Hey all- headed to Maine on vacation next week. Looking for suggestions of things to do and see- especially related to Stephen's books. I do plan to swing through Bangor on our way to Old Town (which is where my grandma grew up). I saw that there is the standpipe there and wondered what else would be good to go looking for. Thanks in advance!
Standpipe
Paul Bunyan statue
Mt. Hope Cemetery
The Barrens
Stephen's house -- just be respectful and stay on the sidewalk; don't go onto his property. It's unlikely he would be at home as they spend the majority of their time during the summer at their home in southern Maine so there would be no point to go to his door to request an autograph--and you would not get one in any case as they ask that fans respect their privacy at their home.
If you're willing to pay a fee there is a company that does
private Stephen King tours which is operated by the former owners of Betts Book Store. I've never taken his tour but the reviews I've heard have been good.
In Orono (located between Bangor and Old Town) there is Pat's Pizza which would have been a place Stephen would have gone to while attending the University of Maine in Orono.
Depending on how long you'd be in the area and how far you're willing to drive, there are lots of other places to visit. Here's a
link to the official tourism site for Maine that I'm sure would have some helpful information but if you have any specific questions, let me know.