Gone places.
Great memories.
The toy aisle. The arcade. That restaurant you still talk about. Forgotten Spots brings back the places that made growing up unforgettable.
For everyone who has ever said, “I remember that place!”
Your next “I remember!”
starts here.
Some places were part of every weekend. Others made one afternoon feel special. Rediscover the stores, restaurants, and attractions behind those memories.
The Saturday shopping trip
Stores we grew up with.
Toy stores, department stores, and electronics shops. Remember the window displays, the wish lists, and the excitement of finding something new?
Find retail memories
A taste of the good old days
One more meal there.
A favorite booth. A burger after school. A family stop on the way home. Explore the restaurants that served up more than something to eat.
Find restaurant memories
Just one more game
The places we played.
Arcades, movie theaters, and birthday party favorites. Go back to the flashing lights, the last few tokens, and the afternoons that ended too soon.
Find entertainment memories
Bet you remember
at least one of these.
Sometimes, a familiar name brings the whole day back. Pick a place to search our growing collection.
Our collection is growing. Don’t see your favorite? Tell us about it on TikTok.
The doors may close.
The memories stay.
You might forget what you bought. You probably remember who went with you. A parent taking you to the toy store. Friends meeting at the arcade. A family dinner in your favorite booth.
Forgotten Spots celebrates those everyday places and the moments they gave us. Through stories and short videos, we give those memories somewhere to live.
Some places disappeared. Others changed, returned, or still exist in a different form. We’re here to remember the experience, wherever the story went next.
Come reminisce with us ↗
Your childhood called.
Let’s reminisce.
Watch Forgotten Spots on TikTok for short trips back to familiar places. Then join the conversation. Tell us what you remember and which spot we should explore next.
Before your next trip back.
What is Forgotten Spots?
Forgotten Spots is a nostalgia project about the stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and attractions people remember. We share stories and short videos about the places that shaped everyday life.
Are all the places featured completely gone?
No. Some have closed, while others changed, returned, or continue in a different form. Our focus is on the places and experiences people remember.
Which decades do you explore?
We look back at familiar places from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and beyond. Whether you remember department stores, mall arcades, or roadside restaurants, there’s always another memory to rediscover.
Can I suggest a place to feature?
Yes. Leave a comment on one of our TikTok videos. Include the place’s name, its location, and a favorite memory. Local favorites are welcome, too.
What place would you bring back?
For one more meal. One more game. One more Saturday afternoon. Share the place you wish you could visit again.