Reservation B Fine/ • • • 3 - classes, live 223-0990 • www.pairingsinmaine.com or Appointment L Wine 70 music with

See ad page 42 D & Ale paired meals

pETE AND LArry’S LOUNgE AND griLLHoliday Inn404 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 65 7 Days B American • • • • • • 1 - Tues, 947-0101 • 800-914-0101 • [email protected] Varied Hours L Grill 75 75 Fri, Sat www.holidayinn.com/bangorme D See ad page 40

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all above establishments are handicapped accessible, accept credit cards and are smoke free.

Barnaby’s (Ramada Inn) 207-947-6961 www.bangorramada.com

Coach House Restaurant 207-989-4101

Dunkin Donuts www.dunkindonuts.com

Fiddlehead Restaurant 207-942-3336 www.thefiddleheadrestaurant.com

Frank’s Bake Shop 888-561-5611 www.franksbakery.com

Giacomo’s 207-947-3702 www.giacomosbangor.com

Governor’s Restaurant – Old Town 207-827-7630 www.governorsrestaurant.com

Governor’s Restaurant – Bangor 207-947-3113 www.governorsrestaurant.com

Grill on the Green 207-907-4577 facebook.com/grillonthegreen

Ground Round Restaurant 207-942-5621 www.groundround.com

Nicky’s Cruisin’ Diner 207-942-3430 www.nickysdiner.com

Penobscot Pour House 207-941-8805 www.penobscotpourhouse.com

Texas Roadhouse 207-262-6122 www.texasroadhouse.com

OriENTAL JADE rESTAUrANT570 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-947-6969www.orientaljade.com

Featuring authentic Asian cuisine, Oriental Jade is one of the most popular eateries in all of Eastern and Central Maine. Great food, exotic beverages, fun atmosphere, and friendly service all combine at this Bangor hot-spot. For more information please call Oriental Jade at 207.947.6969 or visit our website at www.orientaljade.com.

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pOiNT LOOKOUT rESOrT & CONFErENCE CENTEr Winter 7am - 3pm67 Atlantic Highway, Lincolnville 30 Thu-Sun; Summer B Café •789-2000•[email protected]•www.visitpointlookout.com 7am - 3pm M-F L

SEA DOg BrEWiNg COMpANy26 Front St., Bangor – Exit 182A 301 11:30am - L Casual • • • • • • 3 - • 947-8009•[email protected]•www.seadogbrewing.com 1am D 60 120 See ad page 35 Year round

SOUND STAgE LOUNgE Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway 62 7 Days Lounge/ • • Thu-Sun 500 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A Varied Hours Bar 62 877-779-7771 • www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com See ad inside front cover

TANTrUM NigHTCLUB & LOUNgE193 Broad Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 120 6pm - 1am L American • • • • 3 - Nightclub/ 404-4300 • facebook.com/tantrumnightclub Tues-Sat Summer 362 100 DJ/Live

See ad page 35 D Music/Shows

THiSTLES rESTAUrANT 175 Exchange St., Bangor 60 Tues-Sat L International • Sug- 1 - Live music

945-5480 • www.thistlesrestaurant.com 11am - 2pm Lunch D gested 28 Fri/Sat

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TANTrUM NigHTCLUB & LOUNgE193 Broad Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-404-4300Facebook.com/tantrumnightclub

Bangor’s premier lounge and nightclub offering the style and feel of the best big-city nightclubs. Featuring a full bar, free appetizer buffet during select hours and menu all night, Tantrum also boasts the area’s most vivid laser/light array, largest sound system and a separate lounge for those looking for a quieter side.

gEAgHAN’S pUB & CrAFT BrEWEry193 Broad Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-945-3730www.geaghanspub.com

Mainers agree that Geaghan’s Restaurant and Pub is as close as you can get to a “home away from home.” With fine food and beverages sup-plied by congenial and efficient staff. The old Irish adage, “Laughter is brightest where food is best,” was never truer than at Geaghan’s Restaurant and Pub.

