Guidebook for Biddeford Pool, Maine
Restaurants
Local restaurants very close to Biddeford Pool. Only our favorites are listed!
Pool Street Market
77 Pool StWon the best lobster roll award for a number of years
Outstanding, gourmet. Jazz outdoors on Sunday afternoon. Creative cocktails. Fabulous decor. Great place!
Creative seaside fare — think pan-seared salmon with red quinoa, Maine crab cakes, and creative lobster dishes. Fabulous, creative cocktails with seasonally fresh ingredients.
Summer Sundays - afternoon JAZZ on the front porch & garden with happy hour cocktails & small plates -- perfect way to cap off your weekend.
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Tides Beach Club
930 Kings HwyOutstanding, gourmet. Jazz outdoors on Sunday afternoon. Creative cocktails. Fabulous decor. Great place!
Creative seaside fare — think pan-seared salmon with red quinoa, Maine crab cakes, and creative lobster dishes. Fabulous, creative cocktails with seasonally fresh ingredients.
Summer Sundays - afternoon JAZZ on the front porch & garden with happy hour cocktails & small plates -- perfect way to cap off your weekend.
Looks like a dive but great Vietnamese food! Super cheap and super good!
www.quehuongmaine.com
Que Huong Restaurant
49 Main StLooks like a dive but great Vietnamese food! Super cheap and super good!
www.quehuongmaine.com
"A local icon for over 50 years serving Greek-style personal pizzas topped with cheddar cheese. CASH ONLY. PIZZA ONLY -- no beer, no salads. NO delivery.
One size only: small. The pizza actually isn't that good, but it's an institution & we still go there EVERY year, several times each summer (why....???). Coletti's has much better pizza -- thin crust, better tasting crust, too -- better variety of toppings, too."
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pizza By Alex
93 Alfred St"A local icon for over 50 years serving Greek-style personal pizzas topped with cheddar cheese. CASH ONLY. PIZZA ONLY -- no beer, no salads. NO delivery.
One size only: small. The pizza actually isn't that good, but it's an institution & we still go there EVERY year, several times each summer (why....???). Coletti's has much better pizza -- thin crust, better tasting crust, too -- better variety of toppings, too."
New pizza restaurant -- good drinks, too. Good broader menu, too.
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Portland Pie Co. Biddeford
40 Main StNew pizza restaurant -- good drinks, too. Good broader menu, too.
Best ice cream ever!!! Flavors you would never have thought of & will never forget - YUM! CASH ONLY!!
Goose Rocks Dairy (Ice cream)
278 Mills RdBest ice cream ever!!! Flavors you would never have thought of & will never forget - YUM! CASH ONLY!!
This is a local grocery store and deli with DELICIOUS take-out food! Eat at the picnic tables out back overlooking Saco Bay.
Order lobster (can call ahead) cooked for you for pick up on the hour or half-hour every day from June to September.
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pool Lobster at Goldthwaite's
3 L.B. Orcutt BlvdThis is a local grocery store and deli with DELICIOUS take-out food! Eat at the picnic tables out back overlooking Saco Bay.
Order lobster (can call ahead) cooked for you for pick up on the hour or half-hour every day from June to September.
"Currently closed due to COVID -- planning to re-open in a larger space in The Mill. Upon re-opening, this is our TOP CHOICE for a special evening out.
Absolutely phenomenal restaurant & cocktails. NY Times review says: ""In Small-Town Maine, a Restaurant Both Reverent and Innovative. Elda, in off-the-summer-tourist-track town of Biddeford, combines many of the markers of modern American restaurants with distinctly Maine touches."" See full review at: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/travel/elda-restaurant-biddeford-maine-review.html"
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
elda
14 Main Street"Currently closed due to COVID -- planning to re-open in a larger space in The Mill. Upon re-opening, this is our TOP CHOICE for a special evening out.
Absolutely phenomenal restaurant & cocktails. NY Times review says: ""In Small-Town Maine, a Restaurant Both Reverent and Innovative. Elda, in off-the-summer-tourist-track town of Biddeford, combines many of the markers of modern American restaurants with distinctly Maine touches."" See full review at: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/travel/elda-restaurant-biddeford-maine-review.html"
Excellent prices - great lobster! They'll cook lobster for you for pick up!
