Guidebook for Saco

Maggie
Guidebook for Saco

Arts & Culture

The third oldest museum in Maine (1866) featuring regional fine and decorative arts and historic artifacts.
6 locals recommend
Saco Museum
371 Main St
6 locals recommend
The third oldest museum in Maine (1866) featuring regional fine and decorative arts and historic artifacts.
Check their website for the latest exhibits. Right downtown and invariably worth the visit.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend
Check their website for the latest exhibits. Right downtown and invariably worth the visit.
Since 1933 - gorgeous old playhouse just on the outskirts of downtown Ogunquit.
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main St
101 locals recommend
Since 1933 - gorgeous old playhouse just on the outskirts of downtown Ogunquit.
Historic downtown city theater.
6 locals recommend
City Theatre Associates Inc
205 Main St
6 locals recommend
Historic downtown city theater.

Shopping

Cool small consignment shop downtown.
Heart's Desire
191 Main St
Cool small consignment shop downtown.
Neat little shop featuring Maine-made products.
Stone Soup Artisans
232 Main Street
Neat little shop featuring Maine-made products.
Unlike a lot of "outlet towns", Freeport still feels like a small, historic village filled with beautiful architecture. LL Bean is a must, for both local and tourist, and is open 24/7, year round. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream is right next to the main LL Bean building. Check out the McDonald's that looks like anything but, because it's a beautiful former home. Lunch at the Muddy Rudder a few miles south of town on route 1 - lovely water views and decent food.
202 locals recommend
Freeport
202 locals recommend
Unlike a lot of "outlet towns", Freeport still feels like a small, historic village filled with beautiful architecture. LL Bean is a must, for both local and tourist, and is open 24/7, year round. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream is right next to the main LL Bean building. Check out the McDonald's that looks like anything but, because it's a beautiful former home. Lunch at the Muddy Rudder a few miles south of town on route 1 - lovely water views and decent food.
Small but very well stocked used book and CD store - not much to look at from outside, but well worth the visit. 618 Route One, Dunstan Plaza, Scarborough - next town up from Saco heading north.
Bookstop
618 US-1
Small but very well stocked used book and CD store - not much to look at from outside, but well worth the visit. 618 Route One, Dunstan Plaza, Scarborough - next town up from Saco heading north.
Excellent independent bookstore featuring author readings and events. Mostly new, but some used books as well. Parking garage next door - and Longfellow will validate your parking ticket.
25 locals recommend
Longfellow Books
1 Monument Sq
25 locals recommend
Excellent independent bookstore featuring author readings and events. Mostly new, but some used books as well. Parking garage next door - and Longfellow will validate your parking ticket.
Coffee shop, bookstore (new and used), bar/restaurant at 265 Main Street downtown Biddeford (first town south of Saco). Live music, Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sundays around 1pm.
22 locals recommend
Elements Books Coffee Beer
265 Main St
22 locals recommend
Coffee shop, bookstore (new and used), bar/restaurant at 265 Main Street downtown Biddeford (first town south of Saco). Live music, Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sundays around 1pm.
Indie bookstore (new and used) located in mall in Biddeford that also contains Target, Staples, Panera and other shops.
Nonesuch Books & Cards
403 Mariner Wy
Indie bookstore (new and used) located in mall in Biddeford that also contains Target, Staples, Panera and other shops.
Antiques, gifts, tons of cool and fun retro and non retro stuff. Big purple building just over the line into Biddeford from downtown Saco.
Lacava
12 Water St
Antiques, gifts, tons of cool and fun retro and non retro stuff. Big purple building just over the line into Biddeford from downtown Saco.
Super fun store chock full of beautiful things. Around the corner from downtown Ogunquit at 27 Beach Street, in a beautiful former home.
6 locals recommend
Spoiled Rotten
27 Beach St
6 locals recommend
Super fun store chock full of beautiful things. Around the corner from downtown Ogunquit at 27 Beach Street, in a beautiful former home.
Superfun toy store right downtown Ogunquit.
19 locals recommend
Village Toy Funatic
232 Main St
19 locals recommend
Superfun toy store right downtown Ogunquit.
LL Bean is a massive set of shops in quaint downtown Freeport. Worth the visit. I think it's 3 separate buildings + diagonally across the road in an outdoor mall is it's "outlet" store. "Bean's" as it's known to locals, is open 24/365. They literally never close.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
270 locals recommend
LL Bean is a massive set of shops in quaint downtown Freeport. Worth the visit. I think it's 3 separate buildings + diagonally across the road in an outdoor mall is it's "outlet" store. "Bean's" as it's known to locals, is open 24/365. They literally never close.
Great little book shop right in the heart of the Old Port on lower Exchange Street. Tons of neat gifts and cool non-book items, too.
6 locals recommend
Sherman's Books & Stationery
49 Exchange St
6 locals recommend
Great little book shop right in the heart of the Old Port on lower Exchange Street. Tons of neat gifts and cool non-book items, too.
Excellent, beautiful indie bookstore at the corner of Congress and India Street, a short drive from Old Port area. Author book readings, etc.
12 locals recommend
Print: A Bookstore
273 Congress St
12 locals recommend
Excellent, beautiful indie bookstore at the corner of Congress and India Street, a short drive from Old Port area. Author book readings, etc.

