Bangorism by TriciaQuirk.com

BANGOR, MAINE-One of the top 25 Places to Retire!

Money Magazine named Bangor #23 on the list of Top 25 places to retire!

Check out some of the reason why Bangor made the list!!

Bangor hosts the American Folk Festival every year. This 3-day event held at the Bangor waterfront is a celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts and attracts thousands of festival-goers each year.

University of Maine’s Center for the Arts. Located on the University of Maine campus, this facility hosts many events  from well-known performers from all around the world.

Penobscot Theatre.  Laugh, cry, reminisce. Attend a play and experience the talented performers at the newly renovated Penobscot Theatre.

University of Maine’s Museum of Art. Located in downtown Bangor, the museum showcases over 6500 original works of art, including works by artists such as Marsden Hartley, Winslow Homer, John Marin, & Andrew Wyeth.

Walk, hike, or bike the 680 acres of wildlife habitat in Bangor’s City Forest or visit Baxter State Park or Acadia National Park, each only about 90 minutes outside of Bangor.

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