BIDDEFORD + SACO
Home to some of the very best in fun family amusement and waterparks in the Northeast .
Welcome to Biddeford + Saco , a true Vacationland spot offering miles of white sandy beaches and countless outdoor activities . Here you can enjoy biking , boating , hiking , kayaking , fishing , golfing , abundant cultural activities , and even skydiving with Skydive Coastal Maine .
Start your experience with a visit to the beautiful and unique Ferry Beach State Park . Families can enjoy some of the best amusement and water parks in the Northeast ; Funtown Splashtown USA is the largest amusement and water park in the state . The area also boasts Maine ’ s only IMAX movie theater and The Saco Drive-In — one of the last classic drive-in theaters in Maine .
A walk along our streets offers a chance to take in the historic significance of our community , a feeling preserved in the architecture on our main streets , and in the homes and rows of authentic brick factory buildings that line the Saco River separating our towns . Visit our museums , historical society , and the City Theater — considered one of the most acoustically perfect in all of Maine .
Be sure to include a visit to our specialty shops , featuring everything from fine foods to home décor .
The Shops at Biddeford Crossing is home to your favorite larger retail chains and grocers . Head to the Saco Valley Shopping Center , featuring a local favorite , Renys — a Maine adventure .
When it comes time to eat , our restaurants are second to none and our clean , comfortable , and surprisingly affordable accommodations will make your stay all that much more pleasant .
Biddeford beaches include Biddeford Pool , a large tidal pool with a two-mile stretch of sandy beach . Fortunes Rocks boasts a wall of rock , then sandy beach and great surf , while Hills Beach has over a quarter mile of sand . In Saco , Kinney Shores and Bay View are welcoming and family-friendly ; Camp Ellis and Ferry Beach mark the southern tip of an unblemished seven-mile stretch of beaches . Looking for something serene ? Try paddling trip or spectacular cruise on the Saco River or ocean kayaking , boating , or sailing in Saco Bay .
The area is easily reached via the Maine Turnpike , US Route 1 or the Amtrak Downeaster , and by air into Biddeford Municipal Airport or commercial flights into the Portland international Jetport just up the road . You may find you will return again and again to enjoy allBiddeford + Saco has to offer . •
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