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Biddeford-Pool
is a beautiful coastal town in southern Maine, along the banks of the Saco River near the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Biddeford-Saco area, which includes several small, distinct villages, including Biddeford Pool. Settled in the 1600s, the Biddeford Pool area has a long, rich history and today remains a thriving city at the center of southern Maine's coastal attractions. The town of Biddeford is ideally situated along the I-95 corridor, just 15 miles south of Portland. Here, you will find miles of unspoiled beaches, rolling hills, pastures and tranquil horse farms. Old Orchard Beach has seven miles of wide, sandy beach for swimming and other beach activities and is also home to Palace Playland, an amusement park with 22 rides, a waterslide and a 24,000 square foot video arcade. Biddeford Pool and the coastal Maine area has unique shopping from outlet stores to specialty shops and art galleries. Visitors delight in the outstanding lobster and seafood restaurants in Biddeford Pool. You can choose to dine indoors or out, or order take out and picnic along the scenic rocky coastline. Either way is a delightful culinary experience! This diverse town has several city parks and other recreational facilities, affordable lodging and easy access to other southern Maine attractions, making Biddeford Pool a good choice to base your family vacation.
Surrounding areas: Ocean Park, Maine (4.4 mi), Old Orchard Beach, Maine (5.2 mi), Saco, Maine (6.1 mi), Biddeford, Maine (6.2 mi), Kennebunkport, Maine (8.1 mi), Higgins Beach, Maine (8.9 mi), Kennebunk, Maine (10.2 mi)
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Biddeford Pool Vacation Rentals
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Biddeford Pool Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| The Nautilus Guest House | | Ocean Park, ME | 4.4 mi. | (207) 934-2021 | | Inn At Goose Rocks | 71 Dyke Rd | Kennebunkport, ME | 4.5 mi. | (207) 967-5425 | | Waves Oceanfront Resort | 87 West Grand Ave | Old Orchard Beach, ME | 4.8 mi. | (207) 934-4949 | | Old Colonial Motel | 61 W Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 4.9 mi. | (207) 934-9862 | | Kebek Motel 3 | 53 W Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.0 mi. | (207) 934-5253 | | Copley & Lareine Motels | Harrisburg St | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.3 mi. | (207) 934-2011 | | Crest Motel | 35 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.3 mi. | (207) 934-4060 | | Norman's Motel | 205 Saco Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.3 mi. | (207) 934-2201 | | Tiffany's Senior Village | 7 SMT St | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.3 mi. | (207) 934-7600 | | Biaritz Motel | 78 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.5 mi. | (207) 934-2983 | | Friendship Motor Inn | 167 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 5.8 mi. | (207) 934-4644 | | Rodeway Inn- Saco/Old Orchard Beach | 21 Ocean Park Rd | Saco, ME | 6.0 mi. | (207) 282-5569 | | Hampton Inn | 48 Industrial Park Rd | Saco, ME | 7.2 mi. | (207) 282-7222 | | Comfort Suites - Biddeford | 45 Barra Rd | Biddeford, ME | 7.4 mi. | (207) 294-6464 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 352 North St | Saco, ME | 7.6 mi. | (207) 286-9600 | | The Captain Lord Mansion | | Kennebunkport, ME | 8.4 mi. | (207) 967-3141 | | Nonantum Resort | 95 Ocean Ave | Kennebunkport, ME | 8.7 mi. | (800) 552-5651 | | Schooner Inn | 127 Ocean Ave | Kennebunkport, ME | 8.9 mi. | (207) 967-5333 | | The Colony Hotel | 144 Ocean Ave Box 511 | Kennebunkport, ME | 8.9 mi. | (207) 967-4374 | | Higgins Beach Inn | 34 Ocean Ave | Scarborough, ME | 9.0 mi. | (207) 883-6684 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Portland Scarboro | 66 SPG St | Scarborough, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 883-0300 | | Millbrook Motel | 321 US Rt 1 | Scarborough, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 883-6004 | | The Seasons Inn Of The Kennebunks | 55 York St | Kennebunk, ME | 10.7 mi. | (207) 985-6100 | | Extended Stay America | 2 Ashley Dr | Scarborough, ME | 12.1 mi. | (207) 883-0554 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Scarborough/Portland | 800 Roundwood Dr | Portland Scarborough, ME | 12.3 mi. | (207) 883-0400 | | Towne Place Suites By Marriott | 700 Roundwood Dr | Scarborough, ME | 12.3 mi. | (207) 883-6800 | | Best Western Merry Manor Inn | 700 Main St | South Portland, ME | 12.4 mi. | (207) 774-6151 | | Howard Johnson-s Portland | 675 Main St | South Portland, ME | 12.4 mi. | (207) 775-5343 | | Hampton Inn | 171 Philbrook Ave | South Portland, ME | 12.9 mi. | (207) 773-4400 | | Days Inn | 461 Maine Mall Rd | South Portland, ME | 13.0 mi. | (207) 772-3450 | | Econo Lodge South Portland | 80 John Roberts Rd | South Portland, ME | 13.0 mi. | (207) 772-3838 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Portland/Maine Mall | 2 Cummings Rd | Scarborough, ME | 13.1 mi. | (207) 883-0300 | | Sheraton South Portland | 363 Maine Mall Rd | South Portland, ME | 13.2 mi. | (207) 775-6161 | | Peter A Mckernan Hospitality CTR The | Fort Rd | South Portand, ME | 13.6 mi. | (207) 767-9672 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 303 Sable Oaks Dr | South Portland, ME | 13.6 mi. | (207) 775-3900 | | Marriott Hotel | 200 Sable Oaks Dr | South Portland, ME | 13.6 mi. | (207) 871-8000 | | Comfort Inn | 90 Maine Mall Rd | South Portland, ME | 13.8 mi. | (207) 775-0409 | | Congdon's Resort | 1072 PO Rd | Wells, ME | 14.2 mi. | (207) 646-6171 | | Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort | | Wells, ME | 14.2 mi. | (207) 646-2831 | | Usa Inn | 1017 PO Rd | Wells, ME | 14.2 mi. | (207) 646-9313 |
