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Saco

15 Pepperell Square · Saco, ME

Why you should go…

Saco is a riverside city in southern Maine whose historic downtown is cared for by the nonprofit Saco Main Street, a nationally accredited Main Street America community. The organization promotes downtown shops and restaurants, maintains Riverfront Park along the Saco River, and offers a self-guided walking tour called Below the Falls: Saco River Tour. Saco Main Street's office is at Pepperell Square in downtown Saco.

  • #downtown
  • #walking tour
  • #shopping
  • #history

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Saco, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    HatTrick Fishing Charters

    $50+

    Captain-led sport fishing, lobster-hauling, and sunset harbor cruises out of Saco Bay near Old Orchard Beach.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Funtown Splashtown USA

    $50+

    Maine's biggest amusement and water park combo, with two roller coasters and a dozen water rides in Saco.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Palace Playland

    $25–$50

    Oceanfront amusement park on Old Orchard Beach's sand, with rides, arcade games, and a boardwalk feel.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Wells

    Free

    Coastal Maine town with seven miles of coastline, sandy beaches and protected estuarine reserves.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Portland, Maine

    Free

    Maine's largest city, known for its Old Port district and food scene.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Freeport

    Free

    Coastal Maine outlet-shopping town anchored by the L.L.Bean flagship.

    30 mi awayMore like this