Saco Guidebook
Food Scene
The Saco Scoop
209 Main StBest ice cream in the area.
Quiero Cafe
8 Pepperell SquareA great option when want something a little different.
Home of the Giant Chocolate Moose with tons of candies, chocolates, and Maine gifts
Len Libby Candies
419 US-1Home of the Giant Chocolate Moose with tons of candies, chocolates, and Maine gifts
We've been to Mexico and lived in San Diego for years, gobbling up authentic Mexican cooking. We know what burritos and tacos should taste like. This place is actually pretty good.
Taqueria 207
2 Ocean Park RoadWe've been to Mexico and lived in San Diego for years, gobbling up authentic Mexican cooking. We know what burritos and tacos should taste like. This place is actually pretty good.
Traditions
162 Main StLocal Italian trattoria
Serving Greek style pizza for 50 years, note it's cash only and only take out service.
Pro tip: ask for your pizza to be baked in the old oven.
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Pizza By Alex
93 Alfred StServing Greek style pizza for 50 years, note it's cash only and only take out service.
Pro tip: ask for your pizza to be baked in the old oven.
The Holy Donut
398 U.S. 1Local donut shop that makes donuts from Maine potatoes!
Family run and lots of flavors, don't forget to ask for seasonal berry availability!
Harmon's Dairy Bar
Family run and lots of flavors, don't forget to ask for seasonal berry availability!
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RoadA must go for donuts and breakfast.
A local favorite in a unique trolley car that serves breakfast and lunch
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Palace Diner
18 Franklin StA local favorite in a unique trolley car that serves breakfast and lunch
Pool Street Market
77 Pool StExcellent lobster rolls and Italian sandwiches for cheap!
Must Go
One of the few in the US still operation.
Movies summer long.
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The Saco Drive In
969 Portland RoadOne of the few in the US still operation.
Movies summer long.
Old Orchard Beach
Awesome beach especially at low tide.
Aquaboggan Water Park
980 Portland RoadFun water park for fam.
Feed deer that walk right to you and see other cool animals, too.
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York's Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park RoadFeed deer that walk right to you and see other cool animals, too.
Schooner Miniature Golf & Ice Cream
58 Ocean Park RoadEnjoy some mini-golf and ice cream! Cant beat that.
Splashtown is the place for thrilling water slides. Get there by 10:30 when they open and be ahead of the crowd.
Funtown is the amusement park side with a log flume, pirate ship, and other familiar rides.
Funtown Parkway
Splashtown is the place for thrilling water slides. Get there by 10:30 when they open and be ahead of the crowd.
Funtown is the amusement park side with a log flume, pirate ship, and other familiar rides.
Goose Rocks Beach
Large and beautiful local beach.
Palace Playland
1 Old Orchard StreetArchades and rides next to the ocean? Yes, please!
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Road45 minutes away with trails and great views.
Enjoy a scenic drive to Kennebunk and check out this historical gem that houses almost 70,000 artifacts that illustrate the history of the area. They have limited hours so be sure to plan ahead.
Then, head a little further to Kennebunkport and enjoy a cute, coastal town!
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Brick Store Museum
117 Main StEnjoy a scenic drive to Kennebunk and check out this historical gem that houses almost 70,000 artifacts that illustrate the history of the area. They have limited hours so be sure to plan ahead.
Then, head a little further to Kennebunkport and enjoy a cute, coastal town!
Make a day trip out this museum visit, as the drive is an hour, and shows you how different the Maine coast can be from town-to-town.
Make reservations for a tour this "immersive exhibit that will give you the sensation of standing at the top of a lighthouse. Outdoors, stroll through the country’s only surviving shipyard to see where large wooden sailing vessels were once built."
They also offer daily cruises to see lighthouses and see up-close the Navy ships being build at Bath Iron Works.
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Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington StreetMake a day trip out this museum visit, as the drive is an hour, and shows you how different the Maine coast can be from town-to-town.
Make reservations for a tour this "immersive exhibit that will give you the sensation of standing at the top of a lighthouse. Outdoors, stroll through the country’s only surviving shipyard to see where large wooden sailing vessels were once built."