MCLAUgHLiN’S SEAFOOD728 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-942-7811 www.mclaughlinseafood.com

Mclaughlin Seafood is a family owned and operated business since 1978. They proudly serve the freshest of seafood from the Maine Coast. Open year round, seven days a week, they will pack your Maine lobster and seafood delights to travel or ship nationwide. McLaughlin Seafood the “Freshest Tail in Maine”

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ATLANTiC OCEANSiDE HOTEL & CONFErENCE CENTEr 50119 Eden Street (Rte 3), Bar Harbor – Exit 182A 153 • • • • BGR • • • C, H,

288-2559 • [email protected] • www.barharbormainehotel.com 9 ID 11 I, W,

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BEST WESTErN WHiTE HOUSE iNN 155 Littlefield Ave, Bangor – Exit 180 77 • • • Next • 6 • • C, H,

862-3737 • [email protected] • www.whitehouseinnbangor.com 5 OD Door BGR I, W,

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BLACK BEAr iNN CONFErENCE CENTEr AND SUiTES 4 Godfrey Dr., Orono – Exit 193 60 • • • • 8 • • C, H,

866-7120 • [email protected] • www.blackbearinnorono.com 8 BGR I, W

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BrEWSTEr iNN 37 Zions Hill Rd., Dexter – Exit 157 9 Call Full • * 33 Small Call • H, I,

924-3130 • [email protected] • www.brewsterinn.com 1 bkfst Locally BGR fee W, R

* $5 fee 100 yards away; therapeutic massage and spa only 20 mins awaySee ad page 20

THE CHArLES iNN 20 Broad St., Bangor – Exit 182A 36 ** • • • 5 Small • • H, I,

992-2820 • [email protected] • www.thecharlesinn.com 1 Locally BGR fee W,

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COUNTry iNN AT THE MALL C, H, I,

936 Stillwater Ave., Bangor – Exit 187 94 • • 5 • • W, R on

941-0200 • 800-244-3961 • [email protected] • www.countryinnatthemall.net BGR request

COUrTyArD By MArriOTT C, H,

236 Sylvan Rd., Bangor – Exit 187 92 • • • • 6 • • I, W,

262-0070 • 800-321-2211 • [email protected] • www.courtyard.com/bgrcy 4 BGR R

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215 High Street, Route 1 and 3, Ellsworth – Exit 182A 103 • • • • BGR • • I, W,

667-9341 • [email protected] • www.ellsworthramada.com ID 8 BH R

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300 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 153 • • • • 1 • • I, W,

990-0001 • [email protected] ID BGR R

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FirESiDE iNN & SUiTES 570 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 33 • • • • 4 • C, I,

942-1234 • [email protected] • www.firesideinnbangor.com 18 BGR W

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Bangor Airport • 308 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor – Exit 184 111 • • • • • 0 • • I, W, R

947-6721 • [email protected] • www.fourpointsbangorairport.com 1 ID BGR in most

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HOLiDAy iNN – BANgOr 404 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 208 • • • • Gold’s 3 • • • C, H,

947-0101 • 800-914-0101 • [email protected] • www.holidayinn.com/bangorme ID Gym BGR I, W,

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HOLLyWOOD CASiNO HOTEL & rACEWAy 500 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 152 • • • 5 *** • • C, H,

877-779-7771 • [email protected] • www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com 4 BGR I, W,

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LUCErNE iNN Rt. 1A, Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham – Exit 182A 31 • • • • 15 With • • C, H,

843-5123 • 800-980-9222 • [email protected] • www.lucerneinn.com 8 BGR Adv I, R on

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pOiNT LOOKOUT rESOrT & CONFErENCE CENTEr C, H, 67 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville 106 • • 53 I, W,

789-2000 • [email protected] • www.visitpointlookout.com BGR R

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FOUr pOiNTS By SHErATONBangor Airport, 308 Godfrey Blvd, Bangor 04401207-947-6721www.fourpointsbangorairport.com

Think of the Four Points by Sheraton the next time you are planning an event. Our friendly, professional staff is on hand every step of the way to ensure a successful event. We offer full catering in our 5 private function rooms. Please ask about the Starwood Preferred Planner Program!