Parks & Nature

Ferry Beach State Park Road
Ferry Beach State Park Road
Gorgeous trails meandering among the marshes. Canoe and kayak rentals. Open June 4-5 and 7 days/week starting June 11.
39 locals recommend
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point Rd
39 locals recommend
Gorgeous trails meandering among the marshes. Canoe and kayak rentals. Open June 4-5 and 7 days/week starting June 11.
Hills Beach is a small, hidden gem located on the other side of the beautiful campus of the University of New England, in Biddeford - one town south of Saco. Park your car for free - there are limited spaces parallel to the road directly across from Bufflehead's restaurant, with walkways nearby leading to the beach. In low tide you can actually walk across the sand bar to what is, in higher tides, an island. Drive slow through the campus to avoid possible speeding tickets.
Hills Beach Road
Hills Beach Road
Hills Beach is a small, hidden gem located on the other side of the beautiful campus of the University of New England, in Biddeford - one town south of Saco. Park your car for free - there are limited spaces parallel to the road directly across from Bufflehead's restaurant, with walkways nearby leading to the beach. In low tide you can actually walk across the sand bar to what is, in higher tides, an island. Drive slow through the campus to avoid possible speeding tickets.
Just 1.5 miles from the house, established in 1844 and situated on the banks of the Saco River, with sweeping views of same (at the rear), this is a large, beautifully maintained, highly recommended place for those seeking a quiet wander, bike ride, or jog amongst old, towering trees, tons of squirrels, birds, and lovely old headstones. In spring hundreds of daffodils bloom on a sloping field overlooking the water. Check out the small, lovely 1890 Queen Anne style stone chapel towards the front of the property that is still frequently used for weddings. There is also a walking trail leading down to the water.
Laurel Hill Cemetery Associates
293 Beach Street
Just 1.5 miles from the house, established in 1844 and situated on the banks of the Saco River, with sweeping views of same (at the rear), this is a large, beautifully maintained, highly recommended place for those seeking a quiet wander, bike ride, or jog amongst old, towering trees, tons of squirrels, birds, and lovely old headstones. In spring hundreds of daffodils bloom on a sloping field overlooking the water. Check out the small, lovely 1890 Queen Anne style stone chapel towards the front of the property that is still frequently used for weddings. There is also a walking trail leading down to the water.
Although this Audubon Sanctuary is relatively small at a mere 30 acres, it contains a short but spectacular trail along the perimeter of the point providing rare public access to this stretch of the Maine Coast, and views of the Gulf of Maine and Saco Bay. The trail passes by rocky cliffs and pebble beaches as it wraps around the tip of East Point at the very tip of Biddeford Pool. Along the way you will be serenaded by the sounds of waves crashing and birds calling. On the northern side of the trail, you will have unobstructed views of Wood Island Lighthouse, which has a fascinating history and is even said to be haunted. Please be mindful of the path and possible eroded embankments, especially if you choose to veer onto the rocks at your own risk. A less obvious hazard is poison ivy, which flourishes on the point. Parking is limited at the end of Lester B Orcutt Blvd along the shoulder with room for about 6 cars. The entrance is marked on the left as you face the water where there is a short right of way trail between and around private residences which takes you to the main sanctuary trail.
12 locals recommend
East Point Sanctuary
12 locals recommend
Although this Audubon Sanctuary is relatively small at a mere 30 acres, it contains a short but spectacular trail along the perimeter of the point providing rare public access to this stretch of the Maine Coast, and views of the Gulf of Maine and Saco Bay. The trail passes by rocky cliffs and pebble beaches as it wraps around the tip of East Point at the very tip of Biddeford Pool. Along the way you will be serenaded by the sounds of waves crashing and birds calling. On the northern side of the trail, you will have unobstructed views of Wood Island Lighthouse, which has a fascinating history and is even said to be haunted. Please be mindful of the path and possible eroded embankments, especially if you choose to veer onto the rocks at your own risk. A less obvious hazard is poison ivy, which flourishes on the point. Parking is limited at the end of Lester B Orcutt Blvd along the shoulder with room for about 6 cars. The entrance is marked on the left as you face the water where there is a short right of way trail between and around private residences which takes you to the main sanctuary trail.

