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The Top 20 Attractions in Penobscot County

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Penobscot County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Penobscot County is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Stephen King's House

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An absolute must for any King fan if you're in Bangor like us. Our children think his novella "The Corpse" is great. It was filmed as Stand by Me in …

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Bangor Waterfront Park

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A small park right on the water. Beautiful view of the other side of the river. Good for relaxing and enjoying the sun.

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Brewer Riverwalk

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The Brewer Riverwalk is a flat, paved path along the eastern banks of the Penobscot River. The path is pretty short and has multiple benches and viewing areas, so it's easy enough for anyone in the family.

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Orono Bog Boardwalk

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The Orono Bog Boardwalk is the perfect stroll for those who want to enjoy the wide range of changing vegetation and environment of a Maine bog.

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Old Town

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Old Town, Maine, sits between the Stillwater River to the west and the Penobscot River to the east. This small town is a great place to stop for a mid-, …

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Orono

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Orono sits just south of Old Town, Maine, on the Penobscot River. This small town was named for Chief Joseph Orono, a sachem of the Penobscot Nation, whose people have …

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Tripp Road

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Tripp Road is a gravel trail with a wide, gently graded path that loops southeast from the Main Road. It forms part of a 4-mile network of gravel access roads …

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Kenduskeag Stream Bridge

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This bridge over the Kenduskeag Stream helps conenct Coe Park to the Riverfront Trail. You get great views up and down the stream from the middle of the bridge.

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Wetlands of Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

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The Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most primitive and pristine natural areas in this area of Maine. The refuge is full of streams, bogs, and wetland …

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Shin Brook Falls

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Shin Brook Falls is a 30-foot tall waterfall with multiple cascades feeding into the drop. The trail accessing the fall is mainly on an old forest road, but the final …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Penobscot County

Stephen King's House

Bangor Waterfront Park

Brewer Riverwalk

Orono Bog Boardwalk

Old Town

Orono

Tripp Road

Kenduskeag Stream Bridge

Wetlands of Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Shin Brook Falls

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