The Lollipop Shop Is A Retro Candy Shop And Arcade In Tennessee That’s Insanely Fun

The Lollipop Shop in Jonesborough is a retro '80s-themed candy store and arcade that offers a nostalgic experience with classic candies and arcade games.

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Downtown Jonesborough seems to be filled with so many pleasant surprises. In the oldest town in Tennessee, you would expect to see houses dating back to the 1800s, but there is one place that prides itself on an era not too long ago. The Lollipop Shop is a retro '80s-themed candy store and arcade, and it's just as radical as it sounds.

With bright colors and zany window displays, the Lollipop Shop is just inviting you in for fun.

Once you enter, you will no doubt “feel like a kid in a candy shop.”

This a motto that is posted all over the candy store, and it is more true than you realize at first glance. The deeper you go into this little candy store, the more you start to relive the golden years of growing up in the '80s.

Toys are on display all over the place to bring you back to when hair metal was played on the radio and no one even knew what a smartphone was yet.

An Evel Knievel wind-up toy and a classic Atari game system can be found next to a Barbie Dream House. These toys help conjure up memories and bring you back to places you thought were long lost.

Grab a basket and pick out your favorite classic candies.

The store also has a variety of odd choices like flavored crickets. But if you don’t want bugs to eat, you will still have plenty of classics like Bazooka Bubble Gum or Pop Rocks.

The Lollipop Shop isn’t just for those with a sweet tooth - it also has a surprise upstairs. You will notice the 8-bit-style signs leading you to yet another blast from the past.

Take the stairs and you will be greeted by a sign greeting you back to the excellent '80s.

The upstairs area is filled with 52 arcade cabinets and over 600 games.

Avoid ghosts in Pac-Man, blast meteorites in Asteroids, shoot out aliens in Space Invaders, or Hadoken with Ryu in Street Fighter. With so many options, you are sure to find your old favorite.

Walking the lounge-like arcade is enough to bring you back to the glorious days of the '80s. So grab some friends and challenge them to a game of Pong, or compete to beat the high scores.

The Lollipop Shop is a totally tubular '80s-themed candy store and arcade. Stepping back into time has never been so fun as you indulge in classic candy while playing retro arcade games. So next time you are in the area make sure to head on over to relieve your childhood. Follow The Lollipop Shop on Facebook for more information.

If you prefer your history to date back further than the '80s, then Jonesborough is filled with historic places to visit.

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