6 awesome arcades worth checking out around Huntsville

It’s hard to imagine now, but there was once a time when video games were played on consoles the size of refrigerators and controllers were as simple as a joystick with a few buttons.

The glory days of arcade games and pinball machines may have been the 1980s, but there are still plenty of cool spots around Huntsville where you can still enjoy the retro games (and modern ones too).

Check out these six arcades around The Rocket City that offer fun for all ages! 👇

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Pints & Pixels

This unique arcade/bar combination is a place that kids and adults can enjoy, featuring more than 40 vintage games and 40 different craft beers on tap. Head over between 7-9PM on Wednesday to participate in Trivia Night!

• 📍 2500 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
• 📅 Tue-Thu + Sun, 12-9PM | Fri + Sat, 12PM-12AM | Mon, closed
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StarLight Pinball Arcade

This spot in Lowe Mill has more than 45 classic arcade games, including favorites like Fix-It Felix Jr and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. You can also check out the oldest publicly-playable pinball machine in Huntsville.

• 📍 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• 📅 Wed-Fri, 12-7PM | Sat, 11AM-7PM
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Field Day

Field Day opened on August 30, 2025, and since then has been a go-to hang out spot for many in Huntsville. They recently added 40 brand-new arcade games, featuring favorites like Jurassic Park, skee-ball and more!

• 📍 6123 University Dr NW Unit 110, Huntsville, AL 35806
• 📅 Sun-Thu, 11AM-10PM | Fri + Sat, 11AM-1AM
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At The Pier Arcade

Next time you find yourself shopping at the Parkway Place Mall, stop at this family-friendly arcade featuring tons of new and classic favorites, claw machines, skee-ball and more!

• 📍 2801 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35801
• 📅 Mon-Thu, 11AM-8PM | Fri + Sat, 10AM-8PM | Sun, 12-6PM
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Ronnie Raygun’s Arcade

This pinball arcade sits in the basement of Campus 805 and it’s a great spot to check out after enjoying a beverage from the nearby Straight To Ale. If you’re a fan of the Netflix show “Stranger Things,” you’ll want to check out the pinball machine based on the show.

• 📍 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
• 📅 Mon-Sat, 11AM-9PM | Sun, 11AM-8PM
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Rocket City Arcade

This spot is one of the largest arcades around Huntsville, featuring over 70 games from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s that you can enjoy. In addition to the classic arcade games, you can play classic console systems on vintage TVs.

• 📍 127 Merritt Dr, New Hope, AL 35760
• 📅 Fri + Sat, 11AM-8PM | Sun, 1-7PM | Mon-Thu, closed
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