Bangor
is the largest city in the lower Penobscot Valley region, located on the banks of the Penobscot River near the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of what is considered "The Bangor Region," which encompasses the area between the rugged coastline of Downeast Maine and the spectacular North Woods of Maine. With a population of just 35,000, Bangor offers all of the amenities of a city, while enjoying the charm and peace of mind of a small town. It's the commercial and cultural hub for the region, and has an excellent network of highways, giving it easy access to other parts of the state. Fishing is a year-round sport in Bangor, and in years past, the first Atlantic salmon caught in the Penobscot River has been given to the President of the United States. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, hiking and biking are all popular activities in Bangor, and given the climate of the area, it's not surprising that winter sports are a top draw, as well. In addition, Bangor boasts several challenging golf courses and tennis courts. Camping in the wilderness or at one of the many campgrounds in the area offers great family fun opportunities and a chance to experience the area's pristine lakes, rivers and timbered forests. Free outdoor concerts are held every Thursday evening on the waterfront in Bangor in June and July. Easy day trips include the Bar Harbor region and the Katahdin Area of Maine.
Surrounding areas: Orono, Maine (7.7 mi), Lucerne-In-Maine, Maine (11.8 mi), Bucksport, Maine (16.4 mi), Orland, Maine (16.8 mi), Green Lake, Maine (18.1 mi), Beech Hill Pond, Maine (18.2 mi), Stockton Springs, Maine (20.8 mi)
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Bangor Vacation Rentals
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Bangor Weather & Climate
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Maine enjoys four distinct seasons. In the Penobscot Valley region, near the city of Bangor, there is plenty of clear, sunny weather in summer, with nights cool enough to provide a welcome relief from the warm days. Brisk, sunny days and cool nights in September prepare for what is the favorite season for many in Maine - the spectacular colors of fall. Temperatures continue to cool through October and November, with wintry weather returning around Thanksgiving. Cold weather settles in around the Penobscot Valley around Thanksgiving. January and February are generally the heart of winter. Below zero temperatures are possible, but infrequent and usually do not last for any long period of time. Temperatures begin to increase in March, with a corresponding increase in humidity. The Bangor area receives approximately 85 inches of snow a year, most of it occurring in eight to ten measurable storms per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
8°F |
3.34 in. |
38°F |
| February |
30°F |
11°F |
2.54 in. |
36°F |
| March |
40°F |
22°F |
3.44 in. |
38°F |
| April |
52°F |
33°F |
3.32 in. |
43°F |
| May |
65°F |
43°F |
3.40 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
53°F |
3.41 in. |
55°F |
| July |
79°F |
58°F |
3.24 in. |
59°F |
| August |
78°F |
57°F |
2.99 in. |
62°F |
| September |
69°F |
48°F |
3.39 in. |
57°F |
| October |
57°F |
38°F |
3.48 in. |
54°F |
| November |
44°F |
29°F |
3.69 in. |
52°F |
| December |
33°F |
15°F |
3.33 in. |
44°F |
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Bangor Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 2 miles west of Bangor, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 32 miles southeast of Bangor in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 47 miles west of Bangor in Waterville, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located around 54 miles southwest of Bangor in Rockland, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 60 miles southwest of Bangor in Augusta, Maine.
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Bangor Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 32.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bangor Municipal Golf Course | Bangor | ME | | | | Hermon Meadow Golf Club & Training Center | Bangor | ME | | | | Pine Hill Golf Club | Brewer | ME | 3.6 mi. | | | Felt Brook Golf Center | Holden | ME | 7.0 mi. | | | Penobscot Valley Country Club | Orono | ME | 7.7 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | ME | 8.6 mi. | | | Kenduskeag Valley Golf Club | Kenduskeag | ME | 9.9 mi. | | | Hidden Meadows Golf Course | Old Town | ME | 10.8 mi. | | | Lucerne Hills Golf Club | East Holden | ME | 11.6 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 15.4 mi. | | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Todd Valley Golf Club | Charleston | ME | 22.5 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Orchard View Golf Course | Newport | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 25.3 mi. | | | Palmyra Golf Course | Palmyra | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | Dexter Municipal Golf Club | Dexter | ME | 28.7 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 29.0 mi. | | | Johnson W Parks Golf Course | Pittsfield | ME | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 43.9 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 59.7 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 68.0 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 88.8 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 91.8 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 98.7 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 102.8 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 108.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Point State Park | | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 27.5 mi. | | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 34.8 mi. | | | Peaks-Kenny State Park | | ME | 38.0 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 38.7 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 42.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 51.5 mi. | (Art) |
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