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You can visit the exterior of Stephen King’s former Bangor home at 47 West Broadway, but you cannot tour the house or grounds. The property is private; treat it as a brief outside photo stop, not a museum or a public attraction.
What you can see at Stephen King’s former Bangor home
The Victorian mansion at 47 West Broadway is the house associated with Stephen and Tabitha King. Visitors can view it from outside the property, but should stay off the grounds and avoid disturbing residents or neighbors.
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation is associated with the property. Maine’s tourism page says it is expected to serve as a writer’s retreat; that is a planned use, not a completed conversion or an announcement that the house will open to visitors. Maine’s Stephen King tourism page
Is the house open to the public?
No. SK Tours of Maine states: “The King home is private property and is not open to the public.” Its guided tour does not include access to the house. There is no public house tour or museum visit established by the available visitor information. SK Tours of Maine
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Self-guided stop or guided Bangor tour?
A self-guided visit means seeing the house exterior only. A guided tour covers more King-related places around Bangor and provides narration, but it still does not take visitors inside the house.
| Option | Access and coverage | Time and price | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-guided exterior stop | Exterior of the former home at 47 West Broadway; no entry or grounds access. | Time commitment and price not stated by the cited visitor information. | Not stated. |
| SK Tours of Maine public tour | Guide-led tour of Bangor places connected to King’s books, films, and local history; excludes access to the King house. | 2.5+ hours; $62.50 listed on the operator’s page at the time of review. | The page lists a season of April 3–October 30. Check its calendar for current dates and departure times. |
SK Tours lists departures from 872 Hammond Street. Since dates, times, and price can change, check the operator’s tour page and calendar before making plans.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Other Stephen King-related stops in Bangor
Bangor has several places that visitors associate with King, including the Thomas Hill Standpipe, the Paul Bunyan statue, Mount Hope Cemetery, and locations connected with It. Their connections differ: a place may be a filming location, an inspiration, or simply a fan stop. Do not assume every King-related site had the same role in a book or adaptation. Visit Bangor’s visitor information
Bangor is often associated with the fictional town of Derry, but it is also a real city where people live and work. Keep visits brief and respectful: do not enter private property, approach residents, or seek out King’s current private residence.
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