Old Orchard Beach, Beach resort town in York County, Maine
The seven-mile sandy beach stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, featuring a 500-foot pier that extends into the Saco Bay waters.
Thomas Rogers established the first settlement in 1653, naming the area after his apple orchard that served as a navigation point for sailors.
The Ocean Park district maintains a traditional New England character with The Temple, an octagonal church hosting summer camps and educational programs.
The town provides numerous beachfront accommodations, ranging from hotels and motels to campgrounds, with direct access to restaurants and shops.
Palace Playland, established in 1902, remains one of New England's last oceanfront amusement parks, operating on four acres of beachfront property.
Location: York County
Inception: 1653
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Website: http://www.oobmaine.com/
Part of: Southern Maine Coast
Website: http://oobmaine.com
GPS coordinates: 43.51361,-70.38528
Latest update: May 31, 2025 02:13
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