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Old Orchard Beach is Maine's largest city. On a hot July day, it might swell to a population of 100,000. Old Orchard Beach has remained high on the list of most popular summer resorts on the East Coast. With its seven miles of fine sand beaches, seaside amusement park, family and fine dining restaurants, numerous lodging options (including hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and family campgrounds), and 396 foot pier boasting over 20 shops and boutiques, Old Orchard Beach continues to attract tourists from all over the United States, Canada and abroad. Old Orchard got is name from Thomas Rogers who had planted an orchard in this area in 1638 and was known as "Rogers Garden." when the town was incorporated the townspeople felt it was only right to name it after the orchards that were here.