Best hotels in Bangor
Lucerne Inn
2517 Main Road, ME, 04429
The Lucerne is a picturesque mansion that oozes New England charm. Stroll through the grounds, where you’ll find a large outdoor pool and quaint gazebos overlooking the surrounding forest.
Country Inn at the Mall
936 Stillwater Avenue, ME, 04401
This cozy country inn is just 10 minutes from the airport and close to Bangor Mall. Enjoy some retail therapy, then wind down in your sumptuously designed suite. The hotel has a comfortable and peaceful lobby, as well as a fitness center.
The Charles Inn
20 Broad Street, ME, 04401
A 19th-century boutique hotel, the Charles Inn is close to the University of Maine Museum of Art and other local attractions. Rooms are designed with dark wood furnishings made by local interior designers that complement the hotel’s history.
Best restaurants in Bangor
Massimo’s Cucina Italiana
96 Hammond Street, ME, 04401
Massimo’s is a family-owned business and a favorite among the locals. Everything on the menu is authentically Italian, so tuck in to a plate of pasta pomodoro, then finish it off with a homemade tiramisu.
The Fiddlehead Restaurant
84 Hammond Street, ME, 04401
In the heart of Downtown, the Fiddlehead is an experimental fine dining restaurant that serves fresh, local ingredients. Start off with the fried chicken dumplings, before devouring lobster rolls or marinated pork ribs.
Thistle’s Restaurant
175 Exchange Street, ME, 04401
Thistle’s is head up by Chef Alejandro, an experienced culinary expert who uses his creativity to blend flavors from around the world. A local favorite is the French lamb, marinated in Argentinian chimichurri.
Best attractions in Bangor
Bangor Mall
663 Stillwater Avenue, ME, 00401
This massive mall is the go-to place for fashionistas. Pick up pieces from the likes of Victoria’s Secret and Hollister and peruse the newest lines from beauty retailers at Sephora. There’s plenty of eateries around the mall to re-energize in the middle of your shopping session.
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
A beautiful slice of Maine’s sprawling wilderness can be enjoyed along the 150 miles of hiking trails in Acadia National Park. This North Atlantic Coastal wonder is just over an hour from Bangor. Lose yourself among the towering trees and rocky coastline, or explore 27 miles of gorgeous roads in your rental car.
Maine Discovery Museum
74 Main Street, ME, 04401
This exciting museum is great for families, with a number of vivid exhibits covering three floors. Let the kids make a splash with the boats on the ever-running river and clamber over the multi-storey tree fort.