Bangor, Maine
Population: 35,000
Located in Penobscot County
Bangor is the commercial and cultural hub for northeastern Maine. The city's abundance of airlines, bus lines, shops, and businesses attract many people to the downtown area. Bangor's rich architectural heritage can be seen on the downtown streets. The town has many older homes, century-old businesses, several parks and numerous historic buildings. Residents and visitors enjoy many annual attractions at the Bass Park Complex. The park hosts fairs, expositions, conventions and concerts for everyone to enjoy! The city also supports the arts with concerts in the parks and live plays in the city's playhouses. The Greater Bangor region of Maine offers many fine accommodations, restaurants, sites and attractions, and special events sure to please almost everyone. The City of Bangor and surrounding communities have many wonders to explore and because of its central location in the state, day-trips to the rock-bound coast or rugged mountains are easy to arrange. The region's towns and cities offer a variety of unique shops and interesting attractions, a New England lifestyle and a generous helping of Maine hospitality. The greater Bangor region sustains a population of 100,000 with the City of Bangor itself serving as home to 35,000. Bangor is a modern, growing community. Among metropolitan areas with populations under 100,000, Bangor recently received the number one ranking from Places Rated Almanac published by IDG Books Worldwide. In addition to the best overall ranking, Bangor scored number one in the areas of transportation, education, arts and recreation.
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