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wolff Lobster
376 Mills RdExcellent prices - great lobster! They'll cook lobster for you for pick up!
Specialty foods market, gourmet deli, café, catering, & prepared meals for take-out. Enjoy latte with a hearty breakfast sandwich or fresh baked scone. Lunch café features creative sandwiches, salads, soups & chowders. Take home dinner menu offers daily Chef Specials and popular favorites -- Maine Crab Cakes, Grilled Salmon, Vegetable Lasagna & CPK's own pies, cookies & holiday sweets.
Our family ordered from their catering menu a 4th of July take-out dinner for 13 -- FANTASTIC, so gourmet, SO EASY, & very fairly priced. She emails you the catering menu to make your selections & specify quantities. The poached salmon, steak with chimi churri sauce, & corn salad were delicious! Picked it up the day beforehand and the salmon was still moist for dinner the next day.
17 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cape Pier Chowder House
79 Pier RdSpecialty foods market, gourmet deli, café, catering, & prepared meals for take-out. Enjoy latte with a hearty breakfast sandwich or fresh baked scone. Lunch café features creative sandwiches, salads, soups & chowders. Take home dinner menu offers daily Chef Specials and popular favorites -- Maine Crab Cakes, Grilled Salmon, Vegetable Lasagna & CPK's own pies, cookies & holiday sweets.
Our family ordered from their catering menu a 4th of July take-out dinner for 13 -- FANTASTIC, so gourmet, SO EASY, & very fairly priced. She emails you the catering menu to make your selections & specify quantities. The poached salmon, steak with chimi churri sauce, & corn salad were delicious! Picked it up the day beforehand and the salmon was still moist for dinner the next day.
Two parts to this restaurant: excellent high-end dining in the front. Or, casual eat-inside or outside around the back.
Half-way between our house & Kennebunkport -- in Cape Porpoise.
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ramp Bar & Grill
77 Pier RoadTwo parts to this restaurant: excellent high-end dining in the front. Or, casual eat-inside or outside around the back.
Half-way between our house & Kennebunkport -- in Cape Porpoise.
Kitchen Chicks Catering Inc
1 Mills RdExcellent take-out or catering. Can order ahead. They do a terrific job!
Jewel of India
26 Alfred StExcellent, reasonably priced. Eat in and take-out available.
Excellent breakfast & lunch!! Terrific service, too. Hearty portions, American fare in a relaxed, quaint setting. Outdoor seating under a large tent. Good COVID precautions & practices. Planning to start serving dinner again in Sept 2020.
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The New Moon
17 Pepperell SquareExcellent breakfast & lunch!! Terrific service, too. Hearty portions, American fare in a relaxed, quaint setting. Outdoor seating under a large tent. Good COVID precautions & practices. Planning to start serving dinner again in Sept 2020.
Great breakfast. VERY limited seating (maybe 10 seats total). Try the grilled grapefruit. Take-out only for now, due to COVID. Order online & eat in the adjacent park. Open 8am - 2pm only.
35 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Palace Diner
18 Franklin StGreat breakfast. VERY limited seating (maybe 10 seats total). Try the grilled grapefruit. Take-out only for now, due to COVID. Order online & eat in the adjacent park. Open 8am - 2pm only.
A general store and so much more! In 2002 this 1865 building was re-branded as a general store bringing the community a store where you meet and greet friends, neighbors and tourists alike. You can find a variety of unique gifts from Maine, wine, beer, liquor, made to order deli breakfast and sandwiches, fresh baked goods, specialty coffee and more, This is truly a one stop shopping experience.
30 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
H.B. Provisions
15 Western AveA general store and so much more! In 2002 this 1865 building was re-branded as a general store bringing the community a store where you meet and greet friends, neighbors and tourists alike. You can find a variety of unique gifts from Maine, wine, beer, liquor, made to order deli breakfast and sandwiches, fresh baked goods, specialty coffee and more, This is truly a one stop shopping experience.
Hurricane Restaurant offers the freshest local seafood, locally grown produce and the finest of prime meats available in the market daily.
