| On an Old Orchard Beach vacation the "Maine" | | | | Old Orchard Beach in the off-season also makes a |
| attraction is the 7-mile beach itself. The beach is | | | | good base for exploring other nearby attractions. |
| perfect for long walks, getting some sun and cooling | | | | There is great outlet shopping in Kittery and Freeport is |
| off in the chilly Atlantic waters. And there is even more | | | | home to L.L. Bean. Portland has historic attractions as |
| to do beyond the beach, making this a top vacation | | | | well as good restaurants, shops and cultural events. |
| spot in Maine. | | | | And you can always go for a drive along the coast |
| Dining on Maine lobsters and steamer clams ranks high | | | | and stop in at a local restaurant for fresh lobster - |
| on the list of things to do in Old Orchard Beach. For | | | | year-round. |
| the young kids and grown-up kids there is the Pier on | | | | Old Orchard Beach Dining |
| Old Orchard Beach with its arcades, shops and food | | | | Old Orchard Beach is well-equipped to suit the diverse |
| stands. And getting away from the beach itself there | | | | palates that may be on vacation with you. You will, of |
| is golf, kayaking, shopping and other attractions. | | | | course, find your staples such as pizza and burgers. |
| Although it has become a year-round destination, the | | | | The highlight will be the fresh clams and lobster, which |
| best time to visit Old Orchard Beach is the summer. | | | | you can enjoy almost anywhere from a roadside clam |
| The water will be especially chilly in May and June, but | | | | shack (think fried clams and lobster rolls) to a finer |
| it gets better as summer progresses. | | | | restaurant where the clams will be steamed and the |
| Old Orchard Beach Summer Activities | | | | lobster served whole. There are also plenty of options |
| Among the events you can enjoy in the summer time | | | | for a hearty New England breakfast of pancakes |
| are concerts in the town square, fireworks on the | | | | (with Maine blueberries), eggs and coffee. |
| beach each Thursday from late June through Labor | | | | Old Orchard Beach Accommodations |
| Day, beer and music festivals on the Pier, and a | | | | When vacation in Old Orchard Beach Maine, you will |
| sandcastle contest in July. Annual events worth seeing | | | | have plenty of accommodation choices. Being one of |
| are Illumination Night, on which the Ocean Park | | | | the more popular beach destinations in Maine, there |
| neighborhood lights up their homes and hosts a | | | | are motels, hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts. But |
| concert and treats; and the annual Beach Olympics, | | | | there are alternatives to standard types of lodging. If |
| which is three days of competition and music and | | | | you are traveling with your family, a large group or |
| benefits the Special Olympics. Many summer events | | | | even just as a couple on a romantic getaway (think |
| happen on or near the Pier and include music and food. | | | | winter strolls on the beach, just the two of you and the |
| Things To Do At Old Orchard Beach All Year | | | | ocean), you might consider renting a vacation home or |
| Even in the off-season the beach is the focus at Old | | | | cottage at Old Orchard Beach. |
| Orchard Beach. You can still stroll the hard-packed | | | | Offering all the amenities of home, and sometimes |
| sand, but you might need a sweater and some long | | | | more, a vacation rental at Old Orchard Beach offers |
| pants. In the fall you can enjoy the changing foliage | | | | comfort and privacy that is uncommon at motels, |
| and horseback riding on the beach. During the spring, | | | | hotels and inns. It's easier than ever to find Old Orchard |
| you might not go in the water, but the sun will feel | | | | Beach vacation rentals online so keep it in mind when |
| warm enough to soothe you on the beach. Rates for | | | | you're planning your next vacation to Old Orchard |
| lodging can be quite good during the off-season as | | | | Beach, Maine. |
| well. | | | | |