Take a Tour of Stephen King’s Bangor

You don’t have to be a Stephen King fan to enjoy Bangor, but if you are, taking the SK Tour is an absolute imperative. Tourists will also learn a great deal about the city’s history, as well as which aspects of its past and present have made it into King’s books time and again as the fictional “Derry” Maine. The typical group tour is about three hours long, featuring a combination of site visits and commentary.

There are several stops that give tourists the opportunity to get out and explore, taking photos at some of the most significant landmarks. These include many associated with his novel IT, like the Paul Bunyan statue, Thomas Hill Standpipe, and even the sewer grate that King first envisioned Pennywise emerging from. The true highlight of the tour, however, is the personal connection that the guide’s family has with the author and his family.

Throughout the tour, the guide shares details about the real man behind the pages, lots of little-known facts, and stories about how Stephen and his wife Tabitha have contributed to the community. In the true spirit of Stephen King, be sure to visit The Briar Patch, an independent bookstore on Central Street, as well as take a peek in the display windows of Gerald Winters and Son books, the local King specialty book shop. Tourists should also leave at least an hour to visit Bangor’s Cole Land Transportation Museum, a fascinating and nostalgic collection of historic vehicles.

Official site: https://sk-tours.com

Address: 207-947-7193

Phone: 207-947-7193

Entrance fee: N/A

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