Always a good time. Live music, Lots of events. Not a fan of Hulligans but love the Pier Bar great food and great drinks!
Cool to check out and adds to the cool environment at Old Orchard but there isn't much to do on the pier and the restaurant we ate at on the very end was disappointing.
Was a nice walk, a lot of the stores where closed for the seasons the only things that where open where the bars. And they looked busy.
Fun place but over the decades really run down. In serious need of cosmetic face lift. Eyesore of peeling paints, broken wood structures.
I've been vacationing in OOB since 1967 and have always loved the pier. But, over the last decade or so the pier just isn't the pier. There use to be food vendors. jewelry vendors, art vendors and all sorts of eclectic things on the pier. The pier now consists of a couple bars and dance club. Not that I'm opposed to a frosty beverage, but that's not the proper place for a club or bar; OOB used to be known as a family place, but lately it's lapsed into tattoos, body piercing and alcohol.
A visit to Old Orchard has to include the pier. Its not long, but a great photo op and a rich tradition. Don't forget to get a Coke and a hot dog for .99. And they have bathrooms (I think you have to pay). Love this place.
We were there a week after labour day and apparantly people who vacation afterwards aren't worth the trouble, so most everything was closed. It still is a nice place to walk on though, but it could use some serious updating.
It was "ghost town" when we were there, which made it all the better. You could really take in the views without being in the hustle and bustle of tourists.
Like a travel back in time. Cotton candy, sea food and beer. Little boutiques selling nic nacs and trinkets. Fun to look through.
I could write a book on the history of the Pier at Old Orchard beach. Originally a Ballroom during the days of Benny Goodman ,Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller it is a market place with Restaurants and a Pub. Pizza was Good. Rustic yes but worth a look..The Old Orchard Beach Historic museum is great for a complete History lesson..