The Paul Bunyan statue in Bangor, Maine was given to the city in 1959 to help celebrate the city's 125th anniversary. The birth certificate of the legendary logger actually resides in Bangor City Hall. Many cities and towns have laid claim to Bunyan's legacy, but here in Bangor, we like to write about the big guy, the statue of whom still towers over Main Street.
4 Amazing Facts About the Paul Bunyan Statue in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, Maine, claims it's the birthplace of the legendary axe-wielding Paul Bunyan and even has a huge statute of it in the city. Here are four things you might not have known about it.
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.
Where Does Maine Rank On The List Of ‘Sexiest States In The U.S.”?
The answer...not very high!
We love lists, and the website Enjoy Travel makes a ton of them, so when they posed this question, curiosity got the best of us.
Some states are sexier than others, according to their survey.
These rankings are based on the places where people think you’ll find America’s "most beautiful people".
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Hey Maine! Happy ‘National Paul Bunyan Day’
Did you know that today, June 28th is Paul Bunyan Day?
For those of us who live in the Bangor area, the Paul Bunyan statue is something we probably all take for granted, because well, it is always there, but it is a great point of interest to the tourists who flock to Maine each summer season...
11 Unique Places You Can Only Find In Maine
All 11 of these deestinations, make Maine a state like no other!
Every state in the country has things that make them special, and Maine is no different. If you live here, or plan on visitng, there are some interesting thuings to do, that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else...
Bangor’s Not Alone, What Other Cities Are Also Called ‘The Queen City?’
While Bangor proudly champions the label, we, of course, are not the only ones who tout the nickname with pride.
What Are The Biggest ‘Tourist Traps’ In Maine?
Is there anywhere in Maine that you wouldn't go to because it is too “touristy” (Yes, it is a word, I checked)
Here’s What You Absolutely Must Accept if You Move to Bangor
"What must you accept if you move to Bangor?" Kind of a loaded question, because like any town, or city that you move to, there is a good and bad, but people weighed in with some pretty solid responses.
Have You Heard This Catchy Song About Bangor, Maine?
Some of the lyrics are questionable, but this cool little pop song shows some love for the Queen City!
Can We Take a Second to Appreciate Bangor’s Paul Bunyan Statue?
You know the old saying, right? If you don't treat her right, someone else will. Well, the same principle applies to Paul.