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    Ornate wood sculpture in front yard
    Deb F.

    Nice quiet neighborhood on a Sunday early afternoon found us swinging by this house for a few memory pictures on our way out of town. We enjoyed the decorative iron fencing around the house and the decorative wood carving in the front yard. You could almost hear the typewriter clicking away from the top floor window. This is an easy neighborhood to get to on your way through and if you're a fan of Stephen King then it will give you a warm and fuzzy to stop by and take pictures..

    Brian L.

    We made it just as the light was disappearing, perhaps apropos considering the owner of the house. Let's be honest, it's a nice victorian house to look at for a few minutes, but there's not much going on beyond that. It's not like Stephen is going to be playing croquet outside and invite you inside for Mint Juleps. But if you're in Bangor, it's a must. And if you like his work, then I can see how it would be a special moment for you. There was an annoying guy in a clown suit, though. He kept telling me about the buoyancy of various objects in sewers, and kept rubbing this balloon he for some reason had, producing a really irritating noise... he seemed like a bit of a pervert, to be honest.

    Karla W.

    Such a beautiful mansion- wished yours were an option to see inside too Gates are adorable town is quite quaint

    King House

    Such a wonderful sight. If you're looking for a quick photo shoot and sightseeing, the King House is great stop while in Bangor. The intricate fence designs and architecture of the home make this a great visit.

    Whisper W.

    It's about a 10 minute drive from Bangor Airport. Very cool to visit, but feels weird being outside a residence taking pictures. The carved tree was so cool. The houses around were decorated for Halloween and it was a dreary day so the vibe was perfect for this viewing. Worth the trip even if you're not a huge fan. Beautiful house.

    Denise A.

    This is famed Maine author Stephen King's one time residence. While he no longer resides here and there are no tours inside the home, many flock here to catch a glimpse of what genius may be lurking behind that iron gate. There are tours which do take you all around the town to see all of the places that were part of Mr. King's life and inspiration and of course this is a top spot!

    MICHELE M.

    Somewhat uneventful but cool nonetheless. Don't know what I expected... was a lovely Victorian with not as much "darkness" - a few classy touches with an homage to King's work.

    This once old tree hand carved into such a majestic landscape.

    This house is absolutely beautiful! Literally breathtaking. Such an incredible home! Unfortunately you can't go inside but you can observe the from outside!

    Front of the Stephen Kings home
    Maria J.

    We made a road detour to Bangor to drive by and see where Stephen King lived and wrote so many of his famous books! Right now it just houses his foundation, but it was a fun thing to see!

    Brooke L.

    Not really sure how to review an author's private residence from a fence. This is been on our list for a while, and as I write this I think to myself "why in the world do you wanna see where someone lives?" ... yet here we are. The home is gorgeous. I love that it's right there right near the center of town, not tucked away in the forest somewhere. The gate around the house is peculiar and exactly Stephen King at the same time. I love that it makes you think of cobwebs and spiders and nocturnal beings. The big eyecatcher was this gorgeous wooden carving on the front lawn. I could've stood and stared at it for hours. There is also a curious little pathway that led back to what I'm assuming is some sort of secret garden. Such a fantastical place to live and create.

    Beccy K.

    Stephen King's home in Bangor, Maine is now closed to the public but we were able to see it from the outside. I'm sure the interior would be fabulous!

    Carving next to SK house.

    House is easy to find. On a residential street so limited parking. Connor go on grounds and no tours available. However, for SK fans a neat place to see!

    The man has vampire bats on his gate. Now I'm scared!!!

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    Cool photo-op indeed! If you're in Bangor, check it out. It's a cool spot from an amazingly brilliant writer!

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    Cool house but you can tell that he no longer lives there. Just looks like a house with an amazing wood carving in the front yard area.

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    Didn't look like it was worth the trip. Talked to people who went and they said they could have skipped it and been ok with it.

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    Really cool to see where my favorite writer of all time is from and lives !! Beautiful house, exactly like I thought he would have!!

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    I mean, its a house, not a business. Kind of cool I guess? Other nice houses on broadway street if you appreciate architecture.

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    Orono Bog Boardwalk - Bog Boardwalk

    Orono Bog Boardwalk

    4.8(9 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Drive out of your way to come here!! It will be a highlight of your visit to Maine. Amazing bog…read morewalk! I was stopping constantly and commenting out loud, "oh wow," or "oh my god." It's accessible for all, too! Just stunning.

    I flew to Bangor a few weeks ago and met up with a friend from the internet: a kindly math teacher…read moreI've been playing in a niche word game called Letterpress since 2018. We'd gotten to know each other through the game, and he'd told me to let him know if I was ever in Maine. He ended up picking me up from the airport and taking me to a bog. I'm a writer, and I was in Stephen King country for a panel about the work of Stephen King. I couldn't help but notice that this was a great set-up for a Stephen King novel. Thankfully, my friend was who he said he was, and our bog adventure was on the Orono Bog Boardwalk. This was an incredible treat, one I doubt I would've found without some local guidance. The boardwalk is mostly in Orono, but it's accessible through the Bangor City Forest, which is itself a remarkable landmark. I'd never been to Maine before--or, as far as I'm aware, any kind of bog--and the scenic beauty took my breath away. The boardwalk ran right over the peat bog in a flat, easy one-mile loop. I'm in terrible shape, and I felt like I could walk around three times. The sights were astonishing, so much sky and greenery. The bog was less, well, boggy than expected. It was dense with vegetation rising up to meet the boardwalk, so it felt like we were floating across the top of a forest. Between the views and the clean, crisp October air, this was a heavenly excursion for a West Coast city troll like me. If we had an Orono Bog Boardwalk where I live, it would be clogged to capacity every day of the year. On a Tuesday morning in Maine, it was calm and quiet. We ran across maybe a dozen other people making their way around the loop. So not only did I not get murdered, I made a new friend and enjoyed a truly extraordinary morning walk. There may be bodies in that gorgeous Orono Bog, but none of them are mine.