BrEWSTEr iNN37 Zions Hill Rd, Dexter, ME 04930207-924-3130www.brewsterinn.com

Bangor areas most historic Bed and Breakfast. Home of State Governor and Senator Ralph Owen Brewster. 9 guest rooms range from expan-sive to cozy. Each offers distinct personality. Large LCD TVs, HD, DVD, iPhone Docks, some have fireplaces, king beds, whirlpools. All have bathrooms. Wi-Fi throughout. Amazing gardens. Free breakfast.

BANgOr COUrTyArD By MArriOTT 236 Sylvan Road, Bangor, ME 04401ph:207-262-0070 fx:207-262-0090 www.marriott.com/bgrcy

The Bangor Courtyard by Marriott offers the latest technology, amenities and décor that exceed the expectations of today’s business and leisure traveler. With quick access to I95, the hotel is just minutes from the Bangor International Airport and area corporations, including the University of Maine, Orono, EMMC, Husson College, and more.

THE CHArLES iNN20 Broad Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-992-2820www.thecharlesinn.com

Bangor’s first art gallery hotel within walking distance to down-town shops, restaurants, and museums. Impeccable accommodations include free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Media room with guest computer, DVD player, movies, and games. Meeting space and catering available. Home to the Big Easy Lounge, downtown Bangor’s newest jazz bar.

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UNiVErSiTy iNN 5 College Ave., Orono – Exit 191 48 • • Full • 9.6 In • • H, I,

866-4921 • [email protected] • www.universityinnorono.com 4 OD bkfst BGR Orono W

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UNiVErSiTy OF MAiNE CONFErENCE SErViCESChadbourne Hall, Orono – Exit 191 **** • **** • • 12 • • W

581-4092 • [email protected] • www.umaine.edu/conferences ID BGR**** 15 traditional undergraduate residence halls of varying sizes. Conference housing is available only in the summer in a limited number of buildings. 86 suites in two buildings with double and single rooms, living room, kitchen, full bath. Service animals only.See ad page 16


For more information on Accommodations visit VisitbangorMaine.com

all properties listed have smoke-free rooms and accept credit cards.

HOLLyWOOD CASiNO HOTEL & rACEWAy500 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-974-3481 www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com

With nearly 1,000 red hot slots, live table action, a luxurious 7-story hotel and a buffet that can only be called “Epic,” there’s truly no place like Hollywood. We offer weekly live entertainment, covered parking and Live & Simulcast Racing Action. No one has to yell “Action!” here.

HOLiDAy iNN-BANgOr404 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401207-947-0101www.holidayinn.com/bangorme

The Holiday Inn-Bangor is the area’s largest hotel & fitness complex, featuring Gold’s Gym. Our relaunched brand encourages all corporate and leisure guests to “Stay You” while enjoying top service and all comforts of home within one full-service, non-smoking hotel property.

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Comfort Inn 207-990-0888 www.comfortinn.com

Days Inn 207-942-8272 www.daysinn.com

Loon Hollow Cottages 207-825-3128 www.loonhollow.com

Milford Motel on the River 800-282-3330 www.milfordmotelontheriver.com

Motel 6 800-4-Motel6 www.motel6.com

Old Winterport Commercial House B & B 207-223-5854 www.antiquesandreusables.com

Orland House Bed & Breakfast 207-469-1144 www.orlandhousebb.com

Quality Inn 207-942-7899 www.qualityinn.com

Ramada Inn 207-947-6961 www.bangorramada.com

Vacation Home Rentals - Greater Bangor 800-710-2755 www.vacationhomerentals.com

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Voted Bangor’s #1 Hotel by Market Surveys of America

Stay Real. Stay You.

