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Bangor, Maine, is known as a productive lumber and paper production region, as well as a place to enjoy a variety of winter sports. The recipe for chocolate brownies originated in Bangor, and the culinary treat continues to be a popular item on local restaurant and bakery menus. While in Bangor, be sure to spend some time at the Bangor Salmon Pool, or the Cascade Park, which offers a spectacular fountain and picnic area. While in Bangor, be sure to try some of the locally caught seafood, which is the regional specialty, and many visitors attend Bangor's annual Maine Lobster Festival. The area's nightlife is centered around the neighboring University of Maine campus.

Key Facts

Take the U.S. Highway 9 or Interstates 95 or 595 to get around Bangor. To travel greater distances, Bangor International Airport (BGR) provides service to cities in the United States and Canada. The Kenduskeag Stream neighborhood is a favorite area for visitors to explore due to its quietness and natural beauty. You’ll find many of Bangor’s hotel options are located in the Downtown district.

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The area that is now Bangor was first inhabited by the Penobscot Indian tribes. The nearby Penobscot Indian Island Reservation is where many of their descendants still live. Bangor has warm, wet summers and cold, snowy winters. The area is often affected by storms called "Nor'easter's," which are fueled by the Atlantic Ocean, and spread heavy snow into the area.