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hurricane Restaurant
29 Dock SquareHurricane Restaurant offers the freshest local seafood, locally grown produce and the finest of prime meats available in the market daily.
The Boathouse Restaurant
21 Ocean AveCreative cuisine served overlooking the Kennebunk River.
The menu at The Burleigh fluctuate with the seasons and feature hand-selected, locally sourced vegetables, herbs, meats and seafood.
The Burleigh
1 Dock SquareThe menu at The Burleigh fluctuate with the seasons and feature hand-selected, locally sourced vegetables, herbs, meats and seafood.
Hand-made pastas, house-made charcuterie and wood oven entrees are thoughtfully prepared and sure to impress your palate.
The "hot" place for the last few years -- but very expensive. Hand-made pastas, house-made charcuterie and wood oven entrees are thoughtfully prepared and sure to impress your palate. Friends in Boston make this a destination each year.
44 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Earth at Hidden Pond
354 Goose Rocks RdHand-made pastas, house-made charcuterie and wood oven entrees are thoughtfully prepared and sure to impress your palate.
The "hot" place for the last few years -- but very expensive. Hand-made pastas, house-made charcuterie and wood oven entrees are thoughtfully prepared and sure to impress your palate. Friends in Boston make this a destination each year.
Coletti's Pizza Factory
497 Elm StPIZZA ONLY but really high quality. Delicious!
Hearty American breakfast, brunch & dinner classics in casual digs. Ample outdoor seating on shaded picnic tables in their garden. From Mermaid House, bike 9 miles to Musette (easy, flat). Stop to enjoy breakfast or lunch; cruise around Cape Porpoise a bit; then ride home. Non-bikers can meet the bikers there; ample parking.Nice outing!
Convenient for take-out dinners ~10 minute drive.
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Musette Restaurant
2 Pier RdHearty American breakfast, brunch & dinner classics in casual digs. Ample outdoor seating on shaded picnic tables in their garden. From Mermaid House, bike 9 miles to Musette (easy, flat). Stop to enjoy breakfast or lunch; cruise around Cape Porpoise a bit; then ride home. Non-bikers can meet the bikers there; ample parking.Nice outing!
Convenient for take-out dinners ~10 minute drive.
SMOKY, HEARTY, AND AUTHENTIC PATAGONIAN BARBECUE
BRINGS TO KENNEBUNKPORT A HEAVY DOSE OF ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE CUISINE.
28 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Lost Fire
62 Mills RdSMOKY, HEARTY, AND AUTHENTIC PATAGONIAN BARBECUE
BRINGS TO KENNEBUNKPORT A HEAVY DOSE OF ARGENTINIAN STEAKHOUSE CUISINE.
The lobster dinners are served the same way they were in 1953.
Fresh, locally caught lobster, cooked to order, no frills, simple and delicious. CASH ONLY. ATM available.
28 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Nunan's Lobster Hut
9 Mills RdThe lobster dinners are served the same way they were in 1953.
Fresh, locally caught lobster, cooked to order, no frills, simple and delicious. CASH ONLY. ATM available.
The restaurant has stunning views of Cape Porpoise Harbor and the working lobster boats that are moored there.
During lunch you can watch the lobstermen motor in and row to the dock in their dinghies while the sunsets in the evenings paint the entire harbor bright hues of magenta, pink and purple.
Fun atmosphere with a view is the best way to describe both Ramp restaurants.
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ramp Bar & Grill
77 Pier RoadThe restaurant has stunning views of Cape Porpoise Harbor and the working lobster boats that are moored there.
During lunch you can watch the lobstermen motor in and row to the dock in their dinghies while the sunsets in the evenings paint the entire harbor bright hues of magenta, pink and purple.
Fun atmosphere with a view is the best way to describe both Ramp restaurants.
Fresh steamers, local lobster -- raw or cooked to order for pick-up. ~10 minutes from Mermaid House on Route 9 between BPool & Cape Porpoise.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wolff Lobster
376 Mills RdFresh steamers, local lobster -- raw or cooked to order for pick-up. ~10 minutes from Mermaid House on Route 9 between BPool & Cape Porpoise.