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Biddeford Pool Weather & Climate
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The southwestern coast of Maine, near "The Kennebunks" 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 Pool Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 14 miles north of Biddeford Pool in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 18 miles west of Biddeford Pool in Sanford, Maine, the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located roughly 34 miles southwest of Biddeford Pool in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Concord Municipal airport (CON) located around 60 miles west of Biddeford Pool in Concord, New Hampshire, and finally the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 64 miles southwest of Biddeford Pool in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Biddeford Pool Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 5.3 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 6.1 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 22.8 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 48.4 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 62.0 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 62.3 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 65.2 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 73.2 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 87.6 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 87.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 6.1 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 32.9 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 117.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Biddeford Saco Country Club | Saco | ME | 5.9 mi. | | | Dutch Elm Golf Club | Arundel | ME | 7.3 mi. | | | Cape Arundel Golf Club | Kennebunkport | ME | 8.1 mi. | | | Webhannet Golf Club | Kennebunk | ME | 9.9 mi. | | | Nonesuch River Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 10.4 mi. | | | Pleasant Hill Country Club | Scarborough | ME | 10.4 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 10.4 mi. | | | Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | 13.7 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 15.0 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 15.2 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 15.7 mi. | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 15.9 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 18.5 mi. | | | Cape Neddick Country Club | Ogunquit | ME | 19.3 mi. | | | Sanford Golf Club | Sanford | ME | 21.0 mi. | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Links at Outlook | South Berwick | ME | 27.3 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 28.2 mi. | | | Sunningdale Golf Club | Somersworth | NH | 28.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 46.0 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 53.4 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 62.3 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 63.7 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 67.2 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 68.4 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 69.9 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 75.9 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 76.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 77.4 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 77.9 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 81.1 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 82.4 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 83.2 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 86.6 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 88.2 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 89.8 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 103.3 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 105.2 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 106.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 6.9 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 7.2 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 10.5 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 11.1 mi. | | | Vaughan Woods State Park | | ME | 28.5 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 28.6 mi. | | | Fort McClary State Park | | ME | 30.6 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 32.8 mi. | | | Odiorne Point State Park | | NH | 34.0 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 34.9 mi. | | | Wallis Sands State Park | | NH | 34.9 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 35.6 mi. | | | Rye Harbor State Park | | NH | 36.6 mi. | | | Jenness Beach State Park | | NH | 38.0 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 39.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 8.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 14.8 mi. | (History) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 15.9 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 15.9 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 15.9 mi. | (History) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 27.1 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 44.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 83.1 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 83.1 mi. | |
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