GoNOMAD Travel Podcast

Low Tide and Lobster: A Day at Old Orchard Beach


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Taking the Amtrak Downeaster from Boston North Station to Old Orchard Beach Maine. It would have been great, but they canceled the midday 11:25 am train so we had to drive. Still, enjoyed steamers, scallops, lobster, the big wide beach at low tide, the nightlife of singer songwriters and rides flying in the air. A fun carnival atmosphere stayed at the Beach Motel.

Our journey today on GoNOMAD explores the challenges of traveling from Boston to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, particularly when the cancellation of the midday train disrupted our plans to take the Amtrak Downeaster.

Instead of the anticipated train ride, we opted to drive, that, while practical, shifted our experience. Despite this setback, we found joy in the local cuisine, indulging in steamers, scallops, and lobster, and relished the expansive beach at low tide.

The vibrant nightlife, featuring talented singer-songwriters and thrilling old-time carnival rides, added to the excitement of our stay at the Beach Motel.

We also discuss the broader context of New England's rail service improvements and future developments, highlighting ongoing projects that aim to enhance train travel options in the region.

The story also details the proposed Lunatrain, a sleeper service between New York and Boston as well as the additional trains added to the Hartford Line between New Haven and Springfield MA and the newest commuter rail, from Boston South Station to New Bedford and Fall River MA.

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