Old Orchard Beach:
Old Orchard Beach has been welcoming tourists and families to its beautiful 7-mile stretch of perfect sand beach for over 170 years. Families love all of the family-friendly activities and amusement parks including the veritable beach front Palace Playland Park including a thrilling roller coaster, water ride, huge Arcade, and rides for all ages. There is nightly entertainment including dancing at the end of the Pier, plus weekly fireworks and concerts, world-class golf, fabulous fishing, whale watch tours, bird-watching and so much more. Old Orchard’s Pier is the center of the recreational offerings. Extending nearly 500 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Pier features shops, eateries, games of skill, and nightlife. For additional information about the area’s lodging, dining, attractions, and shopping below are links to help you locate what and where you would like to go and venture during your stay at The Grand Victorian Oceanfront Retreat.
World Famous Pier:
The World Famous Old Orchard Beach Pier is not only steps from the Grand Victorian, it's part of the view from your fabulous private balcony in our unit. The Pier is home to fantastic foods, exciting entertainment venues and super shopping boutiques! Extending more than four hundred feet into the Atlantic Ocean from the heart of Old Orchard Beach, the Pier offers daily entertainment in its many Nightclubs, great tasting foods and local cuisines in several Restaurants, fine gifts and novelty shopping, and Watercraft rentals for those seeking adventure on the high seas!
Events:
Weekly Concerts in Town Square all Summer, literally three stories below your private balcony. Free shows from Capricorn Productions every Monday and Tuesday night at 7pm in season. Fireworks: Starting June 26th every Thursday evening through Labor Day at 9:45 pm on the beach next to The Pier, and again, a bird's eye POV from your private balcony! Sponsored by Palace Playland, The Pier, and other local businesses. Also July 4th! Ocean Park Music Festival Sunday evening live music at the Temple on Temple Ave (7:30pm). Chautauqua Weeks inspirational services. July 4 – Fireworks In The Square… On the beach next to the Old Orchard Beach Pier.
