Dining In Old Orchard Beach? Enjoy These Iconic Southern Maine Foods
Southern Maine is known for its plethora of excellent dining and food options. We especially love Old Orchard Beach restaurants and the foodies who frequent them, both locals and visitors to our lovely Maine beach
Your Playbook for Old Orchard Beach Nightlife
Known as a fun-filled family destination by visitors from around the world, Old Orchard Beach also has a great nightlife scene. From beach bars to wine cafes to pubs, there is absolutely something for everyone
17 Signs You’re Obsessed with Old Orchard Beach
First off, you come back year after year and never get tired of the view, and you take endless photos of it. Photo: Sea View Inn You will take a dip in the kinda-chilly-all-year
Vacationing in Old Orchard Beach? You Should Add These 4 Attractions to Your Travel List
When you’ve already had your required fill of lobster rolls and beach time, check out these four fun things to do in OOB (and all are highly recommended on TripAdvisor!). Pirate’s Cove (70 1st Street)
21 Old Orchard Beach Restaurants That Will Make You Say “Why Haven’t We Eaten Here Yet?!”
There’s a lot of really great places to eat in OOB, but we narrowed it down to the top twenty-one rated by Yelp users. The Shack (27 West Grand Avenue)
Five Unique Old Orchard Beach Shops!
Beachology Want a refreshing spin on boutique shopping? Make sure to stop in at Old Orchard Beach’s Beachology. Beachology provides a unique selection of home decor, and made in Maine products including, handmade Sea
A Tour of Old Orchard Beach Pier Restaurants
The first restaurant on our Old Orchard Beach Pier tour is Hooligan’s Steak & Ale, an irish style pub peppered with New England culture. A full menu is offered with a well rounded beer and
A History of Lobster in Maine
Long ago Native Americans used lobsters as bait or to fertilize their fields. They were so plentiful along the shores that during colonial times lobster was primarily considered “poverty food.” It was served to prisoners
Our Favorite Lighthouses
Whaleback Light Location: Portsmouth, NH Nearest Town: Kittery, ME Accessibility: Can be seen from many spots on shore, including Fort McClary and Fort Foster in Kittery, Fort Constitution in Portsmouth, NH, and Great Island
Foliage & Touring
Take a leisurely day’s drive along the route, or plan for several day-trips to explore stops along the route. We begin in Old Orchard Beach, along Route 9, where the historic pier and amusement park