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Best Things to Do in Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach is southern Maine’s classic summer resort, with a pier, a seaside amusement park and miles of sand.

Old Orchard Beach Pier

Opened in 1898, this pier is the heart of town. Come for the ocean views, restaurants and shops, or just a splash with family and friends.

Palace Playland

This oceanfront amusement park has carnival games and rides, and dates to 1902. It opens May to September and welcomes all ages.

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Old Orchard Beach

This resort’s seven miles of beach are made for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, with coastal views all along the way.

Ocean Park Temple

Historic buildings on Temple Avenue in Ocean Park, including the Temple and its bell tower, date to the late 1800s and early 1900s and look much as they did.

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