Beautiful outdoor seating. Magnus on Water is an intimate cocktail bar and restaurant that encourages guests to connect with one another, their community, and other cultures through warm hospitality, nature-inspired cocktails, and crave-worthy comfort foods.
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Magnus on Water
12 Water StBeautiful outdoor seating. Magnus on Water is an intimate cocktail bar and restaurant that encourages guests to connect with one another, their community, and other cultures through warm hospitality, nature-inspired cocktails, and crave-worthy comfort foods.
"A must have when visiting Maine!
Special ingredient: Maine potatoes. Some gluten-free and also vegan donuts. Get there before noon for best selection.
Each location closes once donuts are sold out.
3 locations: 2 in Portland, 1 in Scarborough"
220 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave"A must have when visiting Maine!
Special ingredient: Maine potatoes. Some gluten-free and also vegan donuts. Get there before noon for best selection.
Each location closes once donuts are sold out.
3 locations: 2 in Portland, 1 in Scarborough"
Rococo Ice Cream is more than delicious ice cream; it’s about opening your mind and expanding your palate to new flavors, different cultures, and dynamic experiences with each taste.
Rococo Ice Cream was founded in Kennebunkport, Maine in 2012 by Lauren Guptill. A 10th-generation Mainer, Lauren has always been deeply in love with her state, but at a young age she was also taken with a desire to see the world outside her home. This brought her to live in Argentina for several years in her 20s. It was here, among the heladerias and the vibrant energy of Buenos Aires that the inspiration for Rococo Ice Cream was born.
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rococo Ice Cream
8 Spring StRococo Ice Cream is more than delicious ice cream; it’s about opening your mind and expanding your palate to new flavors, different cultures, and dynamic experiences with each taste.
Rococo Ice Cream was founded in Kennebunkport, Maine in 2012 by Lauren Guptill. A 10th-generation Mainer, Lauren has always been deeply in love with her state, but at a young age she was also taken with a desire to see the world outside her home. This brought her to live in Argentina for several years in her 20s. It was here, among the heladerias and the vibrant energy of Buenos Aires that the inspiration for Rococo Ice Cream was born.
Fiafia
8 Spring StNew and already a local favorite.
Order ahead & enjoy your food on the picnic tables out back overlooking Saco Bay - stunning view & setting. Jennifer's favorite is the grilled salmon BLT sandwich - yum! Goldthwaite's is also a small grocery store.
Goldthwaite’s Grocery Store
9 L.B. Orcutt BlvdOrder ahead & enjoy your food on the picnic tables out back overlooking Saco Bay - stunning view & setting. Jennifer's favorite is the grilled salmon BLT sandwich - yum! Goldthwaite's is also a small grocery store.
If you're driving up from Boston to Mermaid House, here's a great tip!
Get off the Turnpike at Exit 19 instead of 32. Plug into GPS the address 1 Ross Road, Kennebunk which takes you to the oldest food truck in the USA (yes, really). It has the best LOBSTER ROLLS!! And nice, clean restrooms, too.
Just as you reach Route 1 (where you'll turn left onto US 1), you'll see the food truck on your right. The driving time to Mermaid House is exactly the same (as Exit 32) but you get a super nice perk!
Ocean Roll
70 Portland RdIf you're driving up from Boston to Mermaid House, here's a great tip!
Get off the Turnpike at Exit 19 instead of 32. Plug into GPS the address 1 Ross Road, Kennebunk which takes you to the oldest food truck in the USA (yes, really). It has the best LOBSTER ROLLS!! And nice, clean restrooms, too.
Just as you reach Route 1 (where you'll turn left onto US 1), you'll see the food truck on your right. The driving time to Mermaid House is exactly the same (as Exit 32) but you get a super nice perk!
"Excellent Mexican food, margaritas & specialty cocktails. Spacious, comfortable outdoor deck with lots of seating. Great atmosphere.
Happy Hour 3-5pm with $3 taco specials & $6 Classic Margaritas"
54 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pedro's Mexican Restaurant
181 Port Rd"Excellent Mexican food, margaritas & specialty cocktails. Spacious, comfortable outdoor deck with lots of seating. Great atmosphere.
