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Location
Food & drinks
Peppy's Pizza, ice cream, Hobbs popcorn, Chop Suey Sandwich, Fried Clams
Best time
Arrive early on weekends or during school vacation periods to avoid crowds and have better access to popular games like pinball and air hockey
Visitor tip
Plan a full day experience by combining the arcade with the surrounding 35-acre oceanfront park - pack a picnic or grab food from nearby options like Peppy's Pizza and ice cream stands
What visitors say
Always a good time with our kids. Classic arcade joint, they have food options and dinning area as well (bathroom located in arcade). Tickets and prices and reasonable. Very fun and nostalgic. Good for ages 3+. As an adult I always…
The willows and all it has including dead horse and winter island is the main reason I come to Salem so often. My whole family loves to come here. Hoping they have a green hoodie for sale next summer!! I'll definitely be getting one!
had a great time with my family, open plot with plenty of games for all ages, and great location to go to nearby beach, staff is friendly and helpful, definitely coming back, favorites include the batting cage and battle pac man
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Did You Know?
- Salem Willows Arcade operates as an independent venue using tokens and ticket-based game system, reminiscent of classic boardwalk arcades, rather than modern card systems
- The arcade is part of a 35+ acre oceanfront park complex with beach access, picnic grounds, and gazebos, making it a rare combination of amusement arcade and natural park setting
- Salem Willows Arcade maintains original and vintage arcade games including pinball machines, classic Pac-Man, and vintage mechanical games alongside modern options
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