Travel Back To The '80s At The Archives, A Retro-Themed Adult Arcade In Vermont
By Ben Jones|Published January 19, 2023
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
A bar in Burlington has the perfect recipe for a fun night out. The Archives has a huge beer and cocktail menu, plus an awesome collection of vintage arcade games. It’s a place that will take you straight back to the 80s, one high score at a time. Here’s why you need to grab your quarters and head to The Archives.
The Archives is located in the heart of Burlington and it’s a popular college bar.
If you’re a beer connoisseur, you’ll likely be able to find a worthy beverage on the bar’s phenomenal beer list. The bar has 24 frequently rotated taps of amazing craft beer on tap, including some great local offerings. It has many more bottles in the cooler – over 100 beers in all!
The cocktails also do not disappoint – they are perfectly crafted. Order a perfectly balanced daiquiri, a robust Black Gold, or just ask the bartender to make you something special!
The star of The Archives is the huge selection of vintage pinball machines and arcade games. If you played a game back in the day, they likely have it!
The arcade has games that date back two decades or more. You might remember them from your childhood, or perhaps your parents do! The bar has games like Mortal Kombat as well as old-school pinball machines and everything in between.
The Archives is open seven nights a week. See hours and details on the official website. Once you’ve enjoyed a beverage or two and set a high score at The Archives, you might be ready to visit this crazy lampshade-themed bar!
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