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Things to Do
 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.
Parks
& Nature Preserves
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.
Arts
& Museums
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.www.harmonmuseum.org
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.
Shopping
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.
Kittery
Outlets
Just 45 minutes south of Old Orchard Beach offers over 120 outlets and the
Kittery Trading Post with savings of 20-70% daily. This shopping mecca is often
referred to as America's Maine Street for Outlet Shopping. Kittery.
1-888-KITTERY.
Saco
Valley Shopping Center
12 stores, 2 banks and a restaurant. Free parking. Just off Route 1, Saco.
Golf
Courses
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.
Old
Orchard Beach Country Club
9 holes, 3000 yd., par 35, Wild Dunes Way (off Ross Rd.) Old Orchard Beach.
800-521-1029.
Willowdale
Golf Club
18 Holes, 5980 yd., Par 70, off Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-9351.
Area
Sight Seeing
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.
774-0808.
Ocean
Recreation, Whale Watches & Boat Cruises
Casco
Bay Lines
Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry sevice 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.
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.
Amusement
Parks & Attractions
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, giftshops, 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.
Sporting
Events
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. 838-4665.
Portland
Sea Dogs Baseball
AA Farm Team for the Boston Red Sox. Home games held at Hadlock Field,
Portland, from April through September. 874-9300.
Scarborough
Downs
Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-4331.
Other
Area Recreation
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
X-C skiing in winter. They make their own ice
cream. 775-4818.
Vacationland
Bowling Center
Rt 1, Saco. 284-7386.
Driving
Ranges & Mini Golf Courses
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.
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.
Movies
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.
Micro
Breweries
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
Kid's
Stuff
Children's
Theater of Maine
Live theater for adults and children. 765 Main St., Westbrook. 874-0371.
Portland
Public Library
Story telling and entertainment for children. 5 Monument Sq., Portland.
871-1707.
Churches
United
Methodist
Washington & Fountain Aves., 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 Isreal
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. |
