Biddeford
is a city of 21,000, located between the towns of Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach, in the southwestern coastal region along the I-95 corridor. It is comprised of the smaller distinct villages of Biddeford Pool, Hills Beach and Fortune Rocks. Biddeford and its’ sister city, Saco are called “The scenic twin cities of Southern Maine.” This unique area is one of the most scenic in Maine with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities including swimming and other beach activities, boating and fishing, hiking and biking, sea kayaking, ocean sightseeing cruises, golf and nearby amusement parks. Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford is a lovely beach just over two miles long, popular for swimming and with birdwatching nearby. Biddeford’s downtown area is filled with historic buildings and churches, and just a few miles east of the City Center lies ten miles of magnificent coastline with sandy beaches and rocky cliffs. To the west are rolling hills and horse farms, creating a peaceful, rural landscape. Just three miles northeast of Biddeford is Old Orchard Beach, home to a popular seaside amusement park that resembles Coney Island. Here, the pier is lined with shops, restaurants, midway games, rides and a video arcade. In the summertime, visitors enjoy fireworks on Old Orchard Beach next to the pier. Other area attractions include the Biddeford Pool & Wood Island Lighthouse and the Kennebunkport Dock Square.
Surrounding areas: Ocean Park, Maine (3.4 mi), Old Orchard Beach, Maine (3.7 mi), Biddeford Pool, Maine (6.2 mi), Kennebunk, Maine (8.5 mi), Kennebunkport, Maine (9.2 mi), Scarborough, Maine (9.2 mi), Higgins Beach, Maine (9.9 mi)
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Biddeford Vacation Rentals
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Biddeford Weather & Climate
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The southwestern coast of Maine, near %u201CThe Kennebunks%u201D and the New Hampshire border, has a four season climate that is highly changeable, that is, it can go from sunny to stormy rather quickly. Generally, summers are a few degrees warmer than further up the coast, near Acadia National Park, however summer temperatures still seldom go above 80 degrees F. Thunderstorms are possible and fog is common along the coast in June, July and August. . The average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches. In September, clear, sunny days and cool nights bring on the spectacular colors of fall. Temperatures continue to cool down through October and November, with wintry weather arriving around Thanksgiving time. Winters are cold in Maine, but not unbearable, and the generally snow melts quickly in areas right along the coast.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
11°F |
3.94 in. |
34°F |
| February |
34°F |
13°F |
3.41 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
23°F |
4.26 in. |
37°F |
| April |
51°F |
32°F |
4.33 in. |
40°F |
| May |
61°F |
41°F |
4.32 in. |
49°F |
| June |
70°F |
51°F |
3.38 in. |
56°F |
| July |
76°F |
57°F |
3.01 in. |
60°F |
| August |
75°F |
55°F |
3.02 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
47°F |
3.65 in. |
59°F |
| October |
58°F |
35°F |
4.77 in. |
52°F |
| November |
48°F |
29°F |
4.63 in. |
47°F |
| December |
37°F |
18°F |
4.35 in. |
39°F |
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Biddeford Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 12 miles northeast of Biddeford in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 14 miles west of Biddeford in Sanford, Maine, the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located roughly 34 miles southwest of Biddeford in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Concord Municipal airport (CON) located around 56 miles west of Biddeford in Concord, New Hampshire, and finally the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 62 miles southwest of Biddeford in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Biddeford Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 4.2 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 23.6 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 49.0 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 56.1 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 61.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 64.8 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 71.8 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 81.8 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 81.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 33.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Dutch Elm Golf Club | Arundel | ME | 7.8 mi. | | | Cape Arundel Golf Club | Kennebunkport | ME | 9.2 mi. | | | Nonesuch River Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 9.2 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 9.2 mi. | | | Pleasant Hill Country Club | Scarborough | ME | 10.0 mi. | | | Webhannet Golf Club | Kennebunk | ME | 10.1 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 11.5 mi. | | | Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | 11.7 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 12.7 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 13.0 mi. | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 15.1 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 15.5 mi. | | | Sanford Golf Club | Sanford | ME | 16.4 mi. | | | Cape Neddick Country Club | Ogunquit | ME | 19.6 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 23.0 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 23.7 mi. | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 24.9 mi. | | | Links at Outlook | South Berwick | ME | 25.5 mi. | | | Sunningdale Golf Club | Somersworth | NH | 26.0 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 27.5 mi. | | | Province Lake Golf Course | Parsonsfield | ME | 28.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 41.0 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 48.0 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 57.3 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 57.9 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 61.1 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 64.0 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 65.3 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 70.7 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 71.8 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 72.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 73.6 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 76.4 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 80.4 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 81.9 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 82.2 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 85.2 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 87.0 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 101.3 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 102.0 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 102.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 7.5 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 8.4 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 12.6 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 13.6 mi. | | | Vaughan Woods State Park | | ME | 27.0 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 28.5 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 30.2 mi. | | | Fort McClary State Park | | ME | 31.1 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 31.3 mi. | | | Odiorne Point State Park | | NH | 34.7 mi. | | | Wentworth State Park | | NH | 35.3 mi. | | | Wallis Sands State Park | | NH | 35.5 mi. | | | Rye Harbor State Park | | NH | 37.2 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 38.1 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 38.3 mi. | | | Jenness Beach State Park | | NH | 38.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 9.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 14.8 mi. | (History) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 15.3 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 15.3 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 15.3 mi. | (History) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 25.3 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 38.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 84.3 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 84.3 mi. | |
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