We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Bangor?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Bangor each week.

Nearby Cities
You may also be interested in these cities within five miles of Bangor:

Visiting Bangor, ME


The city of Bangor is perhaps most well known as the setting for many of Stephen King's stories, a reputation that has led to the nickname Transylmainia. There is more to Bangor than just tales of horror, however. There is a thriving arts scene, with museums, galleries, theaters, a symphony orchestra and a popular sidewalk art festival every summer. The area around Bangor includes the coastal Acadia National Park and the wooded Baxter State Park, providing plenty of outdoor adventure.
Find Cheap Flights to Bangor

Traveler Advice on Bangor

29 Hotels & Accommodations

2 Things to Do

40 Restaurants

Before You Go

  • Traveler Articles – Advice from real travelers
Free Bangor Guide

Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Weather

 | 
Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
42°F 5°C
26°F -3°C
4 in 9 cm
Dec
33°F 0°C
15°F -9°C
3 in 6 cm
Jan
25°F -3°C
5°F -15°C
2 in 5 cm
Feb
29°F -1°C
9°F -12°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
36°F 2°C
18°F -7°C
3 in 7 cm
Apr
50°F 10°C
29°F -1°C
2 in 6 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
Nov 23
Hi:
45°F 7°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C
Tuesday
Nov 24
Hi:
49°F 9°C
Lo:
36°F 2°C
Wednesday
Nov 25
Hi:
49°F 9°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C

Reviews you can trust

Luna Bar & Grill

5 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor, Maine
Nov 19, 2009

My girlfriend and I recently had dinner there and had an excellent experience. Staff was very friendly and attentive, though not always timely. Drink menu is extensive and very good. She had a Kiwi...more

Luna Bar & Grill

3 of 5 stars
Bangor, ME
Nov 17, 2009

We thought we'd check this place out during the first week it opened. The building itself is really cool and classy and we were hopeful that the food would match it. Outcome? A mixed bag. The wait...more

Paddy Murphy's

2 of 5 stars
Bangor, ME
Nov 17, 2009

I wanted to love this pub. I really did. It's incredibly cute, great location, and the beer menu rocks. But will someone please tell the manager to bring in a new chef? Although the menu looks...more

Bangor Forum

Ask a Question or Browse the Discussions
Car Rental November 02, 2009, 5 replies
help with car hire October 31, 2009, 5 replies
Vacation rental(s) needed for large group October 31, 2009, 2 replies
Bangor to Montreal July 17, 2009, 3 replies
where is the best lobster in Bangor? September 25, 2009, 3 replies
Bangor to Edmundston September 15, 2009, 3 replies
vacationland inn July 30, 2009, 4 replies
End of october September 06, 2009, 6 replies
camping in Maine August 03, 2009, 3 replies
1 night stop over in bangor-close to restuarnts & stores July 10, 2009, 4 replies
Search the Bangor Forum
Destinations of the Day
Innsbruck, Austria
  • Resident population: 113,392 Annual visitors: 536,000 (est.)
  • Major features: skiing, alpine scenery, historical buildings
  • 1,571 TripAdvisor reviews of 90 accommodations, 49 attractions and 57 restaurants
Coveted by empires and republics throughout its history, Innsbruck was the seat of the imperial court of Maximilian I by the end of the 15th century.
Santorini, Greece
  • Resident population: 13,725 Annual visitors: 1,500,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, architecture, archaeological sites
  • 14,797 TripAdvisor reviews of 647 accommodations, 23 attractions and 115 restaurants
Glamorous Santorini, in the southern Aegean's Cyclades islands, curves round a giant lagoon, a caldera left by a volcanic eruption.
Langkawi, Malaysia
  • Resident population: 62,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, tropical scenery, water sports, duty-free shopping
  • 5,427 TripAdvisor reviews of 85 accommodations, 55 attractions and 66 restaurants
Forested hills, white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters greet visitors to tropical Palau Langkawi, the largest of the 99 islands in Langkawi archipelago.
Lahaina, Hawaii
  • Resident population: 9,118 (est.)
  • Major features: nightlife, beaches, luaus
  • 17,360 TripAdvisor reviews of 232 accommodations, 86 attractions and 149 restaurants
One of Hawaii's most interesting historic towns, the former Hawaiian capital also has a rich Yankee whaling history. In the 1800s, Lahaina was the center of the global whaling trade and its beautiful Historic District is a National Historical Landmark.
Montreal, Canada
  • Resident population: 1,620,693 Annual visitors: 679,000 (est.)
  • Major features: churches, professional sports, Underground City
  • 19,886 TripAdvisor reviews of 360 accommodations, 275 attractions and 1,945 restaurants
The "joie de vivre" is palpable and contagious in this vibrant, culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city of two million inhabitants.