Bangor, ME is a city known for its vibrant culture and beautiful views of the Penobscot River. It is home to many attractions, activities, and historical sites that make it a great place to visit or call home. From the historic Bangor Opera House to the Bangor Waterfront Park, there is something for everyone in Bangor. The city also boasts an array of restaurants, shops, art galleries, and entertainment venues that can provide plenty of fun for tourists and locals alike. Reviews of Bangor generally praise its friendly atmosphere, diverse population, and unique cultural offerings. People often comment on the natural beauty of the area with some noting that they felt like they were “on vacation” while in Bangor. Many visitors appreciate all that the city has to offer from outdoor recreation to theatre performances. With so much to do in such a small city, it's no wonder why so many people fall in love with Bangor!
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Outdoor Magazine Will Discover Bangor! - 5/7/2007
With the beautiful Kenduskeag Stream dividing the east and west sides and the majestic Penobscot flowing by, Bangor has a beautiful city site. It is also a city of parks (it even has a city forest). Maybe most important in this category: Bangor is the gateway to the North Woods--an easy drive to Moosehead Lake, Baxter State Park (one of the largest parks in North America), and Mt. Katahdin--and to Acadia National
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Relaxed Living - 12/13/2006
Relaxed pace of life. Not much diversity as far as jobs go. Mild winters in last few
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Crime - 9/20/2006
Drug related crime and theft have risen a lot since I was younger, but there is still very little violent crime, and there are no places that I don't feel safe walking around. I may not want to leave my car unlocked, which a lot of people here still do, but beyond that, crime is not a big worry around
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Bangor, Maine - 8/20/2005
Slow to change---describes attitude of native Mainers---they pride themselves on being from the state but consider anyone not born here "away". Even if that person has lived in the state for over 20 years! Beautiful scenery as long as its not hunting season--then beware if not wearing bright orange.
Its a city that has potential but easily gets overwhelmed with any idea of change!
Very much lacking in diversity in regards to restaurants and cultural events; has an abundance of Chinese
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