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Town in Maine, United States
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Old Orchard Beach is a city of 8,800 people (2014) in the Southern Coast region of Maine. Old Orchard Beach has a seven-mile stretch of wide-open beach. There are 25 rides and arcade games at Palace Playland, its seaside amusement park. Funtown/Splashtown USA is home to one of the largest wooden roller coasters in the country, and to a ride featuring a 200-foot free-fall descent.
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Rocco's isn't the oldest pizza joint but definitely the best. Freshest Dough on the Beach, New Yorkish Style. Stop by and say ciao to Rocco and be sure to pick up a cannoli.
Best seafood in the area, if you ask sometimes the trolley will take you there or you can hop the Portland Bus. It's easy enough to get to on bikes, take a drive by the marsh and stop by Dairy Corner on your way back into town. Ken's is also ok, better for families, reasonable and spacious.
Best soft serve in Maine, possibly all of New England. The mint chip is also amazing!
Great Thai place; portions are on the small side but super fresh
For when Rocco isn't around, they're in town and open most of the time.
If you need lunch and have already had too much pizza or stromboli (as if that's possible) take 5 minutes to walk to David's in the Radley's Plaza. They're prices are reasonable and the food is homemade. Sandwiches and lasagne recommended.
Best handcut french fries in the area. Need breakfast and have some time? take the bus into Saco it drives right by the rooster, you won't regret it. after filling yourself up take a quick jaunt around the shops while you wait for the bus to come back around.
Great Thai food.
An old favorite (right on the intersection of the main strip). They taste great with just a little salt and vinegar.
Great clam cakes and whole belly clams. If you are into drinks, try their spicy Bloody Mary.
Bed and Breakfast. The Victorian Main House built in 1902 by John Calvin Stevens during the beaches heyday, and the 1920s bungalow called The Cottage. Open year round. Shaded front porches.
Great rates, open year round and has a fantastic furnished deck for daytime sun and evening relaxing.
Summer Trolley is $1. Buses to Saco and Biddeford all year $1.25. Motorcycles are popular, but walking is best in and around town.
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