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| Most of the links on this page will take you outside of fernpark.com Things to do in the Old Orchard Beach (OOB) Area 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.
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. 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. York Institute Museum - Paintings, decorative art, tools, period furniture, etc. from 18th century to present. 371 Main St., Saco. 282-3031.
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.
I have not been to many of these restaurants. I am listing them for your information only. These are not personal recommendations, just information about restaurants in the area that have web sites. Clambake Seafood Restaurant www.clambakerestaurant.com Denny Mikes Smokehouse www.dennymikes.com Dunstan School Restaurant www.dunstanschool.com Joseph's by the Sea www.josephsbythesea.com Landmark Restaurant www.landmarkfinedining.com Oceanside Grill www.thebrunswick.com Surf 6 www.surf6oceanfront.com
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. 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.
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 Waterside. 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 in OOB 934-7666. Aquaboggan Park - Watersides, bumper boats, gigantic wave pool, mini golf and more! Route 1, Saco. 282-3112.
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
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.
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. Saco Bay Sailing - Recreational and sailing excursions in Camp Ellis. 14 Beach Avenue, Saco, ME 04072. 283-1624 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.
Vacationland Bowling Center - Rt 1, Saco. 284-7386.
Ferry Beach State Park - 117 acres of beach and nature trails. Off Route 9 in Saco. 283-0067. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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. 874-9300. Scarborough Downs Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-4331. HELP: we are new to the area, if you know of any great "things to do", side trips to take or we missed any category that you think should be listed, please send an email with the link or business name (yes, even if it is your own) . THANK YOU | ||||
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