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OLD ORCHARD BEACH,
MAINE
 Old
Orchard Beach
Maine's Premier Family Beach
Resort
Anyone who knows beaches -
knows Old Orchard Beach. Vacationers have enjoyed Old Orchard
Beach for generations, from the good old days of big bands
performing on the famed Pier to fried dough and fried clams
along the strip, and the seaside Ferris Wheel ride overlooking
the Saco Bay at Palace Playland.
 Old
Orchard Beach is best known for its 7-mile long stretch of
uninterrupted sandy beach consistently rated as "Maine's Best
Beach" by the readers of Maine's largest newspaper. But it’s not
just about the sun and sand at this resort town, Old Orchard
Beach offers fun activities for every family member.
There are arcades and
amusement parks to entertain all, even a roller coaster
considered to be one of the top 5 in the country. The famous
Pier is the centerpiece with live entertainment nightly in
season, concerts and fireworks each week in the summer.
 Just
a short drive from the beach are 10 golf courses, or you can
putt around at mini-golf. The fishing and canoeing around
Scarborough marsh, the rivers and Pine Point are something to
brag about. If you are looking for a classic ice cream parlor
and soda fountain, then journey to Ocean Park to discover an old
fashioned summer community by the sea.
Just inland are two major attraction parks, Funtown- Splashtown
and Aquaboggin. If you want to catch the latest movie, there are
multiplex cinemas in neighboring towns of Saco and Biddeford.
Bargain shoppers will find the latest fashions, sports and
electronic stores at the Shops at Biddeford Crossing – Maine’s
largest shopping complex. A drive along the seacoast from Old
Orchard Beach will take you to the peninsula of Biddeford Pool
or north towards Scarborough and Prouts Neck where the Black
Point Inn is located.
 Old
Orchard Beach offers accommodations for all tastes and budgets,
including many directly on the beach. Whether you're pitching a
tent, renting a cottage or staying at one of the motels or inns,
Old Orchard Beach offers an unmatched family vacation
experience.
Seven miles of beach, a 500-foot pier, classic seaside
amusements and a tradition of gracious hospitality combine the
best of the old and new. Special events throughout the year like
Car Shows and Beach Olympics take place to add to the excitement
of this beach scene. Old Orchard Beach is well reputed for its
bountiful beach, affordable family amusements and a bustling
nightlife if you still have energy after the suns sets from all
that fun in the sun.
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