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Things to see in Bangor, Maine (United States): 12 places and when to go
Bangor, Maine is a town in United States with around 50,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Black Cap Mountain, Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Adams-Pickering Block. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.8012, -68.7783
- Population
- About 50,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (2) · Museums and art (2) · Mountains (1) · Wildlife (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 618 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bangor, Maine
The places in and around Bangor, Maine, 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.
- Black Cap MountainMountain in Maine, United States of America18 km
- Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife RefugeProtected area in Maine, United States26 km
- Adams-Pickering BlockUnited States historic place486 m
- Bangor Hose House No. 5Fire hose house in Bangor, Maine architected by Wilfred E. Mansur1.5 km
- Hudson MuseumMuseum in Orono, Maine14 km
- Isaac Farrar MansionHistoric house in Maine, United States320 m
- Robyville BridgePlace in Maine listed on National Register of Historic Places22 km
- Thomas Hill StandpipeHistory781 m
- Zebulon Smith HouseHistoric house in Maine, United States675 m
- Hermon MountainSki resort15 km
- Marsh Island BrewingBrewery13 km
- Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan PlanetariumObservatory15 km
When to go to Bangor, Maine
The best time to visit Bangor, Maine is March to October; also possible: November to February. 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.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In April, 10 of the 12 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, Maine
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 618 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
- Bucksport8 places26 km
- Sedgwick6 places48 km
- Bar Harbor, Maine12 places65 km
- Bass Harbor22 places73 km
- Waterville, Maine7 places74 km
- Vinalhaven5 places87 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bangor, Maine?
The best known: Black Cap Mountain, Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Adams-Pickering Block, Bangor Hose House No. 5, Hudson Museum. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bangor, Maine?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Bangor, Maine?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 618 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bangor, Maine as the destination and these 12 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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