Exploring Maine Blog
Best Bangor Thrift Shops
Bangor has a long list of big-box retail and department chain stores, all perfectly suitable for a quick wardrobe or home décor refresh sesh. But when you’re on the hunt for clothes, home goods, or perhaps a gift item of a different sort—more creative, more vintage, or just more affordable—you’re in luck. Because Bangor is [...]
Best Bangor Spas and Massage
When visiting Maine’s Queen City, you’ll encounter all manner of activities and amenities to enjoy, both indoors and out. Shopping, galleries, parks, hiking trails, museums, boating—there’s pretty much something for everyone in Bangor. And after all of that activity, whether retail-oriented or physical, a tired body will undoubtedly need some TLC, am I right? Good [...]
Best Bangor Clothing Stores
While making progress in leaps and bounds in the hospitality industry, Bangor is still somewhat lacking in the independently-owned clothing store realm. But fear not—if your wardrobe needs some immediate updating, you still have plenty of options for clothes shopping in the Queen City…as long as you have no problem with malls and big department [...]
Best Bangor Bars & Breweries
When spending hours—or days—touring a town or city, you need to have a plan of attack. Translation: Be sure there are plenty of spots to stop in for a quick snack and libation between outings. In Bangor, you won’t go wanting in that department; there’s plenty to choose from, whether you’re a local beer type [...]
Best Bangor Area Golf Courses
Once a thriving port for lumber, textiles, bricks, and even ice, Bangor is now a lively commercial and retail hub, home to a host of event venues, an active arts scene, and a growing collection of eateries, breweries, and shops. If you’re an outdoorsy type, Bangor is also home to a variety of parks and [...]
Disc Golf Bangor Maine
Putting. Fairways. Greens. Par. Typically, when I hear these terms being bandied about, I tend to kind of…fade away. The conversation becomes an irritating, background buzz whilst I take care of some critical mental task like contemplating what color socks to wear the next day. If you haven’t guessed, I’m not a golf fan. But [...]
