So much has changed at the pier since the late 1800's it's almost unrecognizable! The pier opened to the public in 1898 and offered entertainment such as concerts from some of the best entertainers in the world like Frank Sanatra, Louis Armstrong, and more...
Sunday night an electrical transformer at the corner of Old Orchard Street and East Grand Avenue exploded causing a total black out in Old Orchard Beach. For about an hour the only lights visible at the popular summer destination were the lights from the public safety vehicles blocking traffic...
According to WalletHub, Maine is the 11th most fun state in the U.S.! When it comes to fun on a scale of 1= most fun and 25= average, here's where we ranked per capita.
1st- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
2nd- Restaurants per capita
4th- Performing Arts Theater
5th- Golf Courses
7th- Amusement Parks
8th- Movie Theaters
16th- Access to National Parks
21st- Fitness Centers
These are some of
Since 1631 Old Orchard Beach has been a popular tourist destination when its first settler, Thomas Rogers established a “Garden by the Sea”. In fact, the town got its name from the apple orchard in Saco that Thomas abandoned.
When you think of OOB, you instantly think of the PIER...