Old Orchard Beach is a very old oceanside town. First settled in 1653, it has beautiful Victorian cottages and old buildings. It is built on the site of an old abandoned apple orchard known as the Rogers homestead. It is also home to the seaside amusement park known as Palace Playland, which is one of the older vintage amusement parks in New England boasting features like hand-carved carousels and a brand new super-large Ferris Wheel. Another feature is a pier, first built in 1898 read more...
