Nickels Arcade

Still has the charm

Many in my generation get confused about an arcade. Comparing it to the places we used to play video games in the 80s and 90s before they disappeared in the 2000s and gaming became almost exclusively ...

Not an "arcade" but so cute!

What a cool place to walkthrough right in the heart of Ann Arbor. It started to rain on the day I went, so I found this little gem. It is fully open on each end but has the cutest little shops all the...

Closes too early

I guess the busiest part of the day is morning to early afternoon. I try to get here early and still it’s usually about to close. Still good coffee and shops here. I wish it was bigger and stayed open...

Wish all cities had an arcade!

I really like Nickels Arcade. Very few cities have them as they’re old fashioned but each city should have one as an upscale shop and dining venue. They’re classy and allow a place for bespoke commerc...

A European Style Galleria.

Nickels Arcade reminds me of some of the gallerias you often see in Europe, such as the the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, although not nearly as large or as grand. This historic covered arc...