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Things to see in Bangor (United States): 10 places and when to go
Bangor is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Mount Toby, Crag Mountain and Northfield Mountain. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.5358, -72.426
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (4) · Mountains (3) · Architecture (1) · Hiking (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 239 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bangor
The places in and around Bangor, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount TobyMountain in the United States of America11 km
- Crag MountainMountain in Massachusetts, United States of America12 km
- Northfield MountainMountain in United States of America9.1 km
- Erving State ForestProtected area in Massachusetts, United States9.6 km
- French King BridgeSteel bridge in Massachusetts, United States9.0 km
- Metacomet-Monadnock TrailHiking trail in United States9.7 km
- Bear's DenNature reserve in New Salem, Massachusetts8.3 km
- New England Peace PagodaStupa in Leverett, Massachusetts, US6.7 km
- New Salem Common Historic DistrictHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States8.8 km
- Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental CenterSki resort8.7 km
When to go to Bangor
The best time to visit Bangor is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bangor
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 239 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hatfield19 places21 km
- Shelburne Falls13 places27 km
- Hubbardston7 places29 km
- Roxbury13 places41 km
- Dummerston13 places42 km
- Springfield, Massachusetts31 places48 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bangor?
The best known: Mount Toby, Crag Mountain, Northfield Mountain, Erving State Forest, French King Bridge. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bangor?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Bangor?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 239 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bangor as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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