Maine Guide 2

Bangor

the largest city in the region, home of author Stephen King, major shopping malls and a charming downtown area.

Historic Sites

Bangor Public Library – recently restored and expanded historic building.
Isaac Farrar Mansion – restored Greek Revival residence of a lumber baron.
Thomas A. Hill House – home of the Bangor Historical Society.

Attractions

Bangor Historical Society – preserves and promotes the history and culture of the Penobscot River Valley.
Bangor Landing – city dock located on the shores of the Penobscot River.
Bangor Police Museum – exhibits about police force history dating back to 1890.
Bass Park

Bradley

 Attractions

Maine Forest and Logging Museum - a covered bridge, working water wheel and sawmill, blacksmith’s shop and trapper’s line cabin. During Living History Days (July and October) folks in costume demonstrate a variety of activities.

Brewer

Attractions

Clewley Museum - turn of the century displays featuring Joshua L. Chamberlain family items.

Brownville Junction

Attractions

Katahdin Iron Works - built in 1843, the blast furnace and charcoal kiln still remain.

Corinth

Attractions

Robyville Bridge - built in 1876, this is the only completely shingled covered bridge in the state of Maine.

Dexter

home of Dexter Shoe Company.

Attractions

Dexter Historical Society Museum – local artifacts, photos, manuscripts and farm implements.

Dover-Foxcroft

Attractions

Blacksmith Shop Museum - original tools of the trade.

Recreation/Outdoors

Peak Kenny State Park - has 56 campsites,picnic area, hiking path, and beach.

Greenville

a major business and recreation center on the shores ofMoosehead Lake: gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.

Historical Sites

Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical House - built before the 1890s, this house exhibits the historic and cultural influences and alliances of these three families.
Fire Tower - the first U.S. fire tower built in 1905 on top of Squaw Mountain. Hiking trail to the tower has panoramic views ofMoosehead Lake.

Recreation/Outdoors

Big Squaw Mountain - alpine and nordic skiing.
Lily Bay State Park - fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, and camping.
S/S Katahdin - restored steam vessel; scenic cruises and serves as the floating Moosehead Marine Museum housing artifacts and photos of old-time logging and steamboat operations.
Mt. Kineo – accessible by boat shuttle from Rockwood; has 700 foot cliffs, lockout tower, four hiking trails, golf course, numerous mountain biking trails and beach.

Guilford

Historic Sites

Low’s Bridge - this historic covered bridge, originally built in 1843, was destroyed in 1987 and rebuilt in 1990.

Hampden

Historical Sites

Kinsley House - c. 1794; on the National Register of Historic Places, displays period artifacts and archives.

Herman

Attractions

Herman Historical Society - history of the town, all located in the restored School House #5.

Indian Island

home of the Penobscot Indian Reservation.

Attractions

Museum featuring Native American heritage.

Lincoln

together with neighboring towns of Howland, Enfield, Mattawamkeag and Lee, contains some 25 lakes and ponds and two rivers.

Millinocket

Recreation/Outdoors

Great salmon and trout fishing in the Penobscot River; surrounding area offers miles of groomed snowmobile and cross-country skiing trails.

Historic Sites

Ambejejus Boom House – on Ambejejus Lake, this building contains information about the history of papermaking.
Millinocket Museum – exhibits artifacts and collections relating to period appliances, money and Native American craftwork.
Northern Timber Cruisers Antique Snowmobile Museum – outlines early snowmobiling history.

Newport

Recreational/Outdoors

Boating, swimming on Sebasticook Lake.

Orono

home to the University of Maine.

Attractions

Maine Center for the Arts -Hudson Museum, housing a collection of pre-Columbian Mexican, Central American and native American artifacts; large concert hall offers a variety of presentations including the Bangor Symphony Orchestra; and a planetarium.
Jordan Planetarium - located on the campus of the University of Maine, has shows for all ages to discover the wonders of the solar system without leaving Mother Earth. Museum of Art - on the University campus; has over 5,000 works of art dating from early and mid-20th centuryAmerican artists
Page Farm and Home Museum -displays about Maine farms and farming.

Old Town

home to the Penobscot tribe, once part of the powerful Abnaki nation.

Attractions

Old Town Historical Museum – exhibits depicting the town’s history including logging items and a Penobscot Indian display.

Orrington

Attractions

Orrington Historical Society - records and exhibits memorabilia since the incorporation of Orrington in 1787

Patten

Attractions

Lumberman’s Museum - the life and lore of the lumber barons and lumberjacks of old.

Pittston Farm

Attractions

Pittston Farm Camp Area - this authentic wilderness farm built by a logging company is rich in logging history.

Sangerville

Attractions

The Enchanted Forest – home to over 70 chainsaw-carved caricatures.

Staceyville

Recreation/Outdoors

Miles of road and trails for all-terrain vehicles and mountain bikes.

Seboomook

Attractions

Seboomook Wilderness Camp-ground – this fully functioning campground on Moosehead Lake was once the site of a prisoner of war camp. There is a museum with artifacts and memorabilia.

Veazie

the site of the wooden rails of Maine’s first railroad laid here in 1836.

Winterport

Attractions

Winterport Historical Association – local museum collections

Auto Tour

Begin your auto tour in front of the Paul Bunyan statue, which towers 31 feet high, on Main Street in Bangor. From there, drive to Union Street to visit the Thomas A. Hill House, home of the Bangor Historical Society. Once you’ve experienced the history of Bangor, it’s time for some shopping! Find Hogan Road, and drive lo the Bangor Mall. There you will have over 80 stores and shops to explore for just the right mementos to take home. Now it’s time to leave Bangor to visit the University of Maine campus in Orono. Go north on I-95 and take Exit 50. Once you arrive at the University of Maine, find the Maine Center for the Arts.The Center is the home of the Bangor Symphony, Jordan Planetarium and the Hudson Museum which exhibits pre-Columbian, Central American, and native American artifacts. If you still have time and energy, go north on Route 178 to Old Town. Here you will find the famous Old Town Canoe factory and the Penobscot Indian Reservation.

Don’t miss

The S/S Katahdin Boat Tours and the Moosehead Lake Marine Museum

Moosehead Lake, the largest body of fresh water in the Northeast, is surroundetl by mountainous terrain, lush wilderness, and the largest moose population in the state. Moosehead has outstanding views from the land and the water. To enjoy Moosehead Lake by water, take a ride aboard the S/S Katabdin, a beautiful vintage vessel, affectionately known as "The Kate". Measuring 110 feet long, The Kate was built in 1914 and is the oldest floating hull constructed by Bath Ironworks. This vessels hosts floating tours of Moosehead Lake fromJuly 1st to Columbus Day on Tuesday, Thursday (5 hour extended tour), Saturday and Sunday. The Kate may be chartered for private use from Memorial Day to June 30th.

In the past, the Moosehead Marine Museum was housed onThe Kate, but in 1999 the museum will have a new home on the shore of Moosehead Lake. In its new building the Museum will feature exhibits illustrating water transportation and marine history on Moosehead Lake. Some of the archives and exhibits date back 150 years. For more information on the S/S Katabdin and the Moosehead Marine Museum, call 207-695-3390.