Bangor, Maine ME Hotels/Motels/Lodging

This is the current conditions weather report for Bangor. The report was made 56 minutes ago, at 06:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 6 miles per hour / 9.3 kilometers per hour from the south (170°). The temperature was 36°F / 2°C, with a dew-point at 36°F / 2°C. The temperature felt like 32°F / -0°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.62 inHg / 1004 hPa. The relative humidity was 100%. The skies were clear.

Bangor is a city in and the county seat of Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is the major commercial center for eastern and northern Maine. As of 2006, Bangor is the third-largest city in Maine, as it has been for more than a century. The population was 31,473 at the 2000 census.

The Bangor region is surrounded by some of the most spectacular destinations in America for camping, hiking, recreational boating and more. Acadia National Park on the coast and Baxter State Park in the North Woods are both only 90 minutes away. Enjoy a sunset on Cadillac Mountain overlooking Frenchmen’s Bay or hike to the top of Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak and the fabled end of the Appalachian Trail. Fish the Penobscot River or the many lakes and streams in the area. When winter rolls around, you couldn’t be in a better place. Perfect destinations for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and even ice fishing are right in or near the city. Downhill skiers can find some of the best peaks in the Northeast just a short drive away.

The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department provides 30 parks and specialized facilities throughout the community. Our 650-acre City Forest has over five miles of walking, biking and cross country trails. Stroll along the Kenduskeag Stream or the Penobscot River, or join in the fun during the annual Kenduskeag Stream canoe race, an annual rite of spring. Play a round at our 27 hole municipal golf course – recognized as one of the finest public courses in the State – or enjoy a picnic lunch at historic Cascade Park with its waterfall and fountain.

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