Happy Hour 3-5pm with $3 taco specials & $6 Classic Margaritas"
Kind of like the old Uno's - or perhaps Bertucci's. Larger restaurant; lots of options in addition to pizza.
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Portland Pie Co. Biddeford
40 Main StKind of like the old Uno's - or perhaps Bertucci's. Larger restaurant; lots of options in addition to pizza.
Burgers, homemade milkshakes and fun sides like sweet potato tater tots. Creative cocktails, Happy Hour specials, and live local music draw the adults while ping pong, lawn games and retro ice cream bars keep the kids occupied nearby.
The Dory
29 S Main StBurgers, homemade milkshakes and fun sides like sweet potato tater tots. Creative cocktails, Happy Hour specials, and live local music draw the adults while ping pong, lawn games and retro ice cream bars keep the kids occupied nearby.
Easy & quick. Closest convenience store to Mermaid House. Sell some prepared food, LOBSTERS (raw & cooked), gasoline, and propane tanks.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Sea Star Market
584 Pool StEasy & quick. Closest convenience store to Mermaid House. Sell some prepared food, LOBSTERS (raw & cooked), gasoline, and propane tanks.
Parks & Nature
Maine Audubon's East Point Sanctuary has stunning views and spectacular bird watching. Check out their website at:
http://maineaudubon.org/find-us/east-point-sanctuary/
Down the street from our home.
Take a left at the end of 5th street and walk all the way down to the end of Ocean Ave and you will walk right to the entrance of the trail (theres a metal fence leading into the trail).
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
East Point Sanctuary
Maine Audubon's East Point Sanctuary has stunning views and spectacular bird watching. Check out their website at:
http://maineaudubon.org/find-us/east-point-sanctuary/
Down the street from our home.
Take a left at the end of 5th street and walk all the way down to the end of Ocean Ave and you will walk right to the entrance of the trail (theres a metal fence leading into the trail).
Timber Point is a 1.4 mile out and back trail located near Biddeford, Maine that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from May until October. Absolutely beautiful!
Flat, very nice ~6 mile bike ride along the ocean from Mermaid House to Timber Point. At low tide, a land bridge (sand bar) is exposed so you walk ~1 mile across the rocks & land to explore Timber Island.
Non-bikers can drive to Timber Point and simply enjoy the walk.
Stunning natural beauty - a MUST visit!
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Timber Point Trail
140 Granite Point RdTimber Point is a 1.4 mile out and back trail located near Biddeford, Maine that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from May until October. Absolutely beautiful!
Flat, very nice ~6 mile bike ride along the ocean from Mermaid House to Timber Point. At low tide, a land bridge (sand bar) is exposed so you walk ~1 mile across the rocks & land to explore Timber Island.
Non-bikers can drive to Timber Point and simply enjoy the walk.
Stunning natural beauty - a MUST visit!
Ecological park about 10 minutes drive from our house.
Part of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.
Tyler Brook Reserve
Tyler Brook RoadEcological park about 10 minutes drive from our house.
Part of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.
Up the Saco River from Biddeford Pool, Camp Ellis is another summer community and beach.
Check out this article in 2018 DownEast magazine:
https://downeast.com/our-towns/sweet-fleeting-season/
19 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Camp Ellis
Bay AvenueUp the Saco River from Biddeford Pool, Camp Ellis is another summer community and beach.
Check out this article in 2018 DownEast magazine:
https://downeast.com/our-towns/sweet-fleeting-season/
During summer months, take a boat (via tour) to Wood Island and enjoy a guided tour of the lighthouse. Be sure to check their website for tour hours and availability. www.woodislandlighthouse.org
Volunteer-led tours of the historic lighthouse and Keeper's House -- fascinating! Book a reservation early as they fill quickly (even a month ahead). Tour incudes the brief ride on the launch boat to the island.
Also a very nice ~30 minute kayak from Vine's Landing in Biddeford Pool out to Wood Island. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the tides & currents to time your kayaking so that you're not fighting the current through ""the Gut"" when you depart or especially when you return to Vine's Landing.
