Lindsay’s guidebook to Old Orchard Beach
Food scene
Best Breakfast -- usually a long wait, but good diner breakfast. I think they are also open for lunch, but not every day so would recommend checking their hours before you head there.
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JJ'S Eatery Too
12B Old Orchard StBest Breakfast -- usually a long wait, but good diner breakfast. I think they are also open for lunch, but not every day so would recommend checking their hours before you head there.
The Brunswick
39 W Grand AveBest Bar - Great live music and good food too
Surf 6
2 Cortland AveGreat seafood, and location can't be beat, right next to beach and walkable from our condo
My kids LOVE the cheesesteaks! They say they are the best cheesesteaks this side of Philadelphia. Its a small place in front of the Brunswick. Mostly for take away, but there is a small outdoor seating area.
43 W Grand Ave
43 West Grand AvenueMy kids LOVE the cheesesteaks! They say they are the best cheesesteaks this side of Philadelphia. Its a small place in front of the Brunswick. Mostly for take away, but there is a small outdoor seating area.
Best takeout! The chicken tikka masala is the best I've ever had! Its about a half hour drive, but so worth it! Sometimes the wait for takeout is 2 hours, so I recommend ordering early.
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Taj Indian Cuisine
200 Gorham RoadBest takeout! The chicken tikka masala is the best I've ever had! Its about a half hour drive, but so worth it! Sometimes the wait for takeout is 2 hours, so I recommend ordering early.
Best Mexican Food! About a 30 minute drive, the outside looks like a log cabin, but food is delicous!
Guerrero Maya
449 Westbrook StBest Mexican Food! About a 30 minute drive, the outside looks like a log cabin, but food is delicous!
Great food! Not a big place, and not super kid friendly. Small menu, but everything we've had has always been delectable.
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Big Daddy's Bar and Grill
2 W Grand AveGreat food! Not a big place, and not super kid friendly. Small menu, but everything we've had has always been delectable.
Delicious bagels if you are looking for a quick breakfast. Also several bagel shops in the area have made Food and Wines best bagels in America, including Forage in Portland, Rover Bagel in Saco and Scratch Baking Company in South Portland.
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Beach Bagels
34 Old Orchard StDelicious bagels if you are looking for a quick breakfast. Also several bagel shops in the area have made Food and Wines best bagels in America, including Forage in Portland, Rover Bagel in Saco and Scratch Baking Company in South Portland.
Amazing ice cream! Beware, the portions are HUGE, I order a small and can barely finish it.
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Fielder's Choice
156 Saco AveAmazing ice cream! Beware, the portions are HUGE, I order a small and can barely finish it.
Best view! They have a rooftop terrace that you can eat at, and the view is spectacular, and food is great too!
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Joseph's By the Sea
55 W Grand AveBest view! They have a rooftop terrace that you can eat at, and the view is spectacular, and food is great too!
Cafe 64
35 Old Orchard StGreat breakfast, known for their delicious cinnamon rolls!
GFB Scottish Pub
32 Old Orchard StThe only brew pub in town, serves food as well, including Scottish dishes.
Entertainment
The heart of Old Orchard Beach, lots of restaurants, and shopping and the beach of course!
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Old Orchard Beach Pier
2 Old Orchard StreetThe heart of Old Orchard Beach, lots of restaurants, and shopping and the beach of course!
Fun amusement park next to the beach, lots of rides and games
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Palazzo Playland
1 Old Orchard StFun amusement park next to the beach, lots of rides and games
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
70 1st StMini golf
This is a public golf course, 18 holes, offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
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Club di Golf Dunegrass
65 Wild Dunes WayThis is a public golf course, 18 holes, offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
Cutest little playhouse, this is a great little theater to go and see a show. Shows this summer include the Cher Show, the Nutty Professor, and Mr. Holland's Opus.
Ogunquit Playhouse - Scene Shop
367 North Village RoadCutest little playhouse, this is a great little theater to go and see a show. Shows this summer include the Cher Show, the Nutty Professor, and Mr. Holland's Opus.
Corner's offers surf rental equipment, and surf lessons. Surf lessons actually are free with equipment rental, but book up pretty quickly.
Corners Surf
4 West Grand AvenueCorner's offers surf rental equipment, and surf lessons. Surf lessons actually are free with equipment rental, but book up pretty quickly.
