Bangor’s best local businesses

The 177 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 18

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177 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants53 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 17
• 02Beauty15 places · newest: Claire's, Sep 17
• 03Shopping19 places · newest: Aéropostale, Sep 17
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Bangor Municipal Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife14 places · newest: Hero's Sports Grill & Entertainment Center, Sep 17
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 17
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Antique Marketplace, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Recharge Bangor, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture13 places · newest: Bangor Ballet, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden4 places · newest: Sleep Number Mattress Store, Sep 17
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Bull Moose, Sep 17
• 12Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Bangor City Forest, Sep 17
• 13Pets3 places · newest: Petco, Sep 17
• 14Cafes8 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 17

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• Alpenglow Adventure Sports

  Sporting Goods

  From new climbing ropes, slings, and the slick Edelrid Pinch to tents, packs, trekking poles, and trail meals from Good To Go, Alpenglow…

  753 Stillwater Ave Ste 6A · alpenglowgear.com ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  641 Stillwater Ave · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Bangor Mall

  Other

  Tranquil mall housing a department store, familiar retail chains & several quick-service eateries.

  663 Stillwater Ave · bangormall.com ↗

• GrowGeneration Hydroponics Store

  Other

  Outlet selling hydroponic & indoor gardening supplies, plus supplements & lighting.

  510 Wilson St #5 (Brewer) · growgeneration.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  180 Bangor Mall Blvd · stores.staples.com ↗

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