Sadly we didn't have any arcades near where I lived growing up.
As far as I know there aren't any near where I live now either.
If you're interested, though, STRIDE (the gum) is sponsoring the Save the Arcades program:
http://savethearcades.stridegum.com/
And Zachary Quinto of Heroes and Star Trek fame was recently involved:
http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/0...helps-arcades/
