Our last campground in Maine before heading to New Hampshire and Vermont for the spectacular fall foliage. We needed computer repair work done at an Apple Store, there was one in Portland, Maine. Unfortunately, the iMac’s video card and then hard drive stopped working, time for its retirement and reincarnation. Apple ships it back to California where its recycled into new Apple products!
Paradise Park Resort Campground
We were here at the end of the season. Its located in Old Orchard Beach which is close to Portland, Maine. Yesterday was their big shindig weekend. 70 RVs pulled out today. It seems like a ghost campground now. Perfect for us. Rainy from hurricane Jose. We were able to pull into our spot facing a lake and fountain. 50 amp service and 50 psi water pressure. Since we pulled in instead of backing in, the sewer is on the wrong side, but they had a dump station. There are 2 pools and spas, but closed for the year.
Mushrooms and apples on the ground. We enjoyed our stay at Paradise Park.
Old Orchard Beach
The area was first settled by Thomas Rogers in 1657. The town takes its name from Roger’s old abandoned apple orchard. In the 1800’s it became a tourist destination. The amusement park dates back to 1902. It kind of reminds me of a New Jersey beach town like Asbury Park. The Pier was first built in 1898. The Casino, at the end of the pier, once had entertainers including Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, and Guy Lombardo. The streets are lined with fast food and novelty shops.
Since we were here at the end of the season, pretty much every thing was closed. The beach was huge and went on for miles.
Kennebunkport, Maine
It has a shipbuilding and fishing history. From Portland, Maine its only about a 30 minute drive. Kennebunkport’s downtown area is cute and touristy. There were so many souvenir shops, art galleries, bed and breakfast, bars, and restaurants. Easy to see why its a popular tourist summer destination. Surrounding the downtown area there are restored mansions, yacht clubs, and golf courses.
St. Ann’s Church
The church was built in 1887, Episcopal, very picturesque, and located on the coastline with stunning views around it.
Sunsets were amazing.
