Gone, but never forgotten.
Remember your favorite toy store, neighborhood arcade, or roadside restaurant? Forgotten Spots brings those memories back through stories and nostalgic videos.
Explore the forgotten stores, restaurants, and attractions that made growing up special. You might find a place you haven’t thought about in years.
For everyone who has ever said, “I remember that place!”
Familiar names. Unforgettable memories.
Sometimes, one name brings an entire afternoon back. Think of the toy you wanted, the game you played, or the meal you shared. Start your trip down memory lane here.
Toys “R” Us
A trip to the toy store could feel like a holiday. Every aisle held another reason to stop and look.
Remember browsing bikes, action figures, dolls, and video games? What topped your wish list?
ShowBiz Pizza Place
Pizza, arcade games, and birthday parties made this a place many families remember.
Think back to the sounds, the excitement, and your last few tokens. Which memory comes back first?
Burger Chef
A familiar restaurant sign could mean a welcome stop during a family shopping trip or long drive.
For many people, Burger Chef brings back those everyday moments. Who went there with you?
The best memories aren’t always about where we went. They’re about who went with us.
That’s the feeling behind Forgotten Spots.The doors may close. The memories stay.
Forgotten Spots celebrates the places that shaped our everyday lives. We remember weekend shopping trips, family dinners, birthday parties, and summer adventures.
Our stories and short videos give those memories a place to live. Some spots disappeared. Others changed so much that the places we remember feel far away.
Whether you grew up in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, or beyond, there’s always another memory to rediscover.
A whole world of forgotten places.
Our growing collection explores the places people still talk about. These are the stories we’re bringing together.
Forgotten retail
Toy stores, department stores, electronics shops, and favorite stops at the mall.
Forgotten restaurants
Family restaurants, fast food favorites, and roadside stops that bring back familiar flavors.
Forgotten entertainment
Arcades, drive-in theaters, and the places where a regular afternoon became something special.
Forgotten getaways
Theme parks, hotels, and vacation stops that became part of your family’s stories.
Your childhood called. Let’s reminisce.
Find Forgotten Spots on TikTok for nostalgic videos. Then join the conversation and tell us which place you’d love to see next.
Questions about Forgotten Spots
What is Forgotten Spots?
Forgotten Spots is a nostalgia project about stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and attractions people remember. We share stories and short videos that bring those places back into the conversation.
Are all the places featured completely gone?
No. Some have closed, while others have changed, returned, or continue in a different form. Our focus is on the places and experiences people remember.
Where can I watch Forgotten Spots videos?
Visit Forgotten Spots on TikTok to explore our nostalgic videos and join the discussion.
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 what made it memorable to you.