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6 Best and Fun Things To Do In Old Orchard Beach, Maine


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Situated south of Portland is a charming coastal town renowned for its scenic beaches, charming stores and art galleries, and diverse group of tourists from various parts of the globe.

Many attractions are near or within walking distance of downtown Old Orchard Beach, such as Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and the popular beachfront amusement park, Palace Playland.

For those looking for a little retail therapy, head to Grand Avenue, where you’ll also find a variety of unique restaurants to satisfy your hunger after a long day of shopping or sightseeing.

A few minutes away is the Old Orchard Beach Historical Museum where visitors can learn about the town’s history.

Other nearby attractions include the Aquaboggan Water Park, Saco Museum, and Prouts Neck Bird Sanctuary.

For people who love nature, there are several great hiking trails along the coast and, of course, great fishing to be had at the Old Orchard Beach Pier.

Fancy spending some time here on your next break? Check out our list of additional attractions and activities below to make the most out of your trip

The 6 Most Popular Things To Do In Old Orchard Beach, Maine

6. Ocean Park Temple

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 50 Temple Ave Old Orchard Beach ME

Tel:  207 934 9068

Web Address:   http://oceanpark.org/meeting-placesTempleSquare.html

5. Old Orchard Beach Historical

4.9 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 4 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach ME

Tel:  207 934 9319

Web Address:   http://harmonmuseum.org/

4. Guild Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

Location: 74 Temple Ave Old Orchard Beach ME

Web Address:   http://oceanpark.org/nature.html

3. Dunegrass Golf Club

4.3 ★★★★☆ (255 reviews)

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Location: 200 Wild Dunes Way Old Orchard Beach ME

Tel:  207 934 4513

Web Address:   http://dunegrass.com/

2. Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

4.7 ★★★★★ (543 reviews)

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Location: 70 1st Street Old Orchard Beach ME

Tel:  207 934 5086

Web Address:   http://piratescove.net/old-orchard-beach

1. Palace Playland

4.2 ★★★★☆ (2,000 reviews)

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Location: 1 Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach ME

Tel:  207 934 2001

Web Address:   http://palaceplayland.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Old Orchard Beach, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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