Fireworks! Every Thursday night, starting June 23rd - August 27th on the beach, at approximately 9:45 pm
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Old Orchard Beach
Fireworks! Every Thursday night, starting June 23rd - August 27th on the beach, at approximately 9:45 pm
Grocery Stores in the Area
Grocery store is within walking distance of the condo. Has the essentials, but not a full grocery store.
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Landry's Shop'n and Save
2 Cascade RdGrocery store is within walking distance of the condo. Has the essentials, but not a full grocery store.
A little further away, but is a full service grocery store.
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Hannaford Supermarket
532 Main StA little further away, but is a full service grocery store.
Even further away, about a 20-25 minute drive, and a Whole Foods right around the corner as well.
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Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayEven further away, about a 20-25 minute drive, and a Whole Foods right around the corner as well.
If you love seafood, this place has lots of fresh seafood daily, and will even steam your lobsters for you.
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Beach Lobster & Farmstand
35 Saco AveIf you love seafood, this place has lots of fresh seafood daily, and will even steam your lobsters for you.
Shopping
Great selection of antiques, and reasonable priced. Not too far away from the condo.
Gurley Antiques Gallery
581 U.S. 1Great selection of antiques, and reasonable priced. Not too far away from the condo.
L.L. Bean is a local company and favorite, and their flagship store is located right in Freeport, Maine, and actually open 24 hours a day. Along with L.L. Bean are several outlet stores along Main Street in Freeport.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StL.L. Bean is a local company and favorite, and their flagship store is located right in Freeport, Maine, and actually open 24 hours a day. Along with L.L. Bean are several outlet stores along Main Street in Freeport.
Another outlet shopping area is in Kittery, about a 40 minute drive South.
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Outlets at Kittery
283 US-1Another outlet shopping area is in Kittery, about a 40 minute drive South.
In the heart of Portland, Commercial Street has lots of nice shops, bars, and restaurants
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Commercial Street
Commercial StreetIn the heart of Portland, Commercial Street has lots of nice shops, bars, and restaurants
Sightseeing
Probably my favorite place in Maine. The Portland Headlight has a beautiful lighthouse, a little beach area and walking trails.
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Museo del porto di Portland
12 Captain Strout CircleProbably my favorite place in Maine. The Portland Headlight has a beautiful lighthouse, a little beach area and walking trails.
The Eastern Trail goes through Portland, Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco, Maine. It is a little over twenty-eight miles long and is considered an easy trail because there isn’t that much elevation difference, and the terrain isn’t rugged compared to other trails in the area. You can rent a bike and cycle along the trail. The trail is also great for walking, bird watching, and it’s kid and dog-friendly, and strollers are also allowed.
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)The Eastern Trail goes through Portland, Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco, Maine. It is a little over twenty-eight miles long and is considered an easy trail because there isn’t that much elevation difference, and the terrain isn’t rugged compared to other trails in the area. You can rent a bike and cycle along the trail. The trail is also great for walking, bird watching, and it’s kid and dog-friendly, and strollers are also allowed.
I have not been here personally, but have heard lots of great things. Beautiful waterfall, and a shorter trail, but a bit challenging.
Cascade Falls
Fernald StreetI have not been here personally, but have heard lots of great things. Beautiful waterfall, and a shorter trail, but a bit challenging.
Boat will take you on a two hour cruise of the Saco River, where you can look for seals, bald eagles and leaping fish. I am a landlover, so I have not been on this cruise, but it has really great reviews.
Captain Joe's Cruises
28 Glenhaven CircleBoat will take you on a two hour cruise of the Saco River, where you can look for seals, bald eagles and leaping fish. I am a landlover, so I have not been on this cruise, but it has really great reviews.
If you want to explore some of the island's around Maine, the Casco Bay Ferry lines is the way to do it. The ferry goes to several nearby islands, including Peak's Island. The Peak's Island ferry is the busiest, and has the most ferries. Peak's island is fun to walk, or bike around, or rent a golf cart to tour. The island is small enough to get around in a day, and has some really great lookout points and restaurants.
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Casco Bay Ferry
If you want to explore some of the island's around Maine, the Casco Bay Ferry lines is the way to do it. The ferry goes to several nearby islands, including Peak's Island. The Peak's Island ferry is the busiest, and has the most ferries. Peak's island is fun to walk, or bike around, or rent a golf cart to tour. The island is small enough to get around in a day, and has some really great lookout points and restaurants.