Great spot to unwind. Good mix of classic and newer games, everything worked well, and the vibe was…read morefun without being overwhelming. Easy to lose track of time here--definitely worth a visit!

This place is gold! Multiple arcade games, for everyone…read more Quite a variety to offer and will definitely keep you busy for a while. There is a mini golf course which is a glow in the dark fun. My grandchildren are 13 and 10. They had so much fun, and the prices are very reasonable. Comfortable and they had done a great job with setting it up. So many choices for everyone. Would highly recommend for the whole family.

A stunning theatre with an amazing cast and great directing. I cried in remembering my youth.read more

I spent a pleasant evening at the Penobscot Theatre Company as part of last month's Maine Book…read moreFestival. I was on a panel about suspense and the influence of Stephen King, and it was fun to have that event in the heart of Derry/Bangor. The theater was attractive, with a nice stage and a spacious seating area. There were some cool chandeliers that looked like crystal jellyfish. I gather that the theater is a town landmark and important cultural institution, putting on a full roster of shows when it isn't hosting one-off literary events. There was a little bar off to one side of the theater, apparently called The Stage Door. I hung out there with friends and new acquaintances before and after the panel. I got to try two cans of local beer, the Orono Tubular Hazy IPA and the Sacred Profane Dark Lager. Both were delicious beers that I never see at home. I had a lovely time at the Penobscot Theatre Company and am glad I got to visit on my first trip to Maine. I'd recommend it for all your Bangor theater needs, as well as any events about the great Stephen King.

I've lived in Maine most of my life yet have never been "IN" Bangor. I've passed through a hundred…read moretimes. Attended the annual Witches Walk yesterday at the Bangor Waterfront Park. The event itself was so much fun - we will definitely do that again! The waterfront park is beautiful. Clean. Pretty. Spread out. Convenient to downtown. I want to come back in the summer when the docks are in.

This farm is such a wonderful delight that instantly brings happiness to anyone arriving. It's…read morehuge, beautiful, full of all kinds of animals, and has the tastiest eggs and bacon ever! Amy and Dick, the owners, are two of the kindest people I've ever met. I've truly never felt so welcomed and accommodated somewhere. Camping here is a peaceful, serene oasis, and is what every person deserves (especially amongst covid, when most people need a socially distanced escape). Pitching a tent with horses, cows, a donkey, and a goose 2 feet in front of me felt magical. They loved being fed fruits and veggies from my hand, and I was even so close I was able to feed them from my tent when it was raining. The other side of the farm with the barn has pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, a mini pond with ducks, and even a little kayak you can paddle around with. It's so beautiful and peaceful to walk around the massive farm, petting the little cuties along the way. The sunrise is gorgeous from here and is quite the treat to wake up to. My experience here has been so peaceful and wonderful that I've already extended it twice! Come for the fresh picked eggs and delicious meat, and stay for the truly amazing camping experience with the nicest hosts ever.

the airbnb should read as follows!…read more should actually read: Dilapidated rundown farmhouse - attic space with sagging bed. Room temperature is 85-90 degrees. As a courtesy we will give you an uninstalled a/c - so the hot air will just blowback in your room. it is a loft so no door and no privacy. Over farmstore that is open to the public. Please make sure to take all belongings with you as we can not be responsible for your items. Barking dogs are more musical than annoying.Rusted out fridge on back porch and kitchen door window pane is missing - but don't worry - no one will use the kitchen because we leave it so dirty and gross. Help yourself to all the laundry on the kitchen counter - be less for us to wash and fold! Enjoy!

We were looking for things to do, and my wife came across the Cole Land Transportation Museum. She…read moresaid it had trains, and we both love trains (who doesn't?) so we made the trip. After paying the entrance fee, they do offer a free "scavenger hunt" placard divvied out by easy, medium, and hard. They each have photos of emblems or things for you to try and locate throughout the whole facility. You then write them down under the pictures with your erasable marker. The Cole family made their fortune in the trucking industry and eventually sold the business in the 90s. A very loving family, and after seeing and reading about Cole Transportation, seemed like a wonderful place to work for that treated their customers and employees right. The patriarch of the family eventually established the idea for the museum, and got to work. The museum has many aspects of transportation within, and lots of Maine background stories. There's Snowplows, Fire Equipment, Farm Equipment, Cars, Trains, Military, Construction vehicles, Sleighs, and so much more. The signage gives everything you'd want to know about the vehicles and artifacts, and if you want more info, any of the volunteers (most, if not all are military veterans) can probably answer your questions. If you have young children, you'll probably be in and out of here as I'd have to bet that most young children would be relatively quickly bored even with the variety of exhibits. But, my wife and I actually spent several hours slowly going up and down each aisle so we could get a good look at everything. The place was not full at all. The museum says they sponsor many school trips there and "be a friend to a veteran" talks. They sponsor essay writing contests with topics such as "What Freedom Means to Me." They have pictures of their former 18-wheelers with patriotic slogans painted on the sides entered by school children and voted on by committee. This museum shouts out loud that you're proud to be an American and able to live the American Dream. It's $7 for adults to enter, and all children are free. Well worth it and very happy to support local businesses. FYI, we ended up finding just over half of the "hard" scavenger hunt items. We'll have to look for more next time.

