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While our wide seven mile stretch of sandy beach is understandably a major attraction for the many of our visitors, there are many things to see and do in the immediate vicinity of Old Orchard Beach.
The prices listed for activities may not be accurate as prices change frequently. We do our best to update this page but we recommend that you double check the prices prior to your arrival at the area destinations. Arts & Museums Churches Golf Courses Kid's Stuff Other Area Recreation Parks & Nature Reserves
Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. - The home of Excalibur, Maine's only wooden roller coaster ranked one of the top ten in the world. Family amusement and water park was 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. FREE PARKING. Ride pass, slide pass or combination pass, group rates. Route 1, Saco, Maine (207) 284-5139 Palace Playland - Maine's premier beachfront amusement park. Giant arcade, Kiddieland. Maine's largest Waterslide. Gondola Ferris Wheel and Galaxy Coaster. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fireworks every Thursday night by the Pier, Old Orchard Beach. 934-2001. Village Park - Games of skill, arcade, kiddie rides and much more. At the entrance to the Pier. 934-7666. Aquaboggan Park - Waterslides, bumper boats, gigantic wave pool, mini golf and more! Route 1, Saco. 282-3112. Children's Theater of Maine - Live theater for adults and children. 765 Main St., Westbrook. 874-0371. Discovery Zone - 50 Foden Rd., S. Portland. 772-5437. Portland Public Library -
Story telling and entertainment for children. 5 Monument Sq., Portland.
871-1707.
Ferry Beach State Park -
117 acres of beach and nature trails. Off Route 9 in Saco. 283-0067.
Gilsland Farm -
Maine Audubon Sanctuary offering trails, field trips and a gift shop. North of
Portland in Falmouth off Route 1. 781-2330.
Portland Headlight & Museum -
Maine's oldest lighthouse. Commissioned by George Washington in 1791. Adjacent
to Fort Williams Park. Large grounds with picnic facilities and museum on the
premises. 1000 Shore Rd. (off Rt. 77) Cape Elizabeth. 799-2661.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge -
Open sunrise to sunset for bird watching and self-guided tours. Rt. 1 to Wells,
East on Rt. 9. 646-1555.
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center -
Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Abundant and unexpected
wildlife sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9,
Scarborough. 883-5100.
Two Lights State Park -
Two lighthouses are perched atop the rocky shoreline. Off Rt. 77 in Cape
Elizabeth.
Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm -
1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19th century saltwater farm,
Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge area, Laudholm Farm Visitors Center, exhibits, and
seven miles of trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year round. 342
Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. 646-1555.
Children's Museum of Maine -
Expanded exhibits. Toddler Park, Cave & Farm, Interactive Science Exhibits,
Space Shuttle, Camera Obscure a, Theater. Fun for all ages. 142 Free Street,
Portland. 828-1234.
City Theater -
Theatrical productions. 205 Main Street, Biddeford. 282-0849.
Maine Maritime Museum -
Historic shipyard site and maritime history building on Kennebec River. 243
Washington St., Bath. 443-1316.
Old Orchard Beach Historical Society -
Features historical memorabilia on the Old Orchard Beach area since the 17th
Century. Portland Ave., Old Orchard Beach. 934-9319. Portland Museum of Art 7
Congress Sq., Portland, 773-2787.
Portland Symphony Orchestra -
Concerts year round. Special events. 30 Myrtle St., Portland. 773-8191.
Southworth Planetarium -
Shows for children and adults including laser concerts. Off I-295 Forest Ave.
North to 96 Falmouth St., University of Southern Maine's Science Building.
780-4249.
Victoria Mansion -
One of America's most significant Victorian homes. All interiors are original
and quite spectacular. 109 Danforth St., Portland. 772-4841.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House -
Boyhood home of the famed 19th Century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Seasonal. 485 Congress St., Portland. 774-1822.
Willowbrook at New field -
Restored 19th Century Village with 36 buildings and 11,000 artifacts including
1894 carousel. Off Rt. 11 on Main St., Newfield. 793-2784.
York Institute Museum -
Paintings, decorative art, tools, period furniture, etc. from 18th century to
present. 371 Main St., Saco. 282-3031.
The Maine Mall -
Over 100 stores including restaurants, theaters and more. 364 Maine Mall Road,
So. Portland. 774-0303.
The Old Port -
Portland's Historic District offering over 158 shops, 65 restaurants, 28
galleries, and numerous pubs. 400 Congress St., Portland. 772-6828.
L.L. Bean -
World famous and open 24 hours 365 days per year 40 minutes north in Freeport.
Freeport also offers over 100 outlet stores. 865-1212.
Saco Valley Shopping Center -
12 stores, 2 banks and a restaurant. Free parking. Just off Route 1, Saco.
Biddeford & Saco Country Club - 18 holes, 6300 yd. Par 70, 101 Old Orchard Rd., Saco. 282-5883. Dunegrass Golf Club - 18 holes, 6508 yd., par 71, Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach. 800-521-1029. e-mail dunegrassgolf@customnet.com Old Orchard Beach Country Club - 9 holes, 3000 yd., par 35, Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach. 800-521-1029. e-mail dunegrassgolf@customnet.com Willowdale Golf Club - 18 Holes, 5980 yd., Par 70, off Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-9351.