Food Scene

The oldest homemade ice cream parlor in Maine, featuring 40 flavors made on the premises, and in a cool retro building. Great stuff.
16 locals recommend
Garsides Ice Cream Inc
320 Ferry Rd
16 locals recommend
The oldest homemade ice cream parlor in Maine, featuring 40 flavors made on the premises, and in a cool retro building. Great stuff.
Cool place for seafood, in town for 45 years. On the road leading to Old Orchard Beach.
The Lobster Claw Pound & Restaurant
41 Ocean Park Rd
Cool place for seafood, in town for 45 years. On the road leading to Old Orchard Beach.
Excellent, very popular little place downtown Saco. Homemade fare - we've only had breakfast here which again, was excellent, but I'm sure their lunch and dinners are just as good.
13 locals recommend
The New Moon
17 Pepperell Square
13 locals recommend
Excellent, very popular little place downtown Saco. Homemade fare - we've only had breakfast here which again, was excellent, but I'm sure their lunch and dinners are just as good.
Upscale place literally steps from the beach. Dinner and Sunday brunch.
8 locals recommend
Yellowfin's
5 Temple Avenue
8 locals recommend
Upscale place literally steps from the beach. Dinner and Sunday brunch.
Totally homemade, real deal, old fashioned donuts since the 1950's. Good breakfast place, too. Very, very popular. Has a drive thru as well.
64 locals recommend
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post Rd
64 locals recommend
Totally homemade, real deal, old fashioned donuts since the 1950's. Good breakfast place, too. Very, very popular. Has a drive thru as well.
Top notch local candy shop - all made by hand on premises, and featuring a life sized - not kidding - chocolate "moose". Plus their own homemade ice cream! The best local candy since 1926. Promise! Try the Bangor Taffy! 419 US Route 1 in Scarborough - next town up from Saco heading north. Not much around it to see, but well worth the visit.
11 locals recommend
Len Libby Chocolates
419 US-1
11 locals recommend
Top notch local candy shop - all made by hand on premises, and featuring a life sized - not kidding - chocolate "moose". Plus their own homemade ice cream! The best local candy since 1926. Promise! Try the Bangor Taffy! 419 US Route 1 in Scarborough - next town up from Saco heading north. Not much around it to see, but well worth the visit.
Real deal non-fancy seafood place since 1977, located directly on a pier in Portland's Old Port, right on Commercial Street. Large bar.
83 locals recommend
Js Oyster
5 Portland Pier
83 locals recommend
Real deal non-fancy seafood place since 1977, located directly on a pier in Portland's Old Port, right on Commercial Street. Large bar.
Located in a beautiful historic church on a side street in downtown Portland. Fancy fare.
26 locals recommend
Grace
15 Chestnut St
26 locals recommend
Located in a beautiful historic church on a side street in downtown Portland. Fancy fare.
A little ways out into the country on a farm - decent ice cream and basic fun food fare such as clam cakes, hotdogs, etc., plus animals roaming about.
Gonneville Farms Ice Cream
379 New County Rd
A little ways out into the country on a farm - decent ice cream and basic fun food fare such as clam cakes, hotdogs, etc., plus animals roaming about.
Directly across the road from the ocean. Lovely small place with excellent food + outdoor seating on picnic tables in good weather. Lunch 11:30 - 2pm, dinner at 5. Get there right at 5 if you want a seat right in the window. Located in lovely Hills Beach area on the other side of the University of New England campus. Drive slow through the campus to avoid possible speeding tickets.
Buffleheads Restaurant
122 Hills Beach Rd
Directly across the road from the ocean. Lovely small place with excellent food + outdoor seating on picnic tables in good weather. Lunch 11:30 - 2pm, dinner at 5. Get there right at 5 if you want a seat right in the window. Located in lovely Hills Beach area on the other side of the University of New England campus. Drive slow through the campus to avoid possible speeding tickets.
