This Maine City Was Named the ‘Quirkiest’ in the State
There are a lot of ‘quirky’ places in our Pine Tree State, but apparently, this city is the ‘quirkiest’ of them all.
Maine is a wonderfully quirky state, which is why people call it ‘Vacationland.’ There are countless reasons for those ‘from away’ to fall in love with the area and return year after year. Our state is often described as ‘just a big small town,’ and small towns are known for their unique quirks and character.
Now, how does someone define and determine what makes one city more ‘quirky’ than another?
Reader's Digest created their list of ‘The Quirkiest City in Every State’ by focusing on cities that offer unique, offbeat attractions. Instead of just well-known quirky spots like New York City or Boston, they considered places with local charm and oddities that might surprise you. The idea was to highlight hidden gems that embody quirkiness in their own special way. Reader’s Digest’s list aims to inspire travelers to explore lesser-known cities with fascinating, unusual traits across the country.
With that being said, which city in Maine was named the ‘quirkiest’ in the state?
Reader’s Digest named Bangor the ‘quirkiest’ city in Maine, stating the following about our Queen City of the East:
There are so many cool things to see in Bangor that make it a must-visit if you’re ever in the area. Stephen King’s house with the gothic, bat-adorned front gate is a fun first stop for horror lovers. There’s also Wild Blueberry Land, a farm that pays tribute to all things blueberry, featuring a geodesic (blueberry-shaped) bakery/gift shop and a 31-foot-tall, 3,700-pound statue of the great Paul Bunyan.
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