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Bangor
is the largest city in the lower Penobscot Valley region, located on the banks of the Penobscot River near the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of what is considered "The Bangor Region," which encompasses the area between the rugged coastline of Downeast Maine and the spectacular North Woods of Maine. With a population of just 35,000, Bangor offers all of the amenities of a city, while enjoying the charm and peace of mind of a small town. It's the commercial and cultural hub for the region, and has an excellent network of highways, giving it easy access to other parts of the state. Fishing is a year-round sport in Bangor, and in years past, the first Atlantic salmon caught in the Penobscot River has been given to the President of the United States. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, hiking and biking are all popular activities in Bangor, and given the climate of the area, it's not surprising that winter sports are a top draw, as well. In addition, Bangor boasts several challenging golf courses and tennis courts. Camping in the wilderness or at one of the many campgrounds in the area offers great family fun opportunities and a chance to experience the area's pristine lakes, rivers and timbered forests. Free outdoor concerts are held every Thursday evening on the waterfront in Bangor in June and July. Easy day trips include the Bar Harbor region and the Katahdin Area of Maine.
Surrounding areas: Orono, Maine (7.7 mi), Lucerne-In-Maine, Maine (11.8 mi), Bucksport, Maine (16.4 mi), Orland, Maine (16.8 mi), Green Lake, Maine (18.1 mi), Beech Hill Pond, Maine (18.2 mi), Stockton Springs, Maine (20.8 mi)
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Bangor Vacation Rentals
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Bangor Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Bangor Motor Inn | 701 Hogan Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 947-0355 | | Best Inn | 570 Main St | Bangor, ME | | (207) 942-0566 | | Best Western White House Inn | 155 Littlefield Ave | Bangor, ME | | (207) 862-3737 | | Comfort Inn Bangor | 750 Hogan Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 942-7899 | | Days Inn | 250 Odlin Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 942-8272 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Banger | 300 Odlin Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 990-0001 | | Four Points Hotel By Sheraton | 308 Godfrey Blvd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 947-6721 | | Hampton Inn | 10 Bangor Mall Blvd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 990-4400 | | Holiday Inn | 404 Odlin Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 947-0101 | | Howard Johnson | 336 Odlin Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 942-5251 | | Motel 6 | 1100 Hammond St | Bangor, ME | | (207) 947-6921 | | Ramada Inn Bangor | 375 Odlin Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 947-6961 | | Super 8 Motel | 462 Odlin Rd | Bangor, ME | | (207) 945-5681 | | The Charles Inn | 20 Broad St | Bangor, ME | | (207) 992-2820 | | Colony Motel | 649 N Main St | Brewer, ME | 2.2 mi. | (207) 989-6275 | | Cozy Inn | 440 Wilson St | Brewer, ME | 2.5 mi. | (207) 989-0084 | | Link View Motel | 377 Main St | Orono, ME | 5.8 mi. | (207) 866-7020 | | Best Western Black Bear Inn | 4 Godfrey Dr | Orono, ME | 7.8 mi. | (207) 866-7120 | | Best Western Jed Prouty Inn | 64 Main | Bucksport, ME | 16.6 mi. | (207) 464-3113 | | Light's Motel & Restaurant | 215 E Main St | Searsport, ME | 24.6 mi. | (207) 548-2405 | | Comfort Inn | 130 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 26.1 mi. | (207) 667-1345 | | Holiday Inn-ellsworth-acadia NTL Park | 215 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 26.2 mi. | (207) 667-9341 | | Colonial Travelodge | 321 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 26.6 mi. | (207) 667-5548 | | Belfast Harbor Inn | 91 Searsport Ave Rt 1 | Belfast, ME | 28.8 mi. | (207) 338-2740 | | Comfort Inn Ocean's Edge | RR 5 Box 5290 | Belfast, ME | 28.8 mi. | (207) 338-2090 | | Gull Motel | RR 5 Box 5377 | Belfast, ME | 28.8 mi. | (207) 338-4030 |
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Bangor Weather & Climate
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Maine enjoys four distinct seasons. In the Penobscot Valley region, near the city of Bangor, there is plenty of clear, sunny weather in summer, with nights cool enough to provide a welcome relief from the warm days. Brisk, sunny days and cool nights in September prepare for what is the favorite season for many in Maine - the spectacular colors of fall. Temperatures continue to cool through October and November, with wintry weather returning around Thanksgiving. Cold weather settles in around the Penobscot Valley around Thanksgiving. January and February are generally the heart of winter. Below zero temperatures are possible, but infrequent and usually do not last for any long period of time. Temperatures begin to increase in March, with a corresponding increase in humidity. The Bangor area receives approximately 85 inches of snow a year, most of it occurring in eight to ten measurable storms per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
8°F |
3.34 in. |
38°F |
| February |
30°F |
11°F |
2.54 in. |
36°F |
| March |
40°F |
22°F |
3.44 in. |
38°F |
| April |
52°F |
33°F |
3.32 in. |
43°F |
| May |
65°F |
43°F |
3.40 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
53°F |
3.41 in. |
55°F |
| July |
79°F |
58°F |
3.24 in. |
59°F |
| August |
78°F |
57°F |
2.99 in. |
62°F |
| September |
69°F |
48°F |
3.39 in. |
57°F |
| October |
57°F |
38°F |
3.48 in. |
54°F |
| November |
44°F |
29°F |
3.69 in. |
52°F |
| December |
33°F |
15°F |
3.33 in. |
44°F |
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Bangor Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 2 miles west of Bangor, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 32 miles southeast of Bangor in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 47 miles west of Bangor in Waterville, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located around 54 miles southwest of Bangor in Rockland, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 60 miles southwest of Bangor in Augusta, Maine.
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Bangor Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 32.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bangor Municipal Golf Course | Bangor | ME | | | | Hermon Meadow Golf Club & Training Center | Bangor | ME | | | | Pine Hill Golf Club | Brewer | ME | 3.5 mi. | | | Felt Brook Golf Center | Holden | ME | 7.0 mi. | | | Penobscot Valley Country Club | Orono | ME | 7.7 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | ME | 8.5 mi. | | | Kenduskeag Valley Golf Club | Kenduskeag | ME | 9.9 mi. | | | Hidden Meadows Golf Course | Old Town | ME | 10.8 mi. | | | Lucerne Hills Golf Club | East Holden | ME | 11.6 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 15.4 mi. | | | Todd Valley Golf Club | Charleston | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Orchard View Golf Course | Newport | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 25.3 mi. | | | Palmyra Golf Course | Palmyra | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | Dexter Municipal Golf Club | Dexter | ME | 28.7 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 28.9 mi. | | | Johnson W Parks Golf Course | Pittsfield | ME | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 43.8 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 59.7 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 67.9 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 88.7 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 91.7 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 98.6 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 102.7 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 108.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Point State Park | | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 34.8 mi. | | | Peaks-Kenny State Park | | ME | 38.0 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 38.6 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 42.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 51.5 mi. | (Art) |
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