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Biddeford, Maine
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Situated beside Saco Bay on the Gulf of Maine, Biddeford is the largest city in York County and is the sixth largest in the state. It is bordered by the city of Saco to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the towns of Dayton and Lyman to the west, and the towns of Kennebunkport and Arundel to the South. It is drained by Little River and Saco River.
Biddeford is the site of one of the earliest European settlements in the United States and it’s name is engraved near the top level of The Pilgrim Monument, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, along with the names of some of the oldest cities and towns in New England. The town was incorporated in 1653 and was reorganized as Biddeford, after Biddeford, a town in Devon, England in 1718. Once the old mill city, Biddeford today is the principal commercial center of York County, Maine.
Due to close proximity to the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire and to Northern Massachusetts, Biddeford possesses an array of community facilities including shopping malls, retail stores, art studios, upscale housing, schools, public beaches and an ice arena. The Shops at Biddeford Crossing, 500,000-square-foot (46,000 m2) shopping center, is within the walking distance and the town is home to the large institutions including Southern Maine Medical Center and University of New England. The city’s historic downtown are McArthur Public Library and City Theater-a fully restored Victorian opera house. The other downtown National Register properties include the Biddeford-Saco Mills Historic District, Biddeford City Hall, Dudley Block and the U.S. Post Office. A stroll around these historical places provides you deep insight into the rich history and heritage of Biddeford.
With public beaches and ice-arena, Biddeford provides great outdoor experiences on land and water. If you are looking for family-friendly activities, Ferry Beach State Park is the place for you to visit in Biddeford. This woodsy, 117 acre state park has a shaded picnic area and grills (great for family outings), lovely groomed trails for walking or biking, shaded parking, and restroom. Similarly, Rachel Carson Wildlife Reserve is haven for bird lovers. It protects various kinds of habitat, including barrier beach, dune, tidal estuary, salt marsh, and rocky coastline and the piping plover, an endangered species, nests on the refuge land.
Biddeford is the site of one of the earliest European settlements in the United States and it’s name is engraved near the top level of The Pilgrim Monument, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, along with the names of some of the oldest cities and towns in New England. The town was incorporated in 1653 and was reorganized as Biddeford, after Biddeford, a town in Devon, England in 1718. Once the old mill city, Biddeford today is the principal commercial center of York County, Maine.
Due to close proximity to the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire and to Northern Massachusetts, Biddeford possesses an array of community facilities including shopping malls, retail stores, art studios, upscale housing, schools, public beaches and an ice arena. The Shops at Biddeford Crossing, 500,000-square-foot (46,000 m2) shopping center, is within the walking distance and the town is home to the large institutions including Southern Maine Medical Center and University of New England. The city’s historic downtown are McArthur Public Library and City Theater-a fully restored Victorian opera house. The other downtown National Register properties include the Biddeford-Saco Mills Historic District, Biddeford City Hall, Dudley Block and the U.S. Post Office. A stroll around these historical places provides you deep insight into the rich history and heritage of Biddeford.
With public beaches and ice-arena, Biddeford provides great outdoor experiences on land and water. If you are looking for family-friendly activities, Ferry Beach State Park is the place for you to visit in Biddeford. This woodsy, 117 acre state park has a shaded picnic area and grills (great for family outings), lovely groomed trails for walking or biking, shaded parking, and restroom. Similarly, Rachel Carson Wildlife Reserve is haven for bird lovers. It protects various kinds of habitat, including barrier beach, dune, tidal estuary, salt marsh, and rocky coastline and the piping plover, an endangered species, nests on the refuge land.
With all the advantages of city life, Biddeford is an ideal residential town for urbanites and families alike.
Biddeford Pool Yacht Club: biddefordpoolyachtclub.org
East Point Sanctuary at Biddeford Pool: sacobaytrails.org/biddefordpool.shtml
Ferry Beach State Park: stateparks.com/ferry_beach_state_park_in_maine.html
Wood Island Light House: woodislandlighthouse.org/wp/
Rachel Carson U.S. Wildlife Preserve: stateparks.com/rachel_carson_national_wildlife_refuge_in_maine.html
Biddeford Pool Yacht Club: biddefordpoolyachtclub.org
East Point Sanctuary at Biddeford Pool: sacobaytrails.org/biddefordpool.shtml
Ferry Beach State Park: stateparks.com/ferry_beach_state_park_in_maine.html
Wood Island Light House: woodislandlighthouse.org/wp/
Rachel Carson U.S. Wildlife Preserve: stateparks.com/rachel_carson_national_wildlife_refuge_in_maine.html
