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Things to see in Old Orchard Beach (United States): 14 places and when to go
Old Orchard Beach is a town in United States, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (4), With kids (3), History (2). The best known are Funtown Splashtown USA, Higgins Beach and Seashore Trolley Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 43.5146, -70.3746
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (4) · With kids (3) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Temples (2) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 426 km as the crow flies
What to see in Old Orchard Beach
The places in and around Old Orchard Beach, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Funtown Splashtown USAAmusement park in Saco, Maine4.7 km
- Higgins BeachAmerican neighborhood in in Scarborough, Maine USA9.5 km
- Seashore Trolley MuseumTrolley museum in Kennebunkport, Maine13 km
- Palace PlaylandSeasonal amusement park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States2 m
- Wood Island LightLighthouse in Maine, United States7.4 km
- Ferry Beach State ParkState park in York County, Maine4.2 km
- Saco BayBay in York County and Cumberland County, Maine, United States3.2 km
- Saint Joseph's ChurchChurch building in Biddeford, United States of America7.3 km
- Aquaboggan ParkPark in the United States of America5.0 km
- St. Andre's ParishHistoric church in Maine, United States6.7 km
- Banded Brewery CompanyBrewery6.7 km
- Round Turn DistilliingDistillery6.8 km
- Sacred and ProfaneBrewery7.0 km
- The Allagash BungalowBrewery9.4 km
When to go to Old Orchard Beach
The best time to visit Old Orchard Beach is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:13
- JulBest time14:56
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In June, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Old Orchard Beach
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 426 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Portland, Maine42 places20 km
- Ogunquit6 places36 km
- New Gloucester6 places45 km
- Phippsburg12 places53 km
- Newmarket14 places66 km
- Lewiston, Maine8 places66 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Old Orchard Beach?
The best known: Funtown Splashtown USA, Higgins Beach, Seashore Trolley Museum, Palace Playland, Wood Island Light. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Old Orchard Beach?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Old Orchard Beach?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 426 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Old Orchard Beach as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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