Must see country store/restaurant with sunning views from back yard seating which directly overlooks the water. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the historic, tiny "downtown" of the beautiful, unspoiled, small coastal village, Biddeford Pool. Can be extremely busy at sundown. Open summertime only. 3 Lester B. Orcutt Boulevard.
12 locals recommend
Pool Lobster at Goldthwaite's
3 L.B. Orcutt Blvd
12 locals recommend
Must see country store/restaurant with sunning views from back yard seating which directly overlooks the water. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the historic, tiny "downtown" of the beautiful, unspoiled, small coastal village, Biddeford Pool. Can be extremely busy at sundown. Open summertime only. 3 Lester B. Orcutt Boulevard.
Selected by Bon Appetit magazine as one of the 50 best new restaurants in America in 2014. It's also Maine's oldest diner (1927), located in it's original Pollard dining car (one of only 2 remaining in the U.S.) It's located on side street downtown Biddeford. Not a fancy looking joint, but excellent food. Breakfast all day (til 2pm). Also serves lunch.
35 locals recommend
Palace Diner
18 Franklin St
35 locals recommend
Selected by Bon Appetit magazine as one of the 50 best new restaurants in America in 2014. It's also Maine's oldest diner (1927), located in it's original Pollard dining car (one of only 2 remaining in the U.S.) It's located on side street downtown Biddeford. Not a fancy looking joint, but excellent food. Breakfast all day (til 2pm). Also serves lunch.
Small local chain (THEY DELIVER) in downtown Biddeford, Portland and Scarborough featuring gourmet pizzas + salads, sandwiches, etc. Choose from basil, wheat, garlic & beer pizza doughs.
24 locals recommend
Portland Pie Co. Biddeford
40 Main St
24 locals recommend
Small local chain (THEY DELIVER) in downtown Biddeford, Portland and Scarborough featuring gourmet pizzas + salads, sandwiches, etc. Choose from basil, wheat, garlic & beer pizza doughs.
Located in the village of Perkins Cove in Ogunquit. A 55 year old institution with 2 locations featuring stunning views overlooking the Cove. Very popular in summer with valet parking. Get there early. Well worth it. Open 11 - 9.
28 locals recommend
Barnacle Billy's
70 Perkins Cove Rd
28 locals recommend
Located in the village of Perkins Cove in Ogunquit. A 55 year old institution with 2 locations featuring stunning views overlooking the Cove. Very popular in summer with valet parking. Get there early. Well worth it. Open 11 - 9.
A few miles south of downtown Freeport on route 1, the "Muddy" has decent food and nice water views from both inside, and out on its deck.
7 locals recommend
Muddy Rudder
1335 US-1
7 locals recommend
A few miles south of downtown Freeport on route 1, the "Muddy" has decent food and nice water views from both inside, and out on its deck.
“Old fashioned "greasy spoon" breakfast joint with excellent fare. Right downtown Saco. The locals definitely go here.”
11 locals recommend
Golden Rooster
236 Main St
11 locals recommend
“Old fashioned "greasy spoon" breakfast joint with excellent fare. Right downtown Saco. The locals definitely go here.”
“Excellent ice cream + miniature golf out back! Very, very popular spot with large outdoor front porch overlooking route 1, and original working 1950's juke box. 2 songs for a quarter. ”
9 locals recommend
Martel's Ice Cream
757 Portland Rd
9 locals recommend
“Excellent ice cream + miniature golf out back! Very, very popular spot with large outdoor front porch overlooking route 1, and original working 1950's juke box. 2 songs for a quarter. ”
“Excellent selection of wines, and sandwiches, with outdoor patio. Originally opened by and formerly owned by mayor of Saco.”
Vic & Whit's Sandwich Shop
206 Main St
“Excellent selection of wines, and sandwiches, with outdoor patio. Originally opened by and formerly owned by mayor of Saco.”
