Bangor

Archives & Museums

Bangor Hose House No. 5

247 State Street

Built in 1897 and used for nearly a 100 years before the new and existing fire station on Hogan Road was built.  

This fire museum has a 1930 McCann Pumper, Bangor being it's original owner.  A 1946 Jeep Willys which was discovered if properly outfitted it was the best piece of equipment for forest fires.  And a 1917 Garford Pumper!  There is only 1 other in existence!

Open: May 1st to October 31st 

Saturdays - 9am - Noon

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The Maine Air Museum

98 Maine Avenue

The history of aviation from earliest attempts to landing every day at the present airport.

Hours: Saturday - 10 am - 4 pm

                 Sunday  - 12 pm - 4 pm

The museum will re-open Memorial Day  weekend 2016

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Police Museum

The Bangor Police Department has police items dating  from the 1700's to present.  Mannequins dressed in actual uniforms, a mobile one-person jail cell called a "tramp chair."

The museum may be visited by appointment only, during normal business hours ( mon - fri 8am - 5pm). 

207-992-4200

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Breweries

Friar's Brew House - 21 Central Street - They consistently offer three regular brews: a brown ale, an amber Monastery Ale and a Whoopie Pie Porter.  Hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m - 8 p.m. & Sunday 12/Noon - 4 p.m.

contributed by - http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/friars-brewhouse/19917/ & https://microbrewingamerica.com/directory/breweries-by-state/ME/friars-brewhouse  See more at:  https://www.facebook.com/Friars.Brewhouse

Geaghan Bros. Brewing - 570 Main St - ( 2nd location in Brewer ) GBB, currently offers three permanent beers: the Bangor Brown - an American Brown Ale, Smiling Irish Bastard - an American Style Strong Pale Ale, and The Refueler - an Unfiltered American Wheat Beer. The Pub carries an extensive line of the brewery’s seasonal and specialty brews. Some of these include: Hose 5-an American Amber, Roundhouse Porter, Dad’s Oatmeal Stout and Presque Isle Honey Blonde.

See more at: http://www.geaghans.com/page/961/handcrafted-maine-beer

Sea Dog Brewing Company - 26 Front Street

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Choose And Cut Christmas Tree  Farms

G & S Tree Farm

1664 Union Street

207 - 942-1392

Tree Types:  Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir

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Odd Attractions

Paul Bunyon - 31 foot statue.

Bangor claims to be the birthplace of the lumber industry and the birth place of Paul Bunyon. This is strongly disputed by Akeley, Minnesota who claim their state is the birthplace, they do have his grave.

Address:

519 Main St., Bangor, ME

Across from Bangor Slots

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Stephen King's House

47 West Broadway

The house is not open to the general public, but it is worth the drive by.  The gate surrounding the property is like no other!

Bar Harbor

Archives & Museums

Abbe Museum

26 Mount Desert St

Is one of the first museums of Maine and the only Museum fully dedicated to Maine's Native American heritage.  

207-288-3519

www.abbemuseum.org

The Bar Harbor Whale Museum

52 West Street

All exhibits at the Museum are specific to Maine.  The large mammal skeletons have been reassembled by the students and staff of the College of the Atlantic.

The Museum is Free and supported by donations.

Hours:  May-June 10am - 8pm

              Jul - Aug     9am - 9pm

              Sept - Oct  10am - 8pm

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Breweries - 

Bar Harbor Brewing Company aka Atlantic Brewing Company - 15 Knox Road

See more at: http://local-brew.tv/maine-breweries/#sthash.r15U2pfS.dpuf

Maine Coast Brewing served at Jack Russell's Steakhouse & Brewery - 102 Eden Street -  Brews all beer onsite - Called to get listing of beer - not very helpful - too bad menu looks awesome!  See more at: jackrussellssteakhouse.com/

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Hikes / Walks - Gorham Mountain Hiking Trail - about half way between Thunder Hole and Otter Cliff on the right side of the Park Loop Road, is a small parking area for visitors to the Gorham Mountain Hiking Trail. This is another special place that not many people even know about. The hike is one that should be considered, especially for the spectacular panoramic views of the eastern coastline of Acadia National Park on the island. From this vantage point, you can see from Sand Beach to the north all the way south to Otter Cliff. Schoodic Peninsula is also viewable in the far distance.

Ocean Path - walking trail that begins at the far end of the upper parking lot at Sand Beach, and then meanders in a southerly direction along the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island for approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) until it arrives at Otter Cliff and Otter Point (4 miles or 6.4 km round-trip). There are numerous excellent spots to stop and take in the fantastic sights around you so take advantage of them. Watch for the short side trails on the left that take you closer to the shoreline. Place close attention to the waves as once in a while there can be larger rogue waves.

Shore Path - begins at the Town Pier next to Agamont Park, goes a short distance to the East past the Bar Harbor Inn, then wraps around a point before continuing South for about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile along the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island. Originally created around 1880, people from all over the world have walked on this path while enjoying the sights, sounds and smells ever since. You should plan on at least one early morning walk here while visiting Acadia National Park. If you arise early enough and time it just right, you will be greeted by the morning sun just as it bursts over the horizon creating a symphony of light, shadow, and gorgeous color.

Winery

Bar Harbor Cellars - 854 State Highway 3 - Bar Harbor ME 04609 (207) 288-3907 - Open Mid May - October - when open open 7 days a week - gift shop 10am-5pm - ongoing free tastings! - website:barharborcellars.com

Bath

Choose And Cut Christmas Tree  Farms

Hummer Tree Farm

20 Varney Mill Road

207-443-5944

http://www.hummertreefarm.com/

Open: December 5th & 6th - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Open December 12th as well - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Possibly Open on December 13th - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.