Go to the beach. If it's crowded, head north. Early morning beach fishing is great.
Head to the Scarborough Marsh and take a canoe ride or go clamming.
Bring your bike and take a ride up Portland Ave, Ross Road, Rte 9. or head up Cascade Ave and check out the woods and the waterfall.
Bring your dog to the beach. Between Old Orchard and Ocean Park there is a dog friendly beach.
Visit Ferry State Park
Hit the gas stations in Saco right off the highway.
Public Library has free wifi. Hit the park and check your on your email :) bathrooms also in the park
Leave your car at home. The train stops right in OOB, its a little bit pricier than the cost of a gas ride up from lower New England but the money you save getting around on foot and on the bus will make up for it. not to mention you'll be doing the beach a favor by not adding to the pollution.
Visit in June, Late August or Early September. Avoid the holiday weekends, You will not regret missing the crowds. The water is also warmer in the late season.
Pick up all of your trash, especially cigarette butts. protect the beach! Do not go into the Dunes. They have a tough enough time with the construction. They are a last stand at a habitat for the local wildlife.
Do not wait to book a room until you get here, unless it is the off season.
Go Surfing!! Winter Storms? zero degree weather? hit the surf. or go for the Lobster Dip for charity Jan 1.
If you do bring a car take a through Cape Elizabeth. Check out the lighthouses and stop to pick strawberries on your way back.
