Stephen King's House
Stephen King's House
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This spooky Victorian mansion in the heart of Bangor’s Whitney Park Historic District was, up until recently, the home of famed horror author Stephen King. Snap a picture in front of the iconic iron gate, adorned with spiders, bats, and even a three-headed dragon. There's even a frighteningly intricate tree sculpture that sits on the lawn. While you can't explore the interiors of the house—it's now a nonprofit and archive of King's work—there are tours that will take you to spots in Derry that have inspired his most famous work. The beautiful, century-old homes in the quiet neighborhood are worth a quick look, too. – Tripadvisor
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Have Camera, Will Travel
South Bend, IN3,808 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
The Stephen King House was our third Halloween Themed stop on our Maine Road Trip. We had done the Evans City Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, and now the King House. We hit it about perfectly too. We got there as the sun set, so we got the full creepy factor of enough light to see the house and enough dark that it looked ominous (at least a bit). Add in the cloudy sky and dampness from an earlier rain and it was super cool.
We were there for about 15 minutes and multiple groups of people stopped for pictures at the front gate. We also walked over to the IT storm drain a few blocks away.
We were there for about 15 minutes and multiple groups of people stopped for pictures at the front gate. We also walked over to the IT storm drain a few blocks away.
Written 18 November 2024
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Diana W
Pinehurst, TX129 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Drove by to see his previous house. He no longer lives there. I’ve heard they are going to making it a Stephen King museum. Don’t know if true. Very pretty house. The iron gate outside has 2 headed dragons & spiders & stuff. They had an ash tree that died so his wife had someone do a carving of the tree. Very detailed. Even a little dog like they had. Not busy, just pull up & park & take pics or videos
Written 29 July 2024
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traveltheworld012
Rochester, MN17,435 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
My wife and I were traveling, stayed in Bangor one night. What is there to do in Bangor? Not a lot, but to see the famous SK house is at the top of the list. My wife has many of his books, I have read just a few, and have seen more than a few movies made from his writing. His mind is an amazing place, so what kind of house would he live in? I guess this one fits his character somewhat. Here is the mystery though, why did he have a home that is so visible and easy to see? It is not a big home, though some may call it a "mansion" it is not. It is a normal size two story home with a couple of towers. What makes it unique is that he really owned and lived in it. More interesting is the fence and unique gate. Also the large wooden sculpture in the yard...was it really his? Who knows? It is a beautiful neighborhood with other larger Victorian homes nearby and very large and majestic trees shading the street.
One thing that was annoying while we were there, was that a family pulled up, parked facing the wrong way in front of the house with back end of the car kitty wampus and poking out into traffic. The four of them jumped out of the car leaving the doors wide open on the car, then acting stupid and goofy in front of the house. Fortunately, they only stayed about 2 minutes. They reminded me of some of the goofy/strange people King writes about in his books. Ha ha.
One thing that was annoying while we were there, was that a family pulled up, parked facing the wrong way in front of the house with back end of the car kitty wampus and poking out into traffic. The four of them jumped out of the car leaving the doors wide open on the car, then acting stupid and goofy in front of the house. Fortunately, they only stayed about 2 minutes. They reminded me of some of the goofy/strange people King writes about in his books. Ha ha.
Written 22 June 2024
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The_Wanderer1992
Columbia, MD2,607 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
While in Bangor, my husband and I stopped here to see Stephen King's house. It's a huge Victorian mansion. Other beautiful Victorian houses are in the same neighborhood. From reading, the horror writer lives elsewhere now due to privacy, but this and other spots in Bangor are neat to see as he used them in his books. Construction work was going on on the sidewalk in front.
Written 1 May 2024
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Jeremy S
4 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Stopped here just because it was Stephen King's house (he no longer lives there). We were able to park on the street, jump out for a few pics, and off we went. If you are close by, stop and do the same. It's only a five minute drive from the giant Paul Bunyan statue. I wouldn't go out of my way for it though.
Written 9 September 2024
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ThriftyTraveller2018
Markham, Canada157 contributions
June 2022
Beautiful Victorian mansion, well manicured garden and property. The neighbourhood was old with gorgeous Victorian homes and shady trees - very quiet. We got there early at 8am and although the gate was open we minded our business and stayed on the main road to get our photos making sure not to trespass on the property. Every visible window in the home is covered in a shade so you cannot see anything inside the home.
Written 13 July 2022
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JT from Orlando
Orlando, FL9 contributions
Sept 2022
Easy to find, very easy to park on the street in front of Steve and Tabitha's place, this is just one of those things you do when visiting Bangor. I have been a lifelong fan of Mr. King's work, and since we were in the area, it was nice to get a look at the place that birthed so many incredible works of fiction. Definitely check out the ironwork on the gates, as well as the large timber sculpture in the front yard, but of course, remain respectful of the fact this is someone's private residence.
5/5, would recommend.
5/5, would recommend.
Written 7 September 2022
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Rick A
Eastern Passage, Canada49 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We stopped by during hurricane Lee so we could get a look at my wife's favorite writer's home. We managed to get some very nice pictures from inside our car during the heavy rain and winds. The weather seemed appropriate for the stop, lol.
Written 19 September 2023
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LovesPhotoOps
Hoover, AL1,224 contributions
June 2022
This Victorian mansion sits in a very pretty shaded neighborhood at 47 West Broadway and is not open for tours. We parked across the street and walked over to look through the fence at the house. The wrought iron gates are decorated with bats, spiders, and webs, and there are gargoyles on the fence posts at the corner. There is a very impressive tree carving on the left side of the lawn so be sure to zoom your camera on that. I read later that Stephen King and his wife have given the house over to a nonprofit to be archives for his work.
Written 4 July 2022
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Jim T
Austin, TX1,173 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Located in a neighborhood loaded with cool old houses, this one invites a stop. The fence is cool/creepy, featuring bats, cobwebs, spiders and the like. There is an interesting wooden sculpture featuring animals carved into what looks like an old tree. The author does not live there any longer, but it remains his archive. Great photo op, and easy to find. Ten minutes and you're done. Street parking.
Written 11 July 2023
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Will there be a book signing in Bangor in tandem with the latest release in September?
Written 27 June 2019
You may have to post the question in his websites message board. The publisher responds fairly quickly
Written 28 June 2019
Can you just drive by on your own, or do you need to book a tour? Thanks in advance.
Written 13 April 2019
Sorry just saw this. Yes you can not only drive by bu you can park on the street and take pictures. Check out the gate, it’s full of bats, and various eerie animals. You won’t be sorry you visited this place.
Written 13 February 2020
Where in Bangor could I find souvenirs of Steven King?
Written 22 August 2018
I would try the Willie Wags and theres a book store on Main Street that sells a lot of items that are king related. It's called Gerald Winters & Son Rare Books. They have lots of cool books, shirts, a set of plane seats from the Langolears, a street baracade from IT, plus the store is right next to the Maine discovery Museum which is in the old freese' department store building.
Written 23 August 2018
Where in Bangor could I find souvenirs of Steven King?
Written 22 August 2018
I would try the Willie Wags and there's a book store on Main Street that sells a lot of items that are king related. It's called Gerald Winters & Son Rare Books. They have lots of cool books, shirts, a set of plane seats from the Langoliers, a street barricade from IT, plus the store is right next to the Maine discovery Museum which is in the old Freese' department store building.
Written 23 August 2018
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