A great ~30 minute kayak from the Biddeford Pool Yacht Club
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wood Island Lighthouse
Wood Island AcresDuring summer months, take a boat (via tour) to Wood Island and enjoy a guided tour of the lighthouse. Be sure to check their website for tour hours and availability. www.woodislandlighthouse.org
Volunteer-led tours of the historic lighthouse and Keeper's House -- fascinating! Book a reservation early as they fill quickly (even a month ahead). Tour incudes the brief ride on the launch boat to the island.
Also a very nice ~30 minute kayak from Vine's Landing in Biddeford Pool out to Wood Island. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the tides & currents to time your kayaking so that you're not fighting the current through ""the Gut"" when you depart or especially when you return to Vine's Landing.
A great ~30 minute kayak from the Biddeford Pool Yacht Club
Stunning, expansive views of Portland. Long, flat trail along the water's edge -- for walking & biking. Get take-out in Portland and bring it to the Promenade for a picture-perfect picnic. Just beautiful!
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade TrailStunning, expansive views of Portland. Long, flat trail along the water's edge -- for walking & biking. Get take-out in Portland and bring it to the Promenade for a picture-perfect picnic. Just beautiful!
Recommended Hikes: Cadillac Mountain, The Beehive
$30 per vehicle or $15 per person
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Great Head Trail (Acadia National Park)
Great Head Trail (Acadia National Park)Recommended Hikes: Cadillac Mountain, The Beehive
$30 per vehicle or $15 per person
It’s wonderful place to spend a day or afternoon exploring trails, taking in the magnificent view from the summit, or enjoying a picnic under a canopy of trees. One of the original five state parks, Bradbury Mountain was acquired by the Federal government in 1939.
124 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนสาธารณะรัฐ Bradbury Mountain
528 Hallowell RdIt’s wonderful place to spend a day or afternoon exploring trails, taking in the magnificent view from the summit, or enjoying a picnic under a canopy of trees. One of the original five state parks, Bradbury Mountain was acquired by the Federal government in 1939.
Recommended Hikes: Mount Megunticook, Mount Battie
$6 per non-Maine resident adult
163 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast RdRecommended Hikes: Mount Megunticook, Mount Battie
$6 per non-Maine resident adult
Outdoor Activities
One of the last remaining drive in movie theaters! $15 per vehicle
Go to their website to see what's showing thesacodrivein.com.
41 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdOne of the last remaining drive in movie theaters! $15 per vehicle
Go to their website to see what's showing thesacodrivein.com.
Smitty's Cinema Biddeford
420 Alfred StMovie theater with food, cocktails and waitress service
Terrific water park. Check their website for discount days (usually Mondays)
67 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Aquaboggan Water Park
980 Portland RdTerrific water park. Check their website for discount days (usually Mondays)
Amusement park and water rides. Check their website for discount days.
137 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdAmusement park and water rides. Check their website for discount days.
Just because....Who would've ever thought this would be "a thing?!" You've got to try it. Good for multi-generations -- anyone 13+ years of age. Easy activity & a good "outing" for a group vacationing together.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Axe Pit
333 Clarks Pond PkwyJust because....Who would've ever thought this would be "a thing?!" You've got to try it. Good for multi-generations -- anyone 13+ years of age. Easy activity & a good "outing" for a group vacationing together.
Aquaholics Surf Shop
166 Port RdGreat surfing gear, rentals, instructors, classes.
Fun And Sun Rentals
10 Snow Canning RdFunAndSunRentals.com
They'll deliver gear right to your door!
Haven't tried it yet, but have seen lots of people jet skiing on the Saco River
Old Orchard Beach Jet Ski Rentals
5 Bay AveHaven't tried it yet, but have seen lots of people jet skiing on the Saco River
Super nice owner/guide -- patient & kind even with the most apprehensive beginners! He'll bring all the gear & have it set up for you at Vine's Landing directly in Biddeford Pool.
Gone With the Wind
524 Pool StSuper nice owner/guide -- patient & kind even with the most apprehensive beginners! He'll bring all the gear & have it set up for you at Vine's Landing directly in Biddeford Pool.
