We have been in Saco for a long time. This is the stuff we tell every guest who asks what to do, where to go, and what is worth the drive.
The parks have closed for the season, but the coast hasn't. Fall foliage at Ferry Beach, the Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Saco's Parade of Lights, and what's still open after Labor Day.
Read More →How summer 2026 played out at Old Orchard Beach, and what to know for next summer: Thursday fireworks, Rock the Park, Palace Playland's Speedy Coaster, and the events worth planning around.
Read More →Fireworks over the Atlantic, a packed boardwalk, and the best lobster roll you will have all summer. Here is how to do July 4th at Old Orchard Beach, with notes for 2027.
Read More →Seven miles of beach, a 500-foot wooden pier, and the last traditional beachfront amusement park in New England. Everything to know before your first or tenth visit.
Read More →The only traditional oceanfront amusement park left on the New England coast. What to ride, what to skip, and how to make the most of a visit.
Read More →Maine's largest amusement and water park is less than 2 miles from the hotel. A full guide to Excalibur, the water slides, the new Lazy Lobster Lagoon, and how to plan a full day.
Read More →Two miles from the hotel, Ferry Beach is one of the most underrated state parks in Maine. Wide sand, rare tupelo trees, and a lot fewer people than Old Orchard.
Read More →About 95 miles up I-95. What to know about traffic, tolls, the Downeaster train, road trip stops, and why Saco makes a better base than staying right in Old Orchard Beach.
Read More →Beyond the boardwalk: salt marshes, river paddles, birding spots, and coastal trails within 15 miles of the hotel.
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