They also offer daily cruises to see lighthouses and see up-close the Navy ships being build at Bath Iron Works.
Opened until Oct 31st with a small admission fee, this farm is awesome! You can feed goats and sheep, and see all kinds of animals grazing, napping, and playing in the mud.
Take a break for lunch right there at the farm and top it off with homemade ice cream.
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Smiling Hill Farm
781 County RoadOpened until Oct 31st with a small admission fee, this farm is awesome! You can feed goats and sheep, and see all kinds of animals grazing, napping, and playing in the mud.
Take a break for lunch right there at the farm and top it off with homemade ice cream.
See Maine in a fun, new way with a class through LL Bean's Outdoor Discovery Programs. Try out archery, fly fishing, kayaking, and more!
Go to their website (or LL Bean's) for the calendar!
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs
See Maine in a fun, new way with a class through LL Bean's Outdoor Discovery Programs. Try out archery, fly fishing, kayaking, and more!
Go to their website (or LL Bean's) for the calendar!
Sightseeing
Really nice hike. Kids enjoy story plaques along easy trail. Varying terrain available. Shaded and lovely.
Clifford Park
Really nice hike. Kids enjoy story plaques along easy trail. Varying terrain available. Shaded and lovely.
Hike from the Atlantic to Sebago Lake or pick a section. The following link shows the map of hiking trails to choose from https://www.sebagotothesea.org/
Sebago to the Sea Trail Parking
814-832 Baxter BoulevardHike from the Atlantic to Sebago Lake or pick a section. The following link shows the map of hiking trails to choose from https://www.sebagotothesea.org/
It's an hour away and parking may be limited, but once you're there, it's a really cool place. Built in 1864 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the structure is large and iconic. There's also a long beach area.
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Popham Beach
It's an hour away and parking may be limited, but once you're there, it's a really cool place. Built in 1864 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the structure is large and iconic. There's also a long beach area.
The famous 'Portland Headlight' is actually in Cape Elizabeth. It's a beautiful structure with hiking trails around it, making for a fun visit with amazing views.
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Cape Elizabeth
The famous 'Portland Headlight' is actually in Cape Elizabeth. It's a beautiful structure with hiking trails around it, making for a fun visit with amazing views.
"Starting in the latter part of the 19th century, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rail only two feet apart."
You can ride them today!
Options include Rales 'n Ales, Ice Cream Train, Cork & Rail (wine), and daily train rides.
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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
"Starting in the latter part of the 19th century, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rail only two feet apart."
You can ride them today!
Options include Rales 'n Ales, Ice Cream Train, Cork & Rail (wine), and daily train rides.
This is the most photographed lighthouse in Maine. There is a hiking trail along the water's edge and a small beach and grassy area.
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Portland Head Lighthouse
12 Captain Strout CirThis is the most photographed lighthouse in Maine. There is a hiking trail along the water's edge and a small beach and grassy area.
City/town information
LL Bean is there, a cool candy shop, Mangy Moose is a fun gift shop. And those mini whoopie pies you got as a welcoming gift? We buy them at Wicked Whoopies where they sell original size and different flavors.
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Freeport
LL Bean is there, a cool candy shop, Mangy Moose is a fun gift shop. And those mini whoopie pies you got as a welcoming gift? We buy them at Wicked Whoopies where they sell original size and different flavors.
Another must-go area for first-timers. Portland is a blend of new and trendy and historical. Walk around, catch a sunset cruise, try DeMillo's floating restaurant, or check-out the shops.
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Portland
Another must-go area for first-timers. Portland is a blend of new and trendy and historical. Walk around, catch a sunset cruise, try DeMillo's floating restaurant, or check-out the shops.
Kittery
Outlet shopping!
Saco
Enjoy our little neighborhood shops.
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Rentals or cruises
Local rental places:
Gone with the Wind
Coastal Maine Kayak & Bike
Captain Joes Cruises
Rugosa Lobster Tours
Huwag palampasin
Local Hiking is Fantastic Here
Google Maps will show you several local hiking trails depending on your preference: woodsy, rivers, waterfalls, ocean, and sometimes a combination of all.