Indoor heated pool & Jacuzzi

Gold’s Gym tness center

Pete & Larry’s Grill & Lounge 208 rooms with all amenities

404 Odlin Road, Bangor Maine 04401 I‐95 Exit 182 B

207.947.0101 www.holidayinn.com/bangorme


facebook.com/GreaterBangorCVB

twitter.com/GBCVB

[email protected]

TheMaineHighlands.comVisitMaine.com

MaineTourism.com

important phone numBers:Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors BureauVisitor Information & Convention Information

207-947-5205 or 800-916-6673

Maine State Tourism888-624-6345

Waterfront Concerts800-745-3000

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce207-947-0309

Non-Emergency Police: 207-947-7382Emergency: 911

Road Conditions: 511Maine State Police – Orono: 800-432-7381

Poison Control: 800-222-1222

Pinterest – VisitBangorME

207-862-3737155 Littlefield Ave.

Bangor, Maine 04401

Free Continental BreakfastPets Welcome • Business Center

Exercise Facility Whirlpool Tub - Free Wi-Fi

Seasonal Outdoor Heated Pool

Ask about our Theme Rooms.

White House Inn Exit 180 off I-95

207-942-1234570 Main Street

Bangor, Maine 04401

Fireplace Rooms • Pets WelcomeGeaghan’s Restaurant

Pub & Brewery Across from Bangor Auditorium

Microwave and Fridge in Every Room

Next to Hollywood Casino.

Bangor

207-866-71204 Godfrey Drive

Orono, Maine 04473

Free Continental Breakfast Free Wi-Fi

Pets Welcome Full Service Conference Center 100% Non-Smoking Property

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Black Bear Inn Conference Center & Suites

Exit 193 off I-95

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We’ll do the legwork for you – let us know what accommodations you need and we’ll send out requests for proposals to our ac-commodation partners. We will then compile the results and assist you in choosing the perfect match for your event or meeting.

As your region-wide concierge, the Greater bangor Convention & Visitors bureau can help you book entertainment, caterers, prepare meeting materials, stage your presentations and ship anything you need – in short, all the details that will make your event run smoothly!

Call us at 1-800-91-MOOSE or email [email protected] today and make your meeting in the Greater bangor Region a memorable one.

The Greater bangor Convention & Visitors bureau is your “one-stop shop”

for event planning in northeast Maine.GbCVb’s membership network offers

the most complete and comprehensive range of resources that will assure your peace of mind and the success of your event or meeting.

We represent top-notch accommoda-tions, event spaces, conference and support services, as well as the attractions that make the Greater bangor Region an en-gaging destination.

Let’s get together – whether you’re expecting six to 8,000 guests, we can show you a diversity of venues and help you de-termine which suits your needs the best.

Convention servicesGreater Bangor Looks Forward to Meeting You!

From Concept to Completion

74 Evergreen DrivePortland ME 04103207.775.1671Toll Free 1.800.318.0829headlightav.com

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Contact the greater Bangor Convention & visitors Bureau at 1-800-91-moose or email [email protected].

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ATLANTiC OCEANSiDE HOTEL & CONFErENCE CENTEr 50 119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor – Exit 182A 8 11900 500 200 350 • • • BGR • •288-2559 • [email protected] • www.barharbormainehotel.com 40 11 See ad page 21 BH

BLACK BEAr iNN CONFErENCE CENTEr AND SUiTES 4 Godfrey Dr., Orono – Exit 193 4 400 7500 400 250 275 • • • 8 • •866-7120 • [email protected] • www.blackbearinnorono.com BGRSee ad page 41

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THE CHArLES iNN 20 Broad St., Bangor – Exit 182A 2 475 30 15 20 • 5 • •992-2820 • [email protected] • www.thecharlesinn.com BGR See ad page 30

