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What to do and see in Saco, Maine (ME): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Saco /ˈsɑːkoʊ/ is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 18,482 at the 2010 census. It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy, as well as General Dynamics Armament Systems (also known by its former name, Saco Defense), a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco sees much tourism during summer months, due to its amusement parks, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach.
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1. Ferry Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Located between Old Orchard Beach and Saco, this 117-acre park offers white sand beaches with swimming, picnicking, trail hiking and guided nature programs.
Reviewed By H9118APdavidb
Bathrooms, life guards in the summer, and a wonderful sandy beach. Not crowed, and if it is, the beach goes on for miles
2. Saco Drive-In Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Lindsayyy12 - New York City, United States
Fun night it was a nice drive in! We watched Jurassic Park, they’re currently showing all older movies during covid. Recommend bringing dinner to eat in the car. Would definitely go back!
3. The Eastern Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By NHjo - Saco, United States
A portion of the Eastern Trail goes over the beautiful Scarborough salt marsh via a dirt walkway and small bridge and has great views of the marsh, the seagulls, terns, and ducks (and the train, when it's running). It's a fairly short portion of the Eastern Trail and is easy to do. There's a small parking lot near it, right off the main road going to Pine Point. The trail is a few yards past the Audubon Center. It's a great walk or bike ride, especially on a warm, sunny day.
4. Barreled Souls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By NHjo - Saco, United States
I'm glad Barreled Souls is just a few miles away from me -- it's one of the best Maine craft breweries and tasting rooms around and always has several beers on tap, and my visiting craft beer-aficionado family and friends love it. This time we had the Summer Jam and Space Goose sours, and both were excellent. It was too chilly to take advantage of the outdoor sitting area with its Adirondack chairs, but the interior is very cozy and has a great ambiance.
5. Schooner Miniature Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
18 Hole Miniature Golf Course And Ice Cream
Reviewed By 305wendym
We have been going here for many years, and we still love it now that our kids are teens! Pros...price, course, cleanliness, friendly staff, deck (you can bring your own food for lunch or dinner), and ice cream! They have the best shakes! Great venue to take the kids and their friends! Parking is ample and free, and you don’t need to break the bank to play....$2.00 per person for a second round! We haven’t tried the batting cages but enjoy watching, and looks like fun. Could easily make an afternoon or evening out of this venue with a pizza delivery. Cons...not many...have to get in the car to get here. Just a few miles from the beach!
6. Funtown Splashtown USA
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 409 reviews
As Northern New England’s largest water and amusement park, Funtown Splashtown USA attracts families from around the region.
Reviewed By KarenMcmorrow
We went here on our vacation and had a blast!! My autistic son, with his cousin loved that roller coaster! And he loved driving the cars on the runway!!! The price was pretty good and the water park was included...We are hoping to go again!!!
