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Brewer is a city in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is named after its first settler, Colonel John Brewer.
Brewer is the sister city of Bangor. The two are on opposite sides of the Penobscot River and are connected by three bridges. Brewer and Bangor were originally both part of Condeskeag Plantation, though the Brewer part was also called "New Worcester" after John Brewer's birthplace. In 1788 Orrington, Maine was incorporated with Brewer/New Worcester as its major village. The other half of Condeskeag incorporated in 1791 as Bangor. Finally, in 1812 Brewer broke away from Orrington and incorporated as a separate town
Brewer Area Code is 207
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Bangor Region Map
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Brewer and nearby Attractions
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- Clewley Museum
- Brewer Shopping Center
- Indian Trail Park
- Fort Knox State Historic Site
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Things To Do In Brewer
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The Maine Discovery Museum is the largest children's museum north of Boston. A visit to the Clewley Museum will be a great experience for those interested in history. The Indian Trail Park is also worth visiting. The Fort Knox State Historic Site is another popular tourist destination. The Waterfront Winterfest is celebrated in the city every February.
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Brewer Transportation
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Bangor International is the nearest major airport.
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Brewer Higher Education
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There are several higher education institutes near Brewer, including the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Southern Maine and Saint Joseph's College.
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Brewer, ME - Web Resources
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