Biddeford, Maine travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Biddeford is a city located in southern Maine. It was once a booming town full of textile mills, the service and manufacturing industries are the major city employers. Approximately 33% of the population speaks French, due to the influx of French-Canadian immigrants to the city's mills in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Best things about Biddeford

La Kermesse

An annual Franco-American heritage festival that celebrates the prominent role Franco-Americans have played in the history of the city and the state.

East Point Sanctuary

Situated at the very end of Biddeford Pool (Fletcher Neck) among private residences and a private golf course, East Point Audubon Sanctuary contains a short but spectacular trail along the perimeter of the point, offerin…

Timber Point Island & Trail

The trail is located on the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and is a scenic 1.4 mile loop located in Biddeford Pool that takes visitors through forests and meadows to the Atlantic Ocean.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Dec. (climate data from nearby Seacoast)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Portsmouth — 33 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning East Point Sanctuary, Timber Point Island & Trail
Lunch Alex Pizza
Afternoon La Kermesse
Dinner George's Italian Sandwich Shop

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get around

On foot

Like many places, in Biddeford you can walk around. It is also quite nice to walk along the coast and see the ocean.

By car

There are roads connecting places.

By bike

In Biddeford you can purchase a bike or bring one from home and ride around the area, and see the beautiful scenery that biddeford has to offer.

By bus

In Biddeford there is a local shuttlebus service the Biddeford Saco Old Orchid Beach Transfer also known as BSOOBT.

See

See La Kermesse

An annual Franco-American heritage festival that celebrates the prominent role Franco-Americans have played in the history of the city and the state.

Maps

Do

Do East Point Sanctuary

📍 99 L.B. Orcutt BlvdParking lot entrance is unmarked🕒 sun up to sun down💲 Free⚠ Last checked Jul 2020 — confirm before you go

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Do Timber Point Island & Trail (Timber Point)

The trail is located on the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and is a scenic 1.4 mile loop located in Biddeford Pool that takes visitors through forests and meadows to the Atlantic Ocean.

📍 140 Granite Point RdFrom US 1 North, take West St. toward Fortune Rocks. At the T, hang a left before taking your first right on Granite Point Rd.💲 Free⚠ Last checked Jul 2020 — confirm before you go

Maps Website