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Old-Orchard-Beach
is a few miles north of Biddeford along Highway 9 in southwest Maine. This 7-mile stretch of beach with an amusement park looks like a small Coney Island. During the 1940s and 1950s, during the Big Band era, there was a dance hall on the pier at Old Orchard Beach where the popular bands performed. Fire claimed the end of the pier, but today, booths and midway games, a video arcade, gift shops, restaurants and even a palm reader line up along both sides. There are kiddie rides and adult rides, Maine's largest waterslide and the states' only wooden roller coaster located at Old Orchard Beach. In summertime, free weekly concerts are performed on the Town Square, and starting in June, the town sponsors fireworks every Thursday night on the beach right next to the pier. Just a few of the other fun things to do in Old Orchard Beach include miniature golf, all types of beach activities, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, whale watching tours, lobster boat tours and Bay View cruises. A short drive south of Old Orchard Beach takes you to the Biddeford Pool & Wood Island Lighthouse with its spectacular views of the shoreline. A little further south is the Kennebunkport Dock Square, with its' unique gift shops, galleries and restaurants.
Surrounding areas: Saco, Maine (3.0 mi), Biddeford, Maine (3.7 mi), Biddeford Pool, Maine (5.2 mi), Scarborough, Maine (6.0 mi), Higgins Beach, Maine (6.2 mi), Cape Elizabeth, Maine (9.9 mi), South Portland, Maine (9.9 mi)
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Old Orchard Beach Vacation Rentals
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Old Orchard Beach Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| The Nautilus Guest House | | Ocean Park, ME | | (207) 934-2021 | | Biaritz Motel | 78 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | | (207) 934-2983 | | Copley & Lareine Motels | Harrisburg St | Old Orchard BCH, ME | | (207) 934-2011 | | Crest Motel | 35 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | | (207) 934-4060 | | Kebek Motel 3 | 53 W Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | | (207) 934-5253 | | Old Colonial Motel | 61 W Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | | (207) 934-9862 | | Tiffany's Senior Village | 7 SMT St | Old Orchard BCH, ME | | (207) 934-7600 | | Waves Oceanfront Resort | 87 West Grand Ave | Old Orchard Beach, ME | | (207) 934-4949 | | Norman's Motel | 205 Saco Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 1.2 mi. | (207) 934-2201 | | Friendship Motor Inn | 167 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 1.3 mi. | (207) 934-4644 | | Rodeway Inn- Saco/Old Orchard Beach | 21 Ocean Park Rd | Saco, ME | 2.3 mi. | (207) 282-5569 | | Hampton Inn | 48 Industrial Park Rd | Saco, ME | 3.3 mi. | (207) 282-7222 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 352 North St | Saco, ME | 3.7 mi. | (207) 286-9600 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Portland Scarboro | 66 SPG St | Scarborough, ME | 5.5 mi. | (207) 883-0300 | | Millbrook Motel | 321 US Rt 1 | Scarborough, ME | 5.5 mi. | (207) 883-6004 | | Comfort Suites - Biddeford | 45 Barra Rd | Biddeford, ME | 5.7 mi. | (207) 294-6464 | | Higgins Beach Inn | 34 Ocean Ave | Scarborough, ME | 6.2 mi. | (207) 883-6684 | | Extended Stay America | 2 Ashley Dr | Scarborough, ME | 7.4 mi. | (207) 883-0554 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Scarborough/Portland | 800 Roundwood Dr | Portland Scarborough, ME | 7.5 mi. | (207) 883-0400 | | Towne Place Suites By Marriott | 700 Roundwood Dr | Scarborough, ME | 7.5 mi. | (207) 883-6800 | | Inn At Goose Rocks | 71 Dyke Rd | Kennebunkport, ME | 8.1 mi. | (207) 967-5425 | | Best Western Merry Manor Inn | 700 Main St | South Portland, ME | 8.3 mi. | (207) 774-6151 | | Howard Johnson-s Portland | 675 Main St | South Portland, ME | 8.3 mi. | (207) 775-5343 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Portland/Maine Mall | 2 Cummings Rd | Scarborough, ME | 8.4 mi. | (207) 883-0300 | | Days Inn | 461 Maine Mall Rd | South Portland, ME | 8.4 mi. | (207) 772-3450 | | Hampton Inn | 171 Philbrook Ave | South Portland, ME | 8.4 mi. | (207) 773-4400 | | Econo Lodge South Portland | 80 John Roberts Rd | South Portland, ME | 8.5 mi. | (207) 772-3838 | | Sheraton South Portland | 363 Maine Mall Rd | South Portland, ME | 8.6 mi. | (207) 775-6161 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 303 Sable Oaks Dr | South Portland, ME | 9.0 mi. | (207) 775-3900 | | Marriott Hotel | 200 Sable Oaks Dr | South Portland, ME | 9.0 mi. | (207) 871-8000 | | Comfort Inn | 90 Maine Mall Rd | South Portland, ME | 9.3 mi. | (207) 775-0409 | | Peter A Mckernan Hospitality CTR The | Fort Rd | South Portand, ME | 9.9 mi. | (207) 767-9672 | | Embassy Suites Hotel | 1050 Westbrook St | Portland, ME | 10.3 mi. | (207) 775-2200 | | Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront Me | 65 Commercial St | Portland, ME | 10.9 mi. | (207) 780-0780 | | Doubletree Hotel Portland | 1230 Congress St | Portland, ME | 11.0 mi. | (207) 774-5611 | | Fairfield Inn | 340 Park Ave | Portland, ME | 11.1 mi. | (207) 871-0611 | | MS/Scotia Prince | 468 Commercial St | Portland, ME | 11.3 mi. | (207) 415-5678 | | The Captain Lord Mansion | | Kennebunkport, ME | 11.5 mi. | (207) 967-3141 | | Eastland Park Hotel | 157 High St | Portland, ME | 11.5 mi. | (207) 746-5411 | | Holiday Inn By The Bay | 88 Spring St | Portland, ME | 11.5 mi. | (207) 775-2311 |
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Old Orchard Beach Weather & Climate
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The southwestern coast of Maine, near "The Kennebunks" and the New Hampshire border, has a four season climate that is highly changeable, that is, it can go from sunny to stormy rather quickly. Generally, summers are a few degrees warmer than further up the coast, near Acadia National Park, however summer temperatures still seldom go above 80 degrees F. Thunderstorms are possible and fog is common along the coast in June, July and August. . The average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches. In September, clear, sunny days and cool nights bring on the spectacular colors of fall. Temperatures continue to cool down through October and November, with wintry weather arriving around Thanksgiving time. Winters are cold in Maine, but not unbearable, and the generally snow melts quickly in areas right along the coast.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
