This is my local library, and I love it. I've been a patron for over 30 years, and know it very…read morewell. I'm writing a review now because one person gave a 1-star review with anger over the library's mask policy in 2021 (please note that they followed the Maine CDC's guidelines for masking all throughout Covid, which I greatly appreciated; notably there is no mask policy now). This skewed the average star rating greatly in a negative direction, so I wanted to do something to skew it back up where it belongs. Ellsworth's librarians sincerely care about their patrons, and it shows.

Crazy about masks. I'm in a room in the basement, 100% alone yet they still feel the need to come…read moredown and tell me to go outside or put mask on. Nothing like being harassed at a local library over a silly mask.

The Paul Bunyan statue in Bangor is a massive, colorful monument that is super fun to see up close…read more Stephen King fans instantly recognize the giant from his famous horror novel "IT". In the book, Pennywise brings the friendly-looking statue to life to terrify young Richie Tozier. Standing right beneath his giant boots is both impressive and a little bit spooky. It is a quick, memorable stop that brings a legendary piece of Maine history and pop culture to life.

I knew there was a giant Paul Bunyan statue in Bangor. I had no intention of making a special…read moretrip, but it turned it was a mile away from where we had lunch and it was generally in the direction we were traveling. If you find yourself in that situation, you may get 4 Star enjoyment out of looking at the Paul Bunyan statue. I'm no PB expert, but it seems consistent with images I've seen. Based upon quick internet research, it seems to be tied with Portland, OR for the second tallest PB statue in the US. The tallest is 49 feet and is in Klamath, CA. I've got to downgrade one star for the absence of Babe the Ox.

We've been to Bangor two or three times over the years, it's such a quaint town. On our visits we…read morealso stopped here. Even though he's not lived him this house for several years, it's still something fun to do. I mean what's a trip to Bangor without swinging by for pics? The house is actually now used as a retreat for writers. There is a second large house on the property as well (white one). The architecture on both houses is gothic meets Victorian meets Maine. Well-maintained property; the grounds and home exteriors are in top condition. I can only imagine what the inside looks like. Many folks make the pilgrimage to Bangor because of Stephen and his relationship with the town. Our visits were for that very reason. This stop is definitely a must for any fan of his work.

Stephen King's house is one of the main attractions in Bangor. There isn't too much to do besides…read moreparking nearby and taking a picture in front of the house. No one is allowed to go inside the house and there are no tours. While it is a very nice house and it makes for a great memory to take a picture outside of it, there isn't anything else you can do here.

Ellsworth is in a unique spot -- they call it the "crossroads" and that's for good reason. It's…read morethe hub in between Bangor, Downeast Maine, Belfast, and Bar Harbor. If you're coming from one of those directions, chances are you'll pass through on your way to one of the others. The downtown area is cute if a bit touristy. There are a ton of great shops to browse, some good restaurants, and some interesting bars. Further uptown, there are larger shopping centers and a kind of crappy little mall. But the town is quite bustling, especially in the summer, so there's always something interesting to see. Traffic can be a supreme clusterfuck during peak tourist season so it's beneficial to learn the side roads if you want to get around it all.

Downtown Ellsworth is really cute! Lots of small stores selling touristy things or antiques. Plus…read morea few good pubs. It's known as "The gateway to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor." If not in downtown, Ellsworth also has a Reny's and LL Bean outlet (to prepare for those destinations).

I cannot say enough good this about this small community that I live in. It is quiet, quick access…read moreto the interstate, and generally all the residents are great people that help one another out.

Drive out of your way to come here!! It will be a highlight of your visit to Maine. Amazing bog…read morewalk! I was stopping constantly and commenting out loud, "oh wow," or "oh my god." It's accessible for all, too! Just stunning.

We are from Michigan and thoroughly enjoyed walking the bog. It's good exercise and just the right…read moreamount of walking to make it fun. Only thing I would change is to either walk earlier in the day or later in the day. We unfortunately picked the middle of the day and it was extremely hot. Would definitely do again.

A lovely little park dedicated to my favorite historical figure of all time. If you don't know…read moreanything about Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Google his name and the Battle of Little Round Top. From the park you get a nice view across the river to Banfgor. Another fun fact about this site, Stephen King helped pay for it!

The staff are amazing. You feel like family not a customer. They're very helpful and informative…read more They go above and beyond.