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    Orono Bog Boardwalk

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    Penobscot Theatre Company

    Penobscot Theatre Company

    4.4(13 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    This is a fantastic place to experience local talent in a welcoming and comfortable setting. The…read moreperformances are always entertaining, and it's clear how much passion and effort goes into every show. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, making the entire experience enjoyable from the moment you walk in. The theater itself has a cozy atmosphere that makes it easy to sit back and enjoy the performance. Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a great night out and want to support local arts.

    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.

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    Penobscot Theatre Company - Another great show.

    Another great show.

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    Penobscot Theatre Company

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    Cole Land Transportation Museum - I'm leaving, too!

    Cole Land Transportation Museum

    4.9(24 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    We were looking for things to do, and my wife came across the Cole Land Transportation Museum. She…read moresaid it had trains, and we both love trains (who doesn't?) so we made the trip. After paying the entrance fee, they do offer a free "scavenger hunt" placard divvied out by easy, medium, and hard. They each have photos of emblems or things for you to try and locate throughout the whole facility. You then write them down under the pictures with your erasable marker. The Cole family made their fortune in the trucking industry and eventually sold the business in the 90s. A very loving family, and after seeing and reading about Cole Transportation, seemed like a wonderful place to work for that treated their customers and employees right. The patriarch of the family eventually established the idea for the museum, and got to work. The museum has many aspects of transportation within, and lots of Maine background stories. There's Snowplows, Fire Equipment, Farm Equipment, Cars, Trains, Military, Construction vehicles, Sleighs, and so much more. The signage gives everything you'd want to know about the vehicles and artifacts, and if you want more info, any of the volunteers (most, if not all are military veterans) can probably answer your questions. If you have young children, you'll probably be in and out of here as I'd have to bet that most young children would be relatively quickly bored even with the variety of exhibits. But, my wife and I actually spent several hours slowly going up and down each aisle so we could get a good look at everything. The place was not full at all. The museum says they sponsor many school trips there and "be a friend to a veteran" talks. They sponsor essay writing contests with topics such as "What Freedom Means to Me." They have pictures of their former 18-wheelers with patriotic slogans painted on the sides entered by school children and voted on by committee. This museum shouts out loud that you're proud to be an American and able to live the American Dream. It's $7 for adults to enter, and all children are free. Well worth it and very happy to support local businesses. FYI, we ended up finding just over half of the "hard" scavenger hunt items. We'll have to look for more next time.

    By no means am I a transportation enthusiast, but for $7, I got a lot out of it and had a good…read moretime. There is quite the collection of various modes of transportation (tractors, cars, sleighs, buses, train cars, etc.). Our group of twenty-somethings had a great time learning and enjoying the various photo ops. I can see people of all ages enjoying this museum.

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    WW2 Vehicle

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    Cole Land Transportation Museum

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    Game Vortex Arcade

    Game Vortex Arcade

    3.6(5 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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.

    Wanted to check-out the latest "Mission Impossible" and was gonna see it in Orono, but it turned…read moreout the Movie Rocket cinemas had "re-opened," so we thought we'd see it there since we've never been to that theater. Well, driving up to the theater complex was not promising, with a parking lot that was barely asphalted, and a building that truly looked like a warehouse masquerading as a cinema, with a façade that didn't even have a marquee, much less anything appealing to lure anyone inside! (See my pics.) Inside, the entryway was dull and out-of-place, with a handful of sad-looking arcade machines -- do kids even have an interest in these antiquated thing-a-ma-jigs?!?! Anyway, no one was making use of any of it. We paid for our film at the concession stand. I always buy popcorn and soda, no matter what movie I see (or even if I just had lunch prior to the film!), just because.... That said, their popcorn was lackluster, but edible. Tom Cruise was delegated to one of the back theaters (there were only us two for the entire film!); it wasn't looking promising.... The house itself was very basic like any other mainstream theater complex: rectangular room with a flat, rectangular screen. Surprisingly, the seats were very comfortable, roomy, with a lot of legroom. (It made the film immensely more enjoyable!) Unfortunately, there was a lot of "bleeding" of soundtrack from adjoining houses -- not horrifically, but it was there throughout, even with all the explosions in our film. Overall, I will say that we probably will drive a little further to Orono for any future films; nevertheless, our experience at Movie Rocket was decent and OK. (And, too, it was cheaper in Orono for matinees....) ;)

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    Game Vortex Arcade - The waiting area was large and very clean.

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    The waiting area was large and very clean.

    Stephen King's House - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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