12°F |
4.09 in. |
34°F |
| February |
34°F |
15°F |
3.14 in. |
33°F |
| March |
42°F |
25°F |
4.14 in. |
37°F |
| April |
52°F |
34°F |
4.26 in. |
40°F |
| May |
63°F |
44°F |
3.82 in. |
49°F |
| June |
72°F |
52°F |
3.28 in. |
56°F |
| July |
78°F |
58°F |
3.32 in. |
60°F |
| August |
77°F |
57°F |
3.05 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
48°F |
3.37 in. |
59°F |
| October |
57°F |
37°F |
4.40 in. |
52°F |
| November |
47°F |
29°F |
4.72 in. |
47°F |
| December |
36°F |
18°F |
4.24 in. |
39°F |
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Old Orchard Beach Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 9 miles northeast of Old Orchard Beach in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 18 miles west of Old Orchard Beach in Sanford, Maine, the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located roughly 37 miles southwest of Old Orchard Beach in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Concord Municipal airport (CON) located around 60 miles west of Old Orchard Beach in Concord, New Hampshire, and finally the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 66 miles southwest of Old Orchard Beach in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Old Orchard Beach Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 3.0 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 26.2 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 51.8 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 57.3 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 64.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 67.9 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 75.2 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 82.8 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 82.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 3.0 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 36.0 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 118.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Biddeford Saco Country Club | Saco | ME | 2.9 mi. | | | Nonesuch River Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 6.0 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 6.0 mi. | | | Pleasant Hill Country Club | Scarborough | ME | 6.6 mi. | | | Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | 9.0 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 9.9 mi. | | | Dutch Elm Golf Club | Arundel | ME | 10.2 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 10.4 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 10.8 mi. | | | Cape Arundel Golf Club | Kennebunkport | ME | 11.4 mi. | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 12.0 mi. | | | Webhannet Golf Club | Kennebunk | ME | 12.8 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 13.6 mi. | | | Sanford Golf Club | Sanford | ME | 20.1 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 20.3 mi. | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 21.5 mi. | | | Cape Neddick Country Club | Ogunquit | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 23.0 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 25.5 mi. | | | Freeport Country Club | Freeport | ME | 27.3 mi. | | | Links at Outlook | South Berwick | ME | 29.0 mi. | | | Sunningdale Golf Club | Somersworth | NH | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 40.8 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 51.3 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 58.9 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 60.8 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 63.2 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 63.3 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 64.8 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 72.3 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 73.9 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 74.0 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 75.8 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 77.8 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 81.5 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 83.7 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 83.9 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 85.5 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 90.6 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 100.5 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 101.2 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 104.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 3.7 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 4.7 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 8.9 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 9.8 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 25.2 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 28.6 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 29.7 mi. | | | Vaughan Woods State Park | | ME | 30.4 mi. | | | Fort McClary State Park | | ME | 33.9 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 34.5 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 36.4 mi. | | | Odiorne Point State Park | | NH | 37.4 mi. | | | Wallis Sands State Park | | NH | 38.3 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 38.4 mi. | | | Wentworth State Park | | NH | 38.4 mi. | | | Rye Harbor State Park | | NH | 40.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 11.4 mi. | (History) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 11.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 12.1 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 12.1 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 12.1 mi. | (History) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 28.8 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 41.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 86.8 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 86.8 mi. | |
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