My family and I were wanting to do some fun activity and came across Island Green Golf Center. But…read morewhen we got here, the place seemed to be called Traditions Golf Center. The young staffer had no idea what or if the place had switched owners and the name or not. There is a Pat's Pizza attached, and Gifford's ice cream too. We chose to play Mini Golf, and they have the course set up as a 27 (!) hole course. I believe that it may have been really three nine-hole courses based on how the holes were designated in the concrete. The course has a many similar holes with a lot of sloping which caused my group to max out a bunch of times. But, we also had some holes-in-one for those who were lucky. My son "won," followed by a tie for mom and dad, and then my daughter, my dad, and lastly his wife. She, however, was one of the holes-in-one playing Happy Gilmore style pushing the ball with the putter like a hockey stick much to the chagrin of my son when it actually worked well. The teen staffers were out and about using a leaf blower to clean the course, and one hole had the astroturf completely replaced just before we played on it. A lot of brick curbing was loose so watch your steps! The main water feature also was not operative. Everyone on the course (and there were quite a few) was well behaved and respected the people ahead of them. Staffers in the clubhouse wore masks and the sign said anyone vaccinated didn't need one but everyone else did. There is a single hoop basketball court for customer use and although they advertise having go karts and we did see the course, they too were not running. $54 for six to play golf reduced to $48 with a law enforcement discount. We did not stay to eat, and it took a couple of hours to get through 27 holes with all of us. I bet a lot just stay and eat after. If it were very sunny, we would have all been burnt to a crisp; wear sunscreen as there's no coverings on the course. This was a nice way to spend a couple of hours with the family doing a fun vacation activity.

Really fun place to bring the family. They have mini golf, 9 hole golf course, go carts, and video…read moregames. They have a Pats Pizza(one of my favorite places to grab a pie) and a full service bar.

Wonderful quaint old fashioned bowling arena Complete with…read more12 lanes,6 arcades and two pool tables. Very cheap and the food is delicious. Don't let the outside fool you. It is classic 1970s bowling inside. Great place.

A small ball bowling alley located in Old Town that is kinda hidden. The driveway to parking needs…read moresome paving work done as there are many potholes. If you are looking for some cheap entertainment for the family this is a good choice. The place may seem sketchy because appearance and location but don't judge it based on those assumptions. Shoe rentals are just a dollar a piece with a string (game) played being just $2.50 a person. Was able to play two games for two for only 12 dollars which is a good deal. With drinks and food prices looking cheap as well based off the menu including some cheap beers. Besides bowling there is a small arcade and a pool table for some more fun. Recommend for anyone from friends, to couples, to families. Good local business with great prices.

My boyfriend and I went to see Dave Gutter last night at G-Force Entertainment! It was our first…read morevisit and it was more fun than I expected. Drinks were reasonable, the crowd was friendly and of course they hosted an amazing musician/song writer. Its not just for adults as there is also a laser tag center, axe throwing and an arcade. A hidden gem in the Bangor Mall!

We were vacationing in Maine and looking for a reasonably priced 9-hole course. We were able to…read morecall in the morning and snag a noon tee time. It wasn't too crowded and we felt comfortable to take our time. We did opt for a golf cart but it seemed walkable. It offers some nice views of the lake and on overall pleasant experience.

My father in law and I have been coming here for the past couple years. Nice little 9 hole course…read moreright off of route 1. Price isn't bad. Walking rate is relatively inexpensive but the course has somw good hills to walk around. This yeae qe have golfed there twice. Very friendly service no matter who is in there. We always end up chatting with whoever is working. This year the course was in excellent shapw. Greens were nicely kept. Tee boxes were a little beat up but not bad. For a 2 man crew they keep it well kept. 9 hole course but we usually play blue tees first then white tees. Fun course!

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 go to Sonny's during the summer to use the driving range and play a game of golf. There are 9…read moreholes, but you can play 18 by going around twice. It is a nice course for beginners, but I still enjoy playing it through every now and then!

We drove here from Bar Harbor on a rainy day to see Top Gun. The next day was rainy so we drove…read moreback to see Jurassic Park! Overall, the facility was clean and well kept. The ticket sellers were friendly. The seating could not be purchased beforehand and it was pretty packed. One thing: the first movie we went to had a series of 'commercials' which ran for a good 10 minutes at the start time of the movie. This was followed by another 10 minutes or so of coming attractions. It just seemed a little odd that the local commercials (volume MUCH too loud for some) would not be played as folks were waiting for the film to start (ie. before the start time of the film). There was one for a seat belt PSA which showed a mom being greeted by a trooper to say her son was killed; it was a little much for some of the patrons who complained loudly. Interestingly, this PSA, although relevant and a needed reminder, was not played the second day. Popcorn was good, but not hot. Seats were comfy. Overall, it was a nice way to spend a few hours during a downpour. There's a great restaurant, Timber, nearby which we'd highly recommend.

The seats were comfortable. But the film did not start at the advertised time. It did not start at…read moreall! So after ten+ minutes of enjoying the comfortable seats and staring at a blank screen, one of the customers went out into the lobby to get help. After she returned, the sound for the film eventually came on but there were no images and we all sat there in the comfortable seats and waited, but the images never started, so a customer had to go out and ask the manager to fix the projector. After a few more minutes of waiting, the images started to run but the movie was part way along so we had no idea how it started and we couldn't see the images on the screen very well because no one had bothered to turn off the house lights! So, yet again, a paying a customer got up from his comfortable seat and went out to get someone to turn off the house lights! So did the movie rocket staff apologize and restart the movie? No, they just let it run. I think something was also wrong with the projector or film itself because the colors were very dark and it was hard to make out what was going on, not to mention that we were lost because we didn't know how the story began! There was no staff to be found when we were exiting the theater, so I could not have a conversation. There has been no response to my contact with the theater from home. I'd been looking forward to seeing Indiana Jones for months. What a disappointment!

Home of the Brewer Witches. Cold rink, bring your gloves!read more

Since the new owners took control in October of 2013, the rink is beautiful. New tile in the…read morebathrooms, clean toilets, updated locker rooms--what a difference a few months make. I know there are more improvements on the way and I can't wait to see it in a few months. Going to be one of the nicest rinks around.