By no means am I a transportation enthusiast, but for $7, I got a lot out of it and had a good…read moretime. There is quite the collection of various modes of transportation (tractors, cars, sleighs, buses, train cars, etc.). Our group of twenty-somethings had a great time learning and enjoying the various photo ops. I can see people of all ages enjoying this museum.

I can't believe that the BPD's Duck of Justice hasn't blown up Yelp's site.... why aren't all the…read moregood Yelpers visiting the DoJ?? After searching online for anything out of the ordinary to see in Bangor, I knew that the best must-see would be at the police department. Yes, you read that right: this is the residence of the duck's PR guy (and retired Lieutenant) refers to as the "marginally world famous" duck. Read the story online of how this stuffed duck was rescued and is now a community icon, not to mention awesome stories on their Facebook page. If you say you don't do FB, start reading the BPD's page anyhow. You can visit the duck 24 hours a day, but if you go during standard business hours you can meet the QOTFD (Queen of the Front Desk) Melody who will even take your photo with the duck. If you go and she is not there (like we did), you can take a selfie, email it and perhaps become famous as well. Or "marginally famous". The duck has a sign-in log, a family from Germany had been there earlier in the day and there have been 6,000 visitors since 2016; that makes me kind of speechless. Since we arrived at 8pm on a weeknight, Queen Melody was gone (not that I wanted a photo, but to meet her would also have been exciting) and we had to be buzzed into the building. Was my friend embarrassed by my "hi, we are here to see the duck!" response into the intercom? Of course he was. Did a nice (and good looking) officer come out to let us into the duck's lair? Yes. The room isn't large, but it has some cool stuff: photos from old crimes (beware: a couple of bodies), handcuffs that look like they weighed 5-10 lbs, a "tramp chair" and some other cool things. You can also pick up a duck sticker (now on my refrigerator) and if you really want to update your wardrobe, order a t-shirt and/or sweatshirt of the duck (proceeds go towards various community programs). In case you haven't figured it out by now, just go and see the Duck of Justice.

Had to visit the Duck of Justice as well as speak to Melody, Queen of the front desk. Melody is…read moreespecially fond of DOJ visitors and gladly enables access, she also points out that her usual cast of characters aren't the happy kind. When visiting the DOJ, mind the dangle to avoid undesirable reflections and spend some time with the other artifacts in the museum room.

The President of the MAM, Chuck, was a sweet and knowledgeable veteran who told us some really…read moreawesome stories about his history (including time on the DOW Air Force base!). It's a cute little building but there is SO MUCH amazing history inside. Also you get to hear air traffic control transmissions from BGR as you walk around the museum so that's pretty cool. Definitely worth checking out while you're in Bangor.

Caught a Maine Black Bears game at Alfond Arena, and it was such a fun experience! The energy in…read morethe building is incredible--fans are passionate, loud, and totally into the game from start to finish. You can really feel the school spirit and love for hockey here. The arena itself has that classic college feel--cozy but electric, with great sightlines from just about anywhere. It's not one of those huge, impersonal venues, which makes it even better. You're close to the action and can really feel the intensity on the ice. Concessions were solid (good selection and not outrageously priced), and the staff were friendly and efficient, even with a packed crowd. Parking can be a challenge, but if you don't mind walling a bit it isn't too bad. If you're anywhere near Orono during hockey season, catching a Black Bears game at Alfond is a must. Great hockey, great fans, and a true Maine sports

This is a great place to watch a hockey game and to spend your weekend. The building is a little…read moresmall but that adds to the atmosphere of a hockey game. The student section is on the balcony virtually overhanging the ice. The must for food is the baked potatoes located on the far side of the arena from the main entrance.