Things to Do in Bangor

Having operated out of the Pittsfield Municipal Airport for nearly two decades, the certified instructors of Central Maine Skydiving have completed over 10,000 collective jumps as USPA-certified educators. Instructors guide tender-footed jumpers through tandem and static line jumps, and offer solo flights to seasoned free-fallers and direct descendants of Icarus.

Since the first swing in 1962, Pine Hill Golf Club & Course has been an oasis of outdoor recreation for golfers to hunt birdies and pars. The 9-hole course actually plays like an 18-hole course due to the two sets of tee boxes on each hole, which present unique approaches and shot-making opportunities when looped twice over. As an 18-hole course, the layout stretches 5,571 yards for a par 72. Golfers of all ages and ability levels delight in the course's numerous opportunities to overcome challenges and wave flagsticks over a conquered green.

Prior to a round, golfers hone swings at the driving range, where all-grass tee boxes mimic the feel of on-course shots. For a better grasp on the game, players can book a lesson with PGA professional Mark Hall, who offers corrective advice to improve swing mechanics, such as how to develop consistent muscle memory or how to maximize drives with a bedazzled scepter. An on-site snack bar refuels hungry golfers and a pro shop carries select equipment and apparel.

Course at a Glance:

• 9-hole, par 36 course
• Course rating of 63
• Course slope of 95
• Two sets of tees per hole

As darkness overtakes Bar Harbor, a group of travelers huddle outside the Ledgelawn mansion. Inside, their guide informs them, several centuries worth of spirits patrol the halls, unable to reach the next life due to unresolved earthly business or tragedy. The tour guests shiver, recalling the other stories they've heard that night. One was about a woman whose search for her husband has continued beyond her death. Another described the hauntings of children trapped between worlds. Each legend has a distinct voice, crafted from a mix of folklore, documented history, and post-it notes found floating in front of abandoned fridges. To add authenticity to their storytelling, the guides don costumes for the one-mile trip, which reaches its eerie conclusion in the center of town.

Before they discover the wealth of games hidden just past the front entrance, visitors to The Sports Arena are met with an outdoor challenge on the undulating greens of its 18-hole outdoor miniature golf course. After putting their way to recreational immortality, visitors can check out indoor activities; pool sharks roam freely among the billiard hall's tables, and the arcade’s vintage and modern games frequently spit forth tickets redeemable for prizes. Good times continue to roll at the bowling alley, which hosts casual and competitive frames, private games in the VIP lounge, and Moonlight Bowling sessions until 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday. Visitors in need of a recharge can grab a bite at Pat's Pizza's onsite eatery.

At Playland Adventures, bowlers don’t need a bowling ball. They are the bowling ball. Safely ensconced in a globe, players get to experience what it’s like to hurtle down a bowling lane without getting tackled by security. This sport joins the bevy of other interactive activities hosted by Playland Adventures, which range from boxing with jumbo mitts to jousting with cushioned cylinders and trying to slam-dunk during basketball bungee. Adjacent to these challenges, the bounce zone invites jumpers age 2 and older to leap about in bounce houses, navigate obstacle courses, and whoosh down a pair of 22’ high inflated slides.

Playland Adventures also cools down guests during the warmer months with the splash zone, where inflatable slides lead into shallow, chlorinated pools. A fleet of ZORB globes allows kids to roll around in inflated spheres, and an airborne ride lets wee ones slip into harnesses and parachute upwards in a shuttle-shaped inflatable.

Certified yoga instructors Ellen Sevigny and Karen Roper lead outdoor yoga classes amid picturesque settings, such as beaches, lakeshores, and mountaintops, encouraging their charges to connect with nature as they unite their minds and bodies. Along the serene shores of Sand Beach or Echo Lake Beach, they lead guests on guided, yoga-centric hikes or swims in Yoga Adventures sessions. During public yoga classes, students can salute the sun atop Cadillac Mountain’s Blue Hill Overlook, one of the earliest spots in the continental United States to see the sunrise each morning. Yoga in the Park also offers wellness coaching to help clients reach their health goals, such as improving their mood or learning to dice vegetables with their feet.