Mainely Tours - Daily excursions to Portland! Enjoy a fully narrated city tour (with a stop at The Lighthouse!), a 90 minute harbor cruise, plus shopping in the Old Port. Pick-ups at all motels and campgrounds. 774-0808. Horseback Riding Plus - Beach and trail rides, 883-6400.
Casco Bay Lines - Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry service to 5 Casco Bay Islands. From Casco Bay Ferry Terminal at Commercial and Franklin Streets, Portland. 774-7871, Fax: 774-7875. First Chance Whale Watches - 4 Western Ave (at bridge), Kennebunk, ME 04043. 967-5507 Cape Arundel Cruises - Scenic cruises, deep-sea fishing, and whale watching. Kennebunkport. 967-5595. Saco Bay Sailing - Recreational and sailing excursions in Camp Ellis. 14 Beach Avenue, Saco, ME 04072. 283-1624 Second Chance Scenic Lobster Cruise - 4Western Ave (at bridge), Kennebunk, ME 04043. 967-5507 Scotia Prince - Cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Cabins, entertainment, casino. 1-800-341-7540.P Shy-Ann Deep Sea Fishing 28 Snow Road, Scarborough. 883-4691. Theatre Cruise - Chilling and unusual sunset Theatre Cruise along Maine's mysterious rockbound coast. True tales of intrigue and horror from our maritime past and present. Ghost ships, cannibalism and more. Every evening June - October (weather permitting). Kennebunkport Harbor. 641-2313. Trina Lyn Fishing Charter - Private custom fishing for up to 4 people leaving from Camp Ellis by reservation. 1998-22' custom built center console. P.O. Box 431, Camp Ellis, Saco 284-2352/cell phone 283-2352.
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Auto racing every Saturday night. Holmes Road, Scarborough. 883-5227. Portland Pirates Hockey AHL affiliate of NHL Washington Capitals. 1994 Calder Cup Champions. Play in Cumberland County Civic Center. Regular Season: October to early April. Tickets $6-$14 with senior, child, and group discounts available. 838-4665. Portland Sea Dogs Baseball AA Farm Team for the Florida Marlins. Home games held at Hadlock Field, Portland, from April 18 through September 5. Tickets $4 and $6, with senior, child, and group discounts available. 874-9300. Scarborough Downs Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-4331.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - 58 Fore St., Portland. 828-0814. Seashore Trolley Museum - Largest collection of trolley cars in the United States. Workshop, shows on premises, countryside trolley rides for visitors. Off Rt. 1, Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. 967-2800. Smiling Hill Farm - Extensive visitor-friendly working animal farm. Animal petting encouraged. Pony and carriage rides, playground. X-C skiing in winter. They make their own ice cream. 775-4818. Vacationland Bowling Center - Rt 1, Saco. 284-7386.
Cascade Golf Range - Golf driving range and mini golf. Your swing on video tape to improve your game. 5 minutes to the beach at 955 Portland Rd., US Route 1, Saco, 282-3524. 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. e-mail dunegrassgolf@customnet.com Pirates Cove Adventure Golf - 36 holes of championship mini golf within an easy walk of Town Square and the beach. 70 First St., Old Orchard Beach, 934-5086. Westerly Winds - Golf driving range, mini golf, batting cages. 853 Cumberland St., Westbrook. 854-5139.
United Methodist - Washington & Fountain Ave's., Old Orchard. 934-5553. Salvation Army Citadel - Church St., Old Orchard. 934-4381. Blue Point Congregational Church - Pine Point Road, Scarborough. 883-6540. Congregation - Beth Israel East Grand Ave., Old Orchard. 934-2973. St. Margaret's Catholic Chapel - Pine Point Road, Scarborough. 883-0334. St. Jude Catholic Chapel - Pine Point Road, Scarborough. 883-0334. St. Luke's Catholic Chapel - Saco Ave., Old Orchard. 934-2322. The Temple - Temple Ave., Ocean Park. 934-5034.
The Temple - Temple Ave., Ocean Park. 934-5034. Cines 8 - 5 Points Shopping Center, Rt. 111, Biddeford. 282-5995. Clark's Pond Cinemas - Maine Mall Area, S. Portland. 897-1511. Maine Mall Cinema - Maine Mall Rd., S. Portland, 774-1022. Saco Maine Drive-in Theater 207-284-1016 - 969 Portland Road (Route 1) The oldest of Maine's Drive-ins (July 1939) and the second-oldest of America's operating Drive-ins; The Saco has a capacity for 500 cars. Their season runs May - September, screening double features.
D.L. Geary Brewing Co., Inc - 38 Evergreen Drive, Portland. 878-2337. Shipyard Brewing Co., Inc - 86 Newbury St., Portland. 761-0807 Stone Coast Brewing Co - 74 York St., Gorhams Corner, Portland. 733-BEER |