FirESiDE iNN & SUiTES 570 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 1 50 50 50 50 • 5 •942-1234 • [email protected] • www.firesideinnbangor.com BGRSee ad page 41

FOUr pOiNTS By SHErATON Bangor Airport • 308 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor – Exit 184 7 130 6347 130 80 110 • • • 0 • •947-6721 • [email protected] • www.fourpointsbangorairport.com BGRSee ad page 9

HOLiDAy iNN – BANgOr 404 Odlin Rd., Bangor – Exit 182B 1 75 812 75 50 50 • • • 3 • • 947-0101 • 800-914-0101 • [email protected] • www.holidayinn.com/bangorme BGRSee ad page 40

HOLLyWOOD CASiNO HOTEL & rACEWAy 500 Main St., Bangor – Exit 182A 3 325 2300 325 140 200 • • • 5 • •877-779-7771•[email protected]•www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com 27 BGRSee ad inside front cover

JEFF’S CATEriNg & EVENT CENTEr 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer – Exit 182A 3 450 12000 900 450 450 • • • 5 •989-1811 • [email protected] • www.jeffscatering.com BGR

LUCErNE iNN Rt. 1A, Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham – Exit 182A 5 200 5500 200 140 200 • • • 15 • •843-5123 • 800-980-9222 • [email protected] • www.lucerneinn.com 10 BGRSee ad page 46

MCLAUgHLiN’S AT THE MAriNA 60 1200100 Marina Rd., Hampden – Exit 182A 2 patio/ Outside/ 40 100+ • 10 •990-1111 • [email protected] • www.mclaughlinseafood.com 30 500 Outside BGRSee ad page 31 inside Inside

MOrgAN HiLL EVENT CENTEr 550/ 400/ 400/ • • • 8.5 • 82 Morgan Hill Lane, Hermon – Exit 180 3 550 9000 125/ 90/ 90/ 60 - BGR848-7100 • [email protected] • www.morganhilleventcenter.com 40 40 40 70

OriENTAL JADE rESTAUrANT AND BAr 178 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor – Exit 186 2 150 1000/ 150 100 100 • • • 5 •947-6969 • [email protected] • www.orientaljade.com 600 BGRSee ad page 34

pADDy MUrpHy’S 26 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 1 34 1000 • •** 3.2 945-6800 • www.paddymurphyspub.com BGR** Limited menu

pOiNT LOOKOUT rESOrT & CONFErENCE CENTEr 67 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville 13 600 30000 • • • 53 • •789-2000 •[email protected] • www.visitpointlookout.com 60 BGR

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riCHArD E. DyKE CENTEr FOr FAMiLy BUSiNESS Husson University1 College Circle, Bangor – Exit 185 3 125 5000 Conf. Brd 20 • • 3 • 941-7171 • [email protected] • www.husson.edu 125 Rm BGRSee ad page 16 30

rOOSEVELT CAMpOBELLO iNTErNATiONAL pArK 459 Rt. 774 Campobello Island, NB, Canada E5E 1A4 3 60* 100 60* • • • 1 14 **506-752-2922 • 877-851-6663 • [email protected] • www.fdr.net BGR * Two locations ** 23 Guest Rooms only available to meeting participantsSee ad page 22

SEA DOg BrEWiNg COMpANy 26 Front Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 4 120 140 64 120 • • • 5 • 947-8009 • [email protected] • www.seadogbrewing.com BGRSee ad page 35

SpECTACULAr EVENT CENTEr & CATEriNg 550/ 350/ 400/395 Griffin Rd., Bangor – Exit 184 3 900 12000 350/ 200/ 300/ • • • .3 •941-8700•[email protected]•www.SpectacularEventCenter.com 200 144 150 BGRSee ad page 42

TANTrUM NigHTCLUB & LOUNgE193 Broad Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 1 100 1300 100 5 • 404-4300 • facebook.com/tantrumnightclub BGRSee ad page 35

