About this city
Also known as: The Queen City of the East
Situated on the hills overlooking the Penobscot River in central Maine, Bangor is the primary commercial, cultural, and transportation hub for the state's northern and eastern regions. Incorporated in 1834, the city experienced an extraordinary economic boom during the 19th century, briefly earning the title of the 'Lumber Capital of the World' as millions of feet of logs were floated downriver from the North Woods to its bustling shipping docks. This wealthy era endowed Bangor with grand corporate architecture and lavish Victorian mansions, including the famous residence of literary icon Stephen King, who set many of his horror stories in a fictionalized version of the town. Today, Bangor coordinates a modern service economy centered on healthcare, retail, and international aviation, while maintaining a strong cultural pride in its rugged folklore.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Photograph the colossal 31-foot statue of mythical lumberjack Paul Bunyan. Stand outside the ornate, bat-winged gates of author Stephen King's historic mansion. Walk or watch wildlife along the scenic forested trails of the Bangor City Forest.
