Old Orchard Pier

Tourist attraction · Old Orchard Beach ·

Old Orchard Pier

Tourist attraction · Old Orchard Beach ·

Amusement park with Ferris wheel, fireworks, shops, and pier

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Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 Get directions

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"I stroll the Old Orchard Beach pier for bars, vendors, and the classic boardwalk atmosphere that dates back to 1898." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Visited in December and found it really peaceful and relaxing. The streets and beach are empty but many of the restaurants and cafes are still open. I found all the waitstaff to be very welcoming and friendly. It’s convenient having a Walgreens right there. Enjoyed walking my dog on the beach for every sunrise and sunset. During the hectic holiday season, OOB is way calmer than the other coastal towns/cities, which was nice.

Rob V.

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Great beach and awesome pier! Love the restaurants, bars and views here! Amazing staff. Breathtaking sunrises. Very quiet beach with plenty of shops and great restaurants. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and plan a visit. Awesome place!

Kimberly K.

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OOB is a cheesy place, with the arcade, old amusement park rides, fast food joints and touristy shops... Yet it's a blast and great for young kids! The beach is clean and the pier provides some shade. The waves are loud of fun. And there are several restaurants on the pier, often with live music.

Amber G.

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We have visited Old Orchard Pier in the summer and the fall. It’s always an adventure. Summers are busy and bustling. Fall is quiet and serene. While it can attract an eclectic group of individuals, I felt very safe there with my family and it is always a fun time.

John R.

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Old Orchard Beach is such a great vacation spot. The beach is pristine, the waves a blast, lots of beachy stores and restaurants, and the downtown area by the Pier is tons of fun with kids. Arcade games, carnival rides, surfing lessons, pizza and fried dough, and fireworks every Thursday night, provide you and your kids more enjoyment than you can possible enjoy in one week! Rain or shine, this is a great destination to spend a week with the kids.

Michael T.

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Just as tacky as you would expect. But the walk along the beach was worthwhile and the shuttle from our campground made it easy.

Craig C.

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Did the tourist thing, there's enough to see and do for a short while. Has a Hampton Beach Vibe. Didn't go to the beach, just hit some shops and had beers up on the Pier.

My Maine D.

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The iconic Old Orchard Beach Pier has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have fond memories of coming here both as a child and as an adult. I was actually filming a different location near OOB and just decided on a whim to come to the pier. I'm glad I did!! What a beautiful night it was! I hope you enjoy the photos and video I took of the pier.

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Rob V.

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Kimberly K.

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Amber G.

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John R.

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Michael T.

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Just as tacky as you would expect. But the walk along the beach was worthwhile and the shuttle from our campground made it easy.

Craig C.

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Did the tourist thing, there's enough to see and do for a short while. Has a Hampton Beach Vibe. Didn't go to the beach, just hit some shops and had beers up on the Pier.

My Maine D.

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