UNiVErSiTy iNN Add.5 College Ave., Orono – Exit 191 1 40 outdoor 40 • • 9.6 • •866-4921 • [email protected] • www.universityinnorono.com space BGRSee ad page 9 300

UNiVErSiTy OF MAiNE MUSEUM OF ArT 40 Harlow St., Bangor – Exit 182A 2 48 1450 20 32 • 2 •651-3350 • [email protected] • www.umma.umaine.edu BGRSee ad page 6

WiNTErpOrT WiNEry & pENOBSCOT BAy BrEWEry 279 South Main St., Winterport – Exit 174 3 400/ 80 35 65 • • 17 •223-0990 • [email protected] • www.pairingsinmaine.com 800/ BGRSee ad page 42 1200

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CrOSS iNSUrANCE CENTEr NEw - Opening in September 2013 515 Main Street, Bangor – Exit 182A 18 8000 40000 Arena 35- 25 - • • • 1 .5 •992-4650 • [email protected] • www.crossinsurancecenter.com 7200- 1100 1200 18527-Hole Golf Course is adjacent 8,000Outdoor exhibit space, concerts, sporting events,conventions, tradeshows and conferencesSee our ad on the inside back cover

UNiVErSiTy OF MAiNE CONFErENCE SErViCES Chadbourne Hall, Orono – Exit 191 119 1435 Varied 350- 10 - 380 • • • 12 *** • 581-4092 • [email protected] • www.umaine.edu/conferences 1435 230 Wells Varied

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SpECTACULAr EVENT CENTEr & CATEriNg395 Griffin Rd., Bangor, ME 04401207-941-8700 • www.spectaculareventcenter.com

A special event & catering facility accommodating 25-400 guests with 12,000 square feet of multiple ballroom event

spaces. Offering three individual rooms with flexible style seating formats. We provide in-house audio visual equipment along with a full kitchen to fulfill all of your catering needs. Convenient to airport and hotels.

BrONSON AUDiO ViSUAL, iNC.252 Howard Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-947-9818www.bronsonav.com

State of the art sound, lighting, multimedia & livestreaming for meetings & events of all sizes. Experienced technicians providing 24/7 superior customer service. Event planning & production services; video production; equip-ment rentals, sales & installations. See our ad in this guidebook.

HEADLigHT AUDiO ViSUAL, iNC.74 Evergreen Drive, Portland, ME 04103207-775-1671www.headlightav.com

You’ll never find us in that box; it’s dark in there. We don’t play it safe and color inside the lines; we’re more Jackson Pollock than Norman Rockwell. Are you? We are not your typical AV source. We are a creative, inno-vative company that partners with you from concept to completion.

THE grEATEr BANgOr CONVENTiON & ViSiTOrS BUrEAU800-91-MOOSE • 207-947-5205www.VisitBangorMaine.com

Contact the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau for all your convention, meeting or event needs. Our planning services are complimen-tary and we offer add-ons like registration, welcome bags, tour planning and other valuable amenities to make your event a successful one!

The Advertising Specialists of Maine 207-990-6022 www.tasom.com

Awards, Signage & Trophies 800-249-1137 www.awardsaregreat.com

Gossamer Press 800-696-3949 www.gossamerpress.com

MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. 902-640-3350 www.101bookseries.com

Transcontinental Printing 506-856-6094 www.tcprinting.tc

UPS Store 207-947-9999 www.theupsstorelocal.com/3296

W.S. Emerson 800-789-6120 www.wsemersononline.com

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HOLLyWOOD CASiNO HOTEL & rACEWAy500 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401207-974-3481 www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com

With nearly 1,000 red hot slots, live table action, a luxurious 7-story hotel and a buffet that can only be called “Epic,” there’s truly no place like Hollywood. We offer weekly live entertainment, covered parking and Live & Simulcast Racing Action. No one has to yell “Action!” here.