Popular, longstanding place which just moved to downtown Saco (around the corner from Skippers). Happy hour. Live music Mexican, seafood, vegetarian and vegan options.
Bebe’s Burritos & Cantina
63 Storer St
Popular, longstanding place which just moved to downtown Saco (around the corner from Skippers). Happy hour. Live music Mexican, seafood, vegetarian and vegan options.
Real deal seafood place with deck overlooking Nonsuch River.
25 locals recommend
Bayley's Lobster Pound
9 Ave 6
25 locals recommend
Real deal seafood place with deck overlooking Nonsuch River.
Old fashioned booth-filled restaurant in town featuring excellent lobster rolls. They also serve full breakfast.
Skippers
27 Elm St
Old fashioned booth-filled restaurant in town featuring excellent lobster rolls. They also serve full breakfast.
Truly homemade donuts in downtown Biddeford. Open mornings only.
Dirty Dozen Donuts
137 Main St
Truly homemade donuts in downtown Biddeford. Open mornings only.
Excellent, real deal Indian food, downtown Biddeford.
8 locals recommend
Jewel of India
26 Alfred St
8 locals recommend
Excellent, real deal Indian food, downtown Biddeford.
Terrific small real deal Italian restaurant in Portland's Old Port. Opens at 5.
8 locals recommend
Ribollita
41 Middle St
8 locals recommend
Terrific small real deal Italian restaurant in Portland's Old Port. Opens at 5.
Very popular. Decent pizza. Open til midnight on weekdays, 2am on Sat/Sun.
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress St
192 locals recommend
Very popular. Decent pizza. Open til midnight on weekdays, 2am on Sat/Sun.
Breakfast or dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef owned and located in what was once a private coastal home.
60 locals recommend
Joseph's By the Sea
55 W Grand Ave
60 locals recommend
Breakfast or dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef owned and located in what was once a private coastal home.
Incredible, genuinely breathtaking water views, situated adjacent to what it is considered the most photographed lighthouse in the world - Portland Headlight - this is a terrific place for good, no nonsense fare, ie burgers, seafood, fries, et al, with plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the wide open ocean.
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rd
136 locals recommend
Incredible, genuinely breathtaking water views, situated adjacent to what it is considered the most photographed lighthouse in the world - Portland Headlight - this is a terrific place for good, no nonsense fare, ie burgers, seafood, fries, et al, with plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the wide open ocean.
An institution. Great, high quality sandwiches, bakery goods, soups, salads, eclectic gifts, artisan breads & cheeses. Small parking lot.
51 locals recommend
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine St
51 locals recommend
An institution. Great, high quality sandwiches, bakery goods, soups, salads, eclectic gifts, artisan breads & cheeses. Small parking lot.
This is a brand new pizza place walking distance from the house, at 213 North Street/rte 112. Open 11-8, seven days a week. Go to the end of my road, turn left, and it's less than a block away on the left.
Two Brothers Pizzeria And Deli
213 North St
This is a brand new pizza place walking distance from the house, at 213 North Street/rte 112. Open 11-8, seven days a week. Go to the end of my road, turn left, and it's less than a block away on the left.
Saco's newest seafood restaurant, route 1 heading north, open 11-10pm. Outdoor deck, wine and Maine craft brews.
7 locals recommend
Sea Salt Lobster
660 Main St
7 locals recommend
Saco's newest seafood restaurant, route 1 heading north, open 11-10pm. Outdoor deck, wine and Maine craft brews.
Best sushi around, with excellent long time, very knowledgeable staff. Located at 653 Congress Street between State and High Streets.
7 locals recommend
Kushiya Benkay
653 Congress St
7 locals recommend
Best sushi around, with excellent long time, very knowledgeable staff. Located at 653 Congress Street between State and High Streets.

