Entertaining families since 1902, Palace Playland is the only New England beachfront amusement park. Located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Palace Playland is spread over four acres and offers 25 rides and attractions. The rides include a classic Ferris wheel, two roller coasters that include adrenaline-pumping Power Surge and Adrenalin, and a whole range of rides for kids such as Dumbo and Crop Duster. It also has a massive 24,000 square-foot arcade with 200 games including Skeeball and Fortune Tellers, as well as some of the latest high tech games. There is, of course, a lot of food, and the beach is nearby when you need to lower your heart rate.

1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064-2222, Phone: 207-934-2001