On a warm spring day, there’s nothing like a trip to an amusement park. The thrill of the roller coaster, the view from the top of the Ferris wheel, the sweet taste of cotton candy…these sweet experiences can take you right back to your childhood. If you visited Palace Playland as a kid, it’s time to go back.
Palace Playland was built in 1910. It’s located right in Old Orchard Beach, about 19 miles south of Portland.
AlwaysMe73/flickr Palace Playland is the only oceanside amusement park in New England, and it just keeps getting better every year.
A weekend day spent at this amusement park is the perfect way to make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Located right on the beach, it’s a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike.
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Palace Playland continues to upgrade its rides, making each year’s visit better than the last.
Palace Playland Amusement Park/Facebook Last fall, visitors got one last chance to ride the Galaxi coaster before it was removed to make way for the brand new Sea Viper, which makes its debut for the 2018 season.
Even though many of the rides are shiny and modern, you can still find plenty of attractions here that will evoke feelings of nostalgia.
Howie Berger/Google Try your hand at Skeeball and see if you can win some cool prizes.
Choose your favorite brightly-painted animal and go for a spin on the carousel.
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Crash into your friends and family during a friendly session in bumper cars at Dodg’em.
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The Electra Wheel is modern and new, but the experience of viewing the ocean from the top is the same as it would have been from the original Ferris Wheel.
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Plan on spending the entire day at Palace Playland.
Palace Playland Amusement Park/Facebook At night, this place is simply magical.
Palace Playland will be opening soon for the 2018 season!
Palace Playland Amusement Park/Facebook Rides open Memorial weekend. Visit the park’s website for more information and updates.
Do you have memories of visiting Palace Playground? Share them with us in the comments.
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Palace Playland is the only oceanside amusement park in New England, and it just keeps getting better every year.
Palace Playland Amusement Park/Facebook
Last fall, visitors got one last chance to ride the Galaxi coaster before it was removed to make way for the brand new Sea Viper, which makes its debut for the 2018 season.
Howie Berger/Google
Try your hand at Skeeball and see if you can win some cool prizes.
At night, this place is simply magical.
Rides open Memorial weekend. Visit the park’s website for more information and updates.
If you’re interested in more of Maine’s history, check out this little town; it’s the oldest place in the state.
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