The Beachfront Attraction In Massachusetts You'll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

What do you get when you take almost a century of fun and slap it down next to one of the prettiest beaches in Massachusetts? A really good idea. Joe’s Playland is an amazing arcade right on Salisbury Beach, and it’s the perfect summer destination for all.

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Joe’s Playland is an old-school arcade and fun complex that has been operating for a stunning 90 years. That’s nearly a century of pinball, skee ball, Zoltan fortunes, and classic arcade games.

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It’s housed in a clean, expansive building that opens right up to the sun and surf of the Salisbury Beach boardwalk. Inside, you’ll find everything from classic games like skee ball and Plinko to the latest interactive games that will let you ride, shoot, jump, and whiz your way to a bucket of tickets.

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Think arcades are nothing but a money pit? Besides being something of a downer attitude, that’s just not true at Joe’s. You can spend $10 here and easily be entertained for two hours. And yes, the skee ball is still just a quarter per game.

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Just like any good arcade, Joe’s has some pretty tempting prizes to keep you (or the kids) motivated. However, it’s the retro vibes and nostalgia that are the real draw here. There’s really nothing like spending the afternoon on the beach before heading into an arcade to dominate your friends at air hockey.

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Summer sunshine turn to rain? No problem – this arcade is the perfect remedy for when your beach day gets drizzled out. Joe’s Playland is open year-round, but the warm season is when things really start swinging. An afternoon at Joe’s will guarantee you memories that will last all summer and beyond.

You can find Joe’s Playland at 15 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass. Parking is plentiful and metered parking is free during the off-season. Click here to visit their website. For more amazing summer destinations, check out the 14 things you really have to do in Massachusetts this summer.