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OLD ORCHARD BEACH

OOB ’ s oceanfront amusement park is the only one of its kind in all of New England .
Old Orchard Beach Pier
Old Orchard Beach has been a popular travel destination for more than 250 years , rich in history and rooted in vacation tradition . Some of the same attractions that brought visitors to OOB long ago continue to attract eager new travelers to our vibrant beach community today .
In addition to our beloved seven-mile stretch of glistening beach , visitors are still delighted by Old Orchard Beach ’ s Palace Playland , which first opened in the early 1900s and is the only one of its kind in all of New England .
Visitors also enjoy spending time at the pier , dining at restaurants boasting “ the best ” Maine seafood dinners , and easy access to in-town shopping , and food stands , including the famous Pier French Fries , and candy shops . Many come for the weekly fireworks display , concerts at the OOB Baseball Park and the Seaside Pavilion , or to take a relaxing ride on one of our seasonal trolleys .
There are a plethora of other fantastic reasons to pack your bags , make your lodging or camping reservations , and plug our lively seacoast town into your GPS or smartphone as a vacation destination . Biking the Eastern Trail , surfing along long flat beaches , a round of golf , deep-sea fishing , enjoying a concert at Old Orchard Beach Ballpark , or taking part in the virtually endless list of annual local events should all be included in your travel plans .
For many who make the trip here , it is all about our seven miles of beach . Considered to be the ideal summertime destination , Old Orchard Beach bekons you to relax and unwind . Visitors revel in the white sand and tumbling ocean surf , brightly colored umbrellas , sandcastles that line the shore , or simply the opportunity to take in our views at sunrise and sunset . The iconic Old Orchard Beach Pier is the center of it all . What more could visitors ask for in a beachfront vacation ? If it ' s a wide variety of dining , amusements , shopping , and outdoor fun , they will not be disappointed .
If an Old Orchard Beach vacation has been a part of your family tradition , we are pleased to welcome you back and hope that you enjoy your stay ! If you are considering exploring our area for the first time , we welcome you . Get ready to discover why we are known as Maine ’ s Premier Beach Resort . •
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