Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach straddles the sandy coast between the Scarborough and Saco rivers in southern Maine, and that position shaped it as a classic seaside resort. Its beach runs for about seven miles beside Saco Bay and the Gulf of Maine, giving the community an unusually broad oceanfront. At its centre, Old Orchard Beach Pier projects from the sand; a pier has occupied this site in successive forms since 1898. Palace Playland, founded in 1902, adds a traditional beachfront amusement park to the waterfront. The town grew with the rise of rail travel and summer holidays in the late 19th century, while Saco Bay still defines its character. Beyond the main resort strip, the shore supports walking, swimming and surfing.
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Old Orchard Beach sits on Saco Bay in Maine, United States, where a long sandy shore faces the Atlantic Ocean. The town is a classic New England summer resort, with a broad beach beside East Grand Avenue and a compact centre focused on the Old Orchard Beach Pier. The pier projects over the surf and is lined with shops and seasonal entertainment, while Palace Playland brings traditional seaside amusement rides to the waterfront. The saltwater bay and open ocean define the setting beyond the busiest streets. Its centre is easily explored on foot, yet the expansive beach remains the town’s defining feature. Find related webcams along coastal Maine to build a fuller picture of Old Orchard Beach and Saco Bay.
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