Quarters clinking, flippers snapping, and rows of pinball machines glowing under a bright ceiling. That is the kind of afternoon waiting inside one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved gathering spots, a place that college students, families, and lifelong locals keep coming back to.
The pink elephant sign out front has become a little landmark all its own, and the games behind the doors range from cabinets that have been around for decades to shiny new releases. Two floors, dozens of pinball machines, skee-ball lanes, air hockey, pool tables, and a prize counter make it easy to lose track of time here.
This is a story about a spot that survived a big move and still keeps the good times rolling. Read on to find out why so many people call it a true institution.
The Pink Elephant On Liberty Street
A pink elephant peeking out onto the sidewalk tells you that you have found something special. That cheerful mascot marks Pinball Pete’s, located at 500 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, Michigan…