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rOOSEVELT CAMpOBELLO iNTErNATiONAL pArK459 Rt. 774, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada E5E 1A4877-851-6663 • www.fdr.net

Franklin D. Roosevelt and his family treasured their summers on their “beloved Campobello Island.” Visitors today experience

the same rustic beauty; their magnificent 34 room “cottage” and 2800-acre nature preserve. “Tea with Eleanor” served twice daily; limited seating & free. A great day trip! “The #1 site to see east of Bar Harbor” – An Explorer’s Guide to Maine.

SCENiC FLigHTS OF ACADiARoute 3 at the Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton207-667-6527 • www.scenicflightsofacadia.com

Scenic Flights of Acadia will show you sights only viewed from above. Gain a unique perspective of Bar Harbor, Coastal Light-

houses, Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, and much more. Choose from our five popular flights, or customize your own, starting at $46 per person. Reser-vations are not required, with the exception of sunset and ‘off-season’ flights.

BANgOr MALL24 Bangor Mall Blvd.207-947-7333 • www.bangormall.com

Bangor Mall is a regional, enclosed, one level shopping mall, anchored by Macy’s, JC Penny, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and

Sears. Stores such as Hollister, Victoria Secret, Pandora and Cadillac Mountain Sports are included in a roster of over 80 stores; including Pizzeria Uno, Bugaboo Creek, and Hannaford Supermarket located along Bangor Mall Blvd.

WiNDSWEpT gArDENS41709 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401207-941-9898 • www.windsweptgardens.com

Windswept Gardens, located on outer Broadway Bangor, is a full service landscape company and nursery. The garden

center and nursery specializes in hardy shrub roses, perennials and landscape plant material. The nursery has 5 greenhouses, one of which is devoted to annuals and the remaining houses grow perennials. Aside from the retail sales areas, Windswept Gardens features approximately 2 acres of permanent display gardens and a regulation croquet court. During the growing season the nursery is open 7 days a week. Windswept Gardens is an award winning landscape design-build firm, specializing in custom individually tailored environmentally sustainable designs. The firm has also won awards for its unique stonework and beautiful outdoor kitchens.

American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront 207-992-2630 www.americanfolkfestival.com

Anthony John’s Day Spa 207-907-4263 www.anthonyjohnsdayspa.com

Bangor Museum and Center for History 207-942-1900 www.bangormuseum.com

Bangor Public Library 207-947-8336 www.bpl.lib.me.us

Bangor Raceway 877-779-7771 www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com

Bangor Symphony Orchestra 800-639-3221 www.bangorsymphony.com

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company 888-WHALES-4 www.barharborwhales.com

Blackbeard’s USA - an amusement park 207-945-0233 www.blackbeardsusa.com

Cole Land Transportation Museum 207-990-3600 www.colemuseum.org

Downeast Windjammer Cruises 207-288-4585 www.downeastwindjammer.com

Downtown Bangor 207-945-4400 www.downtownbangor.com

Friends of Fort Knox 207-469-6553 www.fortknox.maineguide.com

KahBang – Music, Art & Film 207-942-9207 www.kahbang.com

Maine Discovery Museum 207-262-7200 www.mainediscoverymuseum.org

Maine Forest & Logging Muesum at Leonard’s Mills 207-974-6278 www.leonardsmills.com

New England Outdoor Center 800-634-7238 www.neoc.com

New Hermon Mountain 207-848-5192 www.skihermonmountain.com

North Country Rivers 800-348-8871 www.northcountryrivers.com

Penobscot Theatre Company 207-942-3333 www.penobscottheatre.org

River City Cinema 207-358-9396 www.rivercitycinema.org

Rock & Art Shop 207-667-3213 www.therockandartshop.com

Sports Arena 207-848-5850 www.thesportsarena.biz

Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show 207-667-0067 www.mainelumberjack.com

Twin Maple Outdoors 207-907-9151 www.twinmapleoutdoors.com

UMaine Museum of Art 207-561-3350 www.umma.umaine.edu

Waterfront Concerts 800-745-3000 www.waterfrontconcerts.com

White Mountain Attractions 800-346-3687 www.visitwhitemountains.com

Winterport Winery / Penobscot Bay Brewery and Pairings 207-223-4500 www.winterportwinery.com

See our Event Calendar at VisitBangorMaine.com for detailed dates and times of current attractions in the Greater Bangor area.

