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1. University of Maine Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
University of Maine Museum of Art
© University of Maine Museum of Art

2. Acadia National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Acadia National Park
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3. Bangor Farmers Market

Category: Shopping
Bangor Farmers Market
© Bangor Farmers Market

4. Cole Land Transportation Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Cole Land Transportation Museum
© Cole Land Transportation Museum

5. Collins Center for the Arts

Category: Attractions
Collins Center for the Arts
© Collins Center for the Arts

6. Hudson Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Hudson Museum
© Hudson Museum

7. Maine Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Maine Discovery Museum
© Maine Discovery Museum

8. Timber Kitchen and Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Timber Kitchen and Bar
© Timber Kitchen and Bar

9. Mount Hope Cemetery

Category: Activities
Mount Hope Cemetery
© Mount Hope Cemetery

10. Paul Bunyan Statute

Paul Bunyan Statute
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11. Penobscot River Walkway

Category: Activities
Penobscot River Walkway
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12. Zillman Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Zillman Art Museum
© Zillman Art Museum

13. Bangor City Forest

Category: Activities
Bangor City Forest
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14. Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor

Category: Entertainment
Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located on the Penobscot River in the central part of Maine about 2 hours from Portland, the city of Bangor is called the Queen City of the East. This small jewel of a city contains excellent dining, shopping, and lodging options, as well as many attractions for travelers to see.

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