Trina Lyn Fishing Charters
5 Bay AveUNE has a very well equipped gym and allows guests for a reasonable fee. Call ahead for hours & guest restrictions! (207) 602-2546 is the lobby info desk.
The Campus Center is home to a gym, fitness center, six-lane pool, group exercise room, locker rooms and saunas as well as the campus bookstore and the box office.
The fitness center offers cardio machines, free weights, power lifting equipment, and functional equipment -- somewhat dated but all equipment works well and certainly is clean.
Personal trainers are also available to conduct assessments and create personalized fitness plans.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
University of New England - Biddeford Campus
11 Hills Beach RdUNE has a very well equipped gym and allows guests for a reasonable fee. Call ahead for hours & guest restrictions! (207) 602-2546 is the lobby info desk.
The Campus Center is home to a gym, fitness center, six-lane pool, group exercise room, locker rooms and saunas as well as the campus bookstore and the box office.
The fitness center offers cardio machines, free weights, power lifting equipment, and functional equipment -- somewhat dated but all equipment works well and certainly is clean.
Personal trainers are also available to conduct assessments and create personalized fitness plans.
Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland Rd25+ rides, 20 waterslides and 2 pools
General ticket: $26/person (includes all day unlimited use of all pools, slides and mini-golf)
67 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Aquaboggan Water Park
980 Portland RdGeneral ticket: $26/person (includes all day unlimited use of all pools, slides and mini-golf)
The owners are the best! They also own an alpaca farm. They usually have produce available as well including corn on the cob, pickling cucumbers, green peppers and zucchini
Dragonfly Meadow Blueberry Farm
1 West LnThe owners are the best! They also own an alpaca farm. They usually have produce available as well including corn on the cob, pickling cucumbers, green peppers and zucchini
Strawberry season is usually early June- early July. They also have blueberries from late July- early August
Lavigne Strawberry Farm
158 Whichers Mill RdStrawberry season is usually early June- early July. They also have blueberries from late July- early August
Ives Berry Farm
133 Flag Pond RdOpen late July to early August
Only about a 20-30 minute drive. 5 different restaurants and 5 bars. Also has a fun arcade and small amusement park for kids
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Old Orchard Beach Pier
2 Old Orchard StreetOnly about a 20-30 minute drive. 5 different restaurants and 5 bars. Also has a fun arcade and small amusement park for kids
The owners are SO incredibly nice. If you call them up, you can set up a time to come visit the alpacas and pet them. They usually have around ~40 alpacas. They are also always looking for volunteers so if you are interested in volunteering around a farm for a day and learning about some alpacas, these are your people!
East Coast Alpacas
21 Clearview DrThe owners are SO incredibly nice. If you call them up, you can set up a time to come visit the alpacas and pet them. They usually have around ~40 alpacas. They are also always looking for volunteers so if you are interested in volunteering around a farm for a day and learning about some alpacas, these are your people!
A working farm with lots of learning activities, goat yoga (Ashley Flowers Yoga) and dairy store.
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Smiling Hill Farm
781 County RdA working farm with lots of learning activities, goat yoga (Ashley Flowers Yoga) and dairy store.
Shopping
Outlet stores for just about every brand you can imagine. Anchored by LL Bean
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Freeport
Outlet stores for just about every brand you can imagine. Anchored by LL Bean
Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress StExcellent bike shop -- rentals, repairs
Biddeford Pool's local village store. Groceries and other essentials. Delicious take-out! Eat on the picnic tables out back overlooking Saco Bay. Order lobster rolls, Salmon BLT, or "Maine on a Plate" - among many other options.
Best view in Southern Maine.
Goldthwaite’s Grocery Store
9 L.B. Orcutt BlvdBiddeford Pool's local village store. Groceries and other essentials. Delicious take-out! Eat on the picnic tables out back overlooking Saco Bay. Order lobster rolls, Salmon BLT, or "Maine on a Plate" - among many other options.
Best view in Southern Maine.
Excellent prices, best produce. They'll cook LOBSTERS for take-out. Order as soon as you arrive to the store. Ready in ~15 minutes.
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Market Basket
220 Mariner WyExcellent prices, best produce. They'll cook LOBSTERS for take-out. Order as soon as you arrive to the store. Ready in ~15 minutes.