Sightseeing

Among the best beaches in Maine in a must-visit arty/historic town full of small shops, galleries, an old fashioned movie theater, and the historic Ogunquit Playhouse. The beach is huge (especially in lower tides), flat, walkable, and features Marginal Way, which is a paved walkway along the rocky ledge overlooking the water that goes from downtown Ogunquit to historic Perkins Cove. Try the cupcakes (or anything) at Bread and Roses Bakery, 246 Main Street, next door to Harbor Candy, which is also a must-visit. Check out the Village Food Market where you can get excellent take-out food. Sit on the bench at the corner of Main and Beach Streets for fun people-watching.
83 locals recommend
Ogunquit Beach
83 locals recommend
Among the best beaches in Maine in a must-visit arty/historic town full of small shops, galleries, an old fashioned movie theater, and the historic Ogunquit Playhouse. The beach is huge (especially in lower tides), flat, walkable, and features Marginal Way, which is a paved walkway along the rocky ledge overlooking the water that goes from downtown Ogunquit to historic Perkins Cove. Try the cupcakes (or anything) at Bread and Roses Bakery, 246 Main Street, next door to Harbor Candy, which is also a must-visit. Check out the Village Food Market where you can get excellent take-out food. Sit on the bench at the corner of Main and Beach Streets for fun people-watching.
Lovely historic small beach neighborhood originally settled in the 1880's. Full of historic cottages, an old Temple, the Ocean Park Soda Fountain, public tennis and shuffleboard and some hiking trails.
23 locals recommend
Ocean Park
23 locals recommend
Lovely historic small beach neighborhood originally settled in the 1880's. Full of historic cottages, an old Temple, the Ocean Park Soda Fountain, public tennis and shuffleboard and some hiking trails.
Historic Old Port is a pretty gorgeous shopping district, full of independent shops, clubs, and cafes. Brick sidewalks, some cobblestone. Exchange, Middle and Commercial are the main streets.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
223 locals recommend
Historic Old Port is a pretty gorgeous shopping district, full of independent shops, clubs, and cafes. Brick sidewalks, some cobblestone. Exchange, Middle and Commercial are the main streets.
Beautiful, unspoiled small coastal village jutting out into the ocean, with public beach. Rocky ledges, great architecture, historic churches and fantastic country store/restaurant with direct ocean views (F.O. Goldthwaite's).Great place to walk and bike along the ocean (East Point Sanctuary), as well as among the ironic New England style cottages, both small and large.
16 locals recommend
Biddeford Pool
16 locals recommend
Beautiful, unspoiled small coastal village jutting out into the ocean, with public beach. Rocky ledges, great architecture, historic churches and fantastic country store/restaurant with direct ocean views (F.O. Goldthwaite's).Great place to walk and bike along the ocean (East Point Sanctuary), as well as among the ironic New England style cottages, both small and large.
Ogunquit has everything (except its own highway exit), but is well worth the visit due to it's stunning scenery, tons of independent shops, top notch restaurants, nightlife, art galleries, old fashioned movie theater, historic Ogunquit Playhouse, etc. The Beach is among the very best in Maine. Marginal Way is a fantastic walk along the rocky ledge overlooking the ocean, leading from Ogunquit to quaint Perkins Cove with its picture perfect, historic, manual drawbridge. So much to see in this town!
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit has everything (except its own highway exit), but is well worth the visit due to it's stunning scenery, tons of independent shops, top notch restaurants, nightlife, art galleries, old fashioned movie theater, historic Ogunquit Playhouse, etc. The Beach is among the very best in Maine. Marginal Way is a fantastic walk along the rocky ledge overlooking the ocean, leading from Ogunquit to quaint Perkins Cove with its picture perfect, historic, manual drawbridge. So much to see in this town!

