Saco Guidebook
Food Scene
The Saco Scoop
209 Main StBest ice cream in the area.
Quiero Cafe
3 Deering AveA great option when want something a little different.
Home of the Giant Chocolate Moose with tons of candies, chocolates, and Maine gifts
11 locals recommend
Len Libby Chocolates
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.
8 locals recommend
Taqueria 207
2 Ocean Park RdWe'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.
16 locals recommend
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
194 Park AveLocal 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
Spurwink RoadFamily run and lots of flavors, don't forget to ask for seasonal berry availability!
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdA must go for donuts and breakfast.
A local favorite in a unique trolley car that serves breakfast and lunch
35 locals recommend
Palace Diner
18 Franklin StA local favorite in a unique trolley car that serves breakfast and lunch
Fresh lobster to cook at home. Check the hours first before you go!
40 locals recommend
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfFresh lobster to cook at home. Check the hours first before you go!
Fish, fresh meats, desserts, wine, deli sandwiches, salad counter, etc.
21 locals recommend
On The Vine Marketplace - Scarborough
591 US-1Fish, fresh meats, desserts, wine, deli sandwiches, salad counter, etc.
The absolute best dessert place you'll ever go to. The flavors are out of this world.
14 locals recommend
Gross Confection Bar
172 Middle StThe absolute best dessert place you'll ever go to. The flavors are out of this world.
The unassuming burger joint makes the best burgers around. They also service breakfast. We love this place!
The Hamburger Stand, Inc.
The unassuming burger joint makes the best burgers around. They also service breakfast. We love this place!
Must Go
Old Orchard Beach
Awesome beach especially at low tide.
Aquaboggan Water Park
980 Portland RdFun water park for fam.
Feed deer that walk right to you and see other cool animals, too.
77 locals recommend
York's Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park RdFeed deer that walk right to you and see other cool animals, too.
Enjoy some mini-golf and ice cream! Cant beat that.
11 locals recommend
Schooner Miniature Golf & Ice Cream
58 Ocean Park RdEnjoy 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
Funtown ParkwaySplashtown 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 StArchades and rides next to the ocean? Yes, please!
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Rd45 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!
17 locals recommend
The 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.
121 locals recommend
Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington StMake 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.
23 locals recommend
Smiling Hill Farm
781 County RdOpened 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
11 Desert RoadSee 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!
Maine Silverball Tavern
This awesome pinball arcade & tavern is a 5 min walk around the corner.
We go every year for blueberries. Check their FB or website for days open and what's available for picking. It's worth it!
8 locals recommend
Libby & Son U-Picks
86 Sawyer Mountain RdWe go every year for blueberries. Check their FB or website for days open and what's available for picking. It's worth it!
Sightseeing
Really nice hike. Kids enjoy story plaques along easy trail. Varying terrain available. Shaded and lovely.
11 locals recommend
Clifford Park
Pool StreetReally nice hike. Kids enjoy story plaques along easy trail. Varying terrain available. Shaded and lovely.
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.
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdIt'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.
17 locals recommend
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.
31 locals recommend
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
49 Thames St"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.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleThis is the most photographed lighthouse in Maine. There is a hiking trail along the water's edge and a small beach and grassy area.
This is a great park to visit. Bring hotdogs for roasting at one of the grills. There's a playground, bathrooms, trails, and you can walk right out onto the rocks to the ocean's edge.
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrThis is a great park to visit. Bring hotdogs for roasting at one of the grills. There's a playground, bathrooms, trails, and you can walk right out onto the rocks to the ocean's edge.
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.
202 locals recommend
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.
273 locals recommend
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.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Rentals or cruises
Local rental places:
Gone with the Wind
Coastal Maine Kayak & Bike
Captain Joes Cruises
Rugosa Lobster Tours
Don't miss
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.