Hidden away in the back woods of Burrillville, at a pond called Spring Lake, lies a treasure not buried in the sand of the pristine 600 foot beach, but in a building that houses fun and memories of generations of summer visitors. |
Spring Lake Arcade is reportedly the “Oldest Penny Arcade in America” (1). Here patrons will rediscover games they played in their childhood. Actually, games their grandparents played in their childhood! Everyone is surprised to still be able to play games for pennies! Of course, they are not all penny games. Bring some nickels, dimes, and quarters as well.
The arcade is a blend of old and new. Approximately half the floor space of the arcade is dedicated to games of from every decade starting in 1920. Most of these games are on their original coinage.
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Note 1: It is now the oldest Penny Arcade ‘Business’ in America. There are only a few arcades that have penny games still operating. These include Manitou Springs Arcade in Colorado, Half Moon Arcade in NH, among others. Since it’s first drop of a coin in 1930, Spring Lake Arcade has always had penny games. In 1998, the original building was razed and replaced by a modern, dry, and strongly built facility. To see the original building, click here: |
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