Getting Around

The Saco Amtrak station features the town's only Windmill, and is totally "green", with a building that features locally made wooden furniture.
9 locals recommend
Saco Station
138 Main St
9 locals recommend
The Saco Amtrak station features the town's only Windmill, and is totally "green", with a building that features locally made wooden furniture.
Enterprise Rent A Car have locations at the Portland Jetport, and in Saco. They will pick you up and drop you off at no charge. Call 1-800-Rent-A-Car.
19 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 Marginal Way
19 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent A Car have locations at the Portland Jetport, and in Saco. They will pick you up and drop you off at no charge. Call 1-800-Rent-A-Car.
Rent a bike from this excellent small local bike shop, right downtown Saco. Also has a location downtown Portland - 693 Congress Street.
25 locals recommend
Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress St
25 locals recommend
Rent a bike from this excellent small local bike shop, right downtown Saco. Also has a location downtown Portland - 693 Congress Street.

Entertainment & Activities

Ever popular! Stop by Martel's for ice cream, before or after - it's a short jaunt down the road (rte 1).
137 locals recommend
Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland Rd
137 locals recommend
Ever popular! Stop by Martel's for ice cream, before or after - it's a short jaunt down the road (rte 1).
What a hoot! Since 1939 (second oldest drive in movie place in the country) - located a few miles up route 1 north, and features hotdogs, pizza, nachos, hamburgers, ice cream. $15 for up to 3 people in the same car.
41 locals recommend
The Saco Drive In
980 Portland Rd
41 locals recommend
What a hoot! Since 1939 (second oldest drive in movie place in the country) - located a few miles up route 1 north, and features hotdogs, pizza, nachos, hamburgers, ice cream. $15 for up to 3 people in the same car.
Saco multiplex for first run films located on route 1 just heading north. Full sized restaurant - Ground Round Sports Grille - in same building.
37 locals recommend
Cinemagic & IMAX
779 Portland Rd
37 locals recommend
Saco multiplex for first run films located on route 1 just heading north. Full sized restaurant - Ground Round Sports Grille - in same building.
All seats $5.00 on Tuesdays, or $6.75 before 6pm daily. Located right downtown Portland, with parking garage next door and some street parking. After 6pm: $9.75 adults, 65+ is $6.75.
53 locals recommend
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple St
53 locals recommend
All seats $5.00 on Tuesdays, or $6.75 before 6pm daily. Located right downtown Portland, with parking garage next door and some street parking. After 6pm: $9.75 adults, 65+ is $6.75.