Old Orchard Beach is a 7-mile beach that boasts a pier with restaurants and shops, amusement park and arcades for kids. In addition, there are free concerts, street dances and weekly fireworks displays in the summer months. Take Route 5 to Staple Street to park at Memorial Park across from the Chamber of Commerce for $4 to $7 per day, depending on the day of the week. Prices at nearby private lots range from $5 to $10, according to the local chamber of commerce. See our Beach Listings.
For one traveler's perspective on OOB, check out Colleen Stone's "From Away - Old Orchard Beach" with video and slideshows.
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