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Better Homes and Gardens Realtors 207-942-6711 www.tcreal.com

Cashman Communications 207-947-9113 www.cashcomm.net

Coca Cola 207-942-5546 www.ccnne.com

Darling’s 207-992-1740 www.darlings.com

ERA Dawson Bradford Co. 800-649-4178 www.eradawson.com

Getchell Brothers Inc. 207-989-7335 www.getchellbros.com

Loiselle, Goodwin & Hinds 207-990-4585 www.lghcpa.com

Monty Rand Photography 207-990-3456 www.montyrand.com

Paychex 800-766-6728 www.paychex.com

Quirk Auto Park 207-299-1600 www.quirkauto.com

Sutherland Weston 207-945-9999 www.sutherlandweston.com

Travel Media Distributors 800-766-6728 www.hotelcoupons.com

Verizon Wireless 800-922-0204 www.verizonwireless.com

other

Anah Shriners 207-942-2254 www.anahshriners.com

Bangor Parks & Recreation Department 207-942-4490 www.bangorparksandrec.com

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce 207-947-0307 www.bangorregion.com

Bangor, City of 207-942-4200 www.bangormaine.gov

Brewer, City of 207-989-7500 www.brewerme.org

Hermon, City of 207-848-1010 www.hermon.net

Downtown Bangor Partnership 207-945-4400 www.downtownbangor.com

Eastern Maine Development Corporation 207-942-6389 www.emdc.org

Healthcare Charities 207-973-5055 www.healthcarecharities.org

Old Town, City of 207-827-3965 www.old-town.org

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Bangor Daily News 800-432-7964 www.bangordailynews.com

Bangor Metro 207-941-1300 www.bangormetro.com

Mainebiz 207-761-8379 www.mainebiz.biz

MPBN - Maine Public Broadcasting Network 800-884-1717 www.mpbn.net

Real Maine Weddings 207-404-5158 www.realmaineweddings.com

The Maine Edge 207-942-2901 www.themaineedge.com

WVII TV 207-945-6457 www.foxbangor.com

riCHArD E. DyKE CENTEr FOr FAMiLy BUSiNESSHusson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401207-941-7171 • www.husson.edu

The Center for Family Business serves family business owners with spaces that allow for a variety of different seminars, meetings

and workshops. We wish to not only meet your meeting needs, but to exceed your expectations. Our event coordinator has experience in meeting and event plan-ning and looks forward to working with you to help make your event a success.

EASTErN MAiNE COMMUNiTy COLLEgE354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401207-974-4600 • www.emcc.edu

Eastern Maine Community College is a two-year college special-izing in technical, career and transfer education. EMCC prepares

students for professional employment as well as offering a complete college experience that considers the needs of all of our students: campus housing, in-tercollegiate athletics and a variety of clubs, organizations and activities.

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transportation American Cruise Lines 800-460-4518 www.americancruiselines.com

Bangor International Airport (BGR) 866-fly-bangor www.flybangor.com

Concord Coach Lines 800-639-3317 www.concordcoachlines.com

Cyr Bus Line/Cyr Northstar Tours 800-244-2335 www.cyrbustours.com

Fly to Bangor International Airport, and you’ll land

closer to all Maine has to off er. Acadia National Park,

Bar Harbor and the DownEast and Acadia Region,

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closer to all Maine has to off er. Acadia National Park,

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