Downtown Saco Travel Guide
Saco
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Popular places to visit

Saco Museum
As your browse through the varied exhibits at one of the oldest museums in Maine, learn more about the history of Saco and its residents over the years.

Ferry Beach State Park
Named after the ferry crossing at nearby Saco River, this quiet state park offers picnicking, hiking, swimming and more along its white sand beach.

Camp Ellis Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Camp Ellis Beach during your trip to Saco?
Saco Dog Park
After visiting Saco Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Saco.
Funtown Splashtown USA
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Funtown Splashtown USA as part of your trip to Saco. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Old Orchard Beach Parasail
Enjoy an outing to Old Orchard Beach Parasail during your stay in Saco. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Saco

The Westin Portland Harborview
I frequently stay at this property. It is a very clean property with kind and helpful staff and an excellent restaurant and spa. I was locked out of the next door parking garage and Dan (door man?) helped me get my car out. He ran out there in the freezing cold, called the garage mgmt and got me ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Clean room, Staff helpful, All was very satisfactory.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
We paid a little extra for a room with a Courtyard view. What we got was a 2nd floor room as far as possible from the elevator and when I pulled back the curtains I was looking at a giant kitchen exhaust fan that gave us a constant deep buzz in the room. The hotel did not seem busy and this room ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Great hotel! Bar was excellent. Loved everything about hotel!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Clean spacious rooms, comfy beds good service
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Saco

Saco Historic District
While Saco Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Biddeford City Theater and Funtown Splashtown USA are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kinney Shores
While Kinney Shores isn't home to many top sights, Pirate's Cove and Old Orchard Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bay View
When in Bay View, you can plan a visit to Ferry Beach and Ferry Beach State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ferry Beach
While visiting Ferry Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Ferry Beach State Park and Ferry Beach.

Camp Ellis
If you're spending some time in Camp Ellis, Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Saco River are top sights worth seeing.