THINGS TO DO:

First, the beach, Old Orchard Beach is a seven miles long of white sandy beach.  When the tide is out the sand seems to go on forever. Relax and enjoy the sun, and sand, play frisbee, or venture into the surf. There seems to be room for everyone.

Then, there’s the Old Orchard Beach Pier, which includes places to eat, drink and shop, all of them above the waves.

Back on shore, check out Palace Playland, the Old Orchard Beach amusement park. Here, you can scare yourself on the big-kid rides, play for tickets on the arcade games or watch the waves below as you sit atop the Ferris wheel.

Stroll the Old Orchard Beach boardwalk, enjoy small, local shops and stop by Old Orchard Beach restaurants, and local bars. Pick up a sandwich, shop for a t-shirt, sip a beer or grab some cotton candy. People have been strolling these same streets and enjoying these places for generations.