Family Holiday at Old Orchard Beach - Old Orchard Beach lies just 20 minutes south of Portland along Maine’s scenic southwestern coast. With seven miles of wide sandy beach, sparkling blue ocean, a 500-foot pier and boardwalk and a seaside amusement park, it’s easy to see why Old Orchard Beach is a major attraction for visitors. In fact, Old Orchard Beach has remained high on the list of the most popular resorts for over 100 years. Catering to the needs of families and visitors, Old Orchard Beach has countless recreational activities, arcades, amusement rides, nightly entertainment, free concerts, and Thursday night fireworks in the summertime. You will find fine seafood restaurants and fast food, boutiques, art galleries and souvenir shops, and plenty of lodging choices such as family style hotels and motels, bed & breakfasts and campgrounds. Nearby are the historic waterfront towns of Biddeford, Saco, Scarborough and Kennebunkport and the Kittery factory outlets. A short drive to the north is the rocky coast and destinations such as Boothbay Harbor, Camden and Acadia National Park. Old Orchard Beach is a small, yet exciting seaside town that will remind you of your childhood days spent at the beach. Come see why many make a visit to Old Orchard Beach an annual family tradition.Old Orchard Beach lies just 20 minutes south of Portland along Maine’s scenic southwestern coast. With seven miles of wide sandy beach, sparkling blue ocean, a 500-foot pier and boardwalk and a seaside amusement park, it’s easy to see why Old Orchard Beach is a major attraction for visitors. In fact, Old Orchard Beach has remained high on the list of the most popular resorts for over 100 years. Catering to the needs of families and visitors, Old Orchard Beach has countless recreational activities, arcades, amusement rides, nightly entertainment, free concerts, and Thursday night fireworks in the summertime. You will find fine seafood restaurants and fast food, boutiques, art galleries and souvenir shops, and plenty of lodging choices such as family style hotels and motels, bed & breakfasts and campgrounds. Nearby are the historic waterfront towns of Biddeford, Saco, Scarborough and Kennebunkport and the Kittery factory outlets. A short drive to the north is the rocky coast and destinations such as Boothbay Harbor, Camden and Acadia National Park. Old Orchard Beach is a small, yet exciting seaside town that will remind you of your childhood days spent at the beach. Come see why many make a visit to Old Orchard Beach an annual family tradition.
Palace Playland
Palace Playland is a four-acre family oriented amusement park featuring over 25 rides and attractions. Our 24,000 square foot arcade is one of the largest in New England containing more than 200 games and attractions ranging from Skeeball & Fortune Tellers to the latest in coupon skill games and coin-operated video.Palace Playland is located on the beach at Old Orchard Beach. This beachfront location allows visitors to enjoy Palace Playland's rides and attractions, as well as midway games of skill, great food, gift shops, "old fashioned photos", a palm reader, and much more!During Peak Season, the rides open at 11:00am on Saturday and Sunday and 12 noon on weekdays. There is no set closing time at Palace Playland, Playland closing time depends strictly on weather and attendance. Typically during peak season the park and arcade are open until 10pm or later. Palace Playland also have a spectacular FIREWORKS display every Thursday night @ 9:45pm, plus a special holiday show July 4th.
Funtown Splashtown USA
Family amusement and waterpark. Home of Excalibur, Maine's only wooden roller coaster ranked one of the top ten in the world. Voted one of the cleanest parks in America and offers many rides, slides, pools, gift shops, games, arcades and eating facilities. Open weekends May and Sept. Daily starting early June.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
For thirty years, Pirate's Cove patrons have been testing their skills on their well designed golf holes, experiencing the rush of white water from our cascading waterfalls and streams, enjoying Pirate's Cove elaborate and lush landscaping, delighting in their pirate themed decors and props, and appreciating the cleanliness, attention to detail, and sincere customer service that we pride ourselves upon. Pirate's Cove have slowly grown to over twenty locations, extending north to Bar Harbor, Maine, south to Orlando, Florida, and west to Rapid City, South Dakota.
Camping Resorts and Campgrounds
The Old Orchard Beach Campground is a 101 Acre facility offering several diverse camping areas and options from simple wooded tent sites to large full service Motorhome sites designed to accommodate today's largest Motorhomes.The Old Orchard Beach Campground is conveniently located one mile from the beach and one mile from the highway in between Portsmouth NH and Portland Maine.A visit in the spring or fall offers exceptional golfing within minutes of our campground. The fishing on the nearby rivers and in the open ocean is the stuff dreams are made of. Fall foliage in New England is a natural spectacle not to be missed, and Old Orchard Beach is just minutes from many classic New England country roads.In the summer there are arcades and amusement parks to entertain all, including a roller coaster considered to be one of the top 5 in the country, giant waterparks, even New England’s last remaining beachfront amusement park. And of course there is always the famous pier.
Goat Island Lighthouse - Built in 1834. Best viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier. Follow directions for Wood Island Light but stay on Route 9 toward Kennebunkport. When you come into Cape Porpoise, take a left at the Stop Sign where Route 9 makes a 90-degree right hand turn. Drive 1/2 mile to end/Pier and park.
Shopping area Biddeford Crossing - Just 10 minutes from the beach over 20 name brand stores and several name restaurants. Restaurants include Olive Garden, Friday's, Long Horn Steak House, Chili's, and Panera Bread. Stores include Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Target, Best Buy, Fashion Bug, Payless Shoe, Lowe's, and more. One exit South (exit 32) off I-95.
Live Bands and Karaoke: Pier Patio Pub, Village Inn Restaurant & Brew Pub, and Surf 6.
Fireworks Display by the Pier – Every Thursday at 9:30pm from late June thru Labor Day.
Weekly Concerts in Town Square – Free Shows by the Pier every Monday and Tuesday night at 7pm in season.
Children’s Museum of Maine - Exhibits. Toddler Park, Cave & Farm, Interactive Science Exhibits, Space Shuttle, Camera-Obscura-Theater. Fun for all ages. 142 Free Street, Portland. 828-1234.
Victoria Mansion - One of America's most significant Victorian homes. All interiors are original and quite spectacular. 109 Danforth St., Portland. 772-4841.
Dunegrass Country Club Driving Range -Full practice hole, lessons available, Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach. 800-521-1029 or 934-4513.
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