Walmart Supercenter
50 Boulder WayPossibly the larges store I've ever been to .... that says it all.
Shaw's
4 Scamman StHannaford Supermarket
532 Main StAMAZING prices on a fantastic selection of produce & international foods!! Not the "picture-perfect" display you'd find at Whole Foods, but produce is excellent and very inexpensive! It was easy to identify the popular items by their scarcity among the shelves. We were able to find a plethora of snacks that my wife, and her exhaustive list of food sensitivities, could have for incredibly low prices.
Then, the frozen food section -- MASSIVE!
Tran's Market
129 Elm StAMAZING prices on a fantastic selection of produce & international foods!! Not the "picture-perfect" display you'd find at Whole Foods, but produce is excellent and very inexpensive! It was easy to identify the popular items by their scarcity among the shelves. We were able to find a plethora of snacks that my wife, and her exhaustive list of food sensitivities, could have for incredibly low prices.
Then, the frozen food section -- MASSIVE!
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StLocated in Portland, ME which is about 25 miles from Biddeford
Liberty Graphics Company Store
10 Moulton StAwesome t-shirts (very Maine)
Stores include: Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, The Body Shop, Eddie Bauer, Express, H&M, Hollister, Loft, Lush, Macy's, Old Navy, Pandora, Pier 1, Pink, Pottery Barn… (much more)
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The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdStores include: Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, The Body Shop, Eddie Bauer, Express, H&M, Hollister, Loft, Lush, Macy's, Old Navy, Pandora, Pier 1, Pink, Pottery Barn… (much more)
Stores include: Olympia Sports, Big Lots, Planet Fitness, Radio Shak, Sears, Goodwill…
5 Points Shopping Center
420 Alfred StStores include: Olympia Sports, Big Lots, Planet Fitness, Radio Shak, Sears, Goodwill…
Closest to Mermaid for quick groceries, gasoline, propane. Convenience store with some prepared food, pizza, some produce & groceries, lots of snacks, beer.
Across from University of New England on Route 9
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Sea Star Market
584 Pool StClosest to Mermaid for quick groceries, gasoline, propane. Convenience store with some prepared food, pizza, some produce & groceries, lots of snacks, beer.
Across from University of New England on Route 9
Essentials
Excellent medical facility -- part of the overall Maine Medical Center headquartered in Portland.
Urgent care (non-emergency) offered as well.
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Southern Maine Medical Center
1 Medical Center DrExcellent medical facility -- part of the overall Maine Medical Center headquartered in Portland.
Urgent care (non-emergency) offered as well.
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Getting Around
Amtrak's Downeaster train runs several times a day Boston to/from Portland, stopping in Saco/Biddeford which is just 5 miles from our home. Easy and affordable! ~$18-20 one way
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Saco Station
138 Main StAmtrak's Downeaster train runs several times a day Boston to/from Portland, stopping in Saco/Biddeford which is just 5 miles from our home. Easy and affordable! ~$18-20 one way
Portland International Jetport
1001 Westbrook StNeighborhoods
Half way between Biddeford Pool and Kennebunkport. Quaint fishing village with several excellent restaurants.
Terrific bike ride (9 miles each way) from our house to the tip of Cape Porpoise. Get lobster rolls/fried clams at the Cape Pier Chowder House & eat at picnic tables on their pier deck. Perfect day!
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Cape Porpoise
Half way between Biddeford Pool and Kennebunkport. Quaint fishing village with several excellent restaurants.
Terrific bike ride (9 miles each way) from our house to the tip of Cape Porpoise. Get lobster rolls/fried clams at the Cape Pier Chowder House & eat at picnic tables on their pier deck. Perfect day!
Home to the President Bush family compound, Kennebunkport is a "happening" yet quaint & classic Southern Maine beach village. Fantastic shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Lots to do & see! Just 15 minutes from Biddeford Pool.
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Kennebunkport
Home to the President Bush family compound, Kennebunkport is a "happening" yet quaint & classic Southern Maine beach village. Fantastic shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Lots to do & see! Just 15 minutes from Biddeford Pool.