Peach Bowl Lanes is a family owned and operated alley which has been in business since 1966. With 12 lanes, a modest snack bar and a pro shop, it keeps things simple, but provides a great atmosphere for bowling, both casual and competitive. Prices are reasonable and there are numerous discounts to make things even […]
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Donelson Bowling Center – Nashville, TN
Donelson Bowling Center in Nashville, Tennessee has 24 lanes, a nice snack bar offering greasy favorites, and a modest arcade. But arguably the biggest attraction lies outside the building’s walls. Indeed, Donelson Bowl has become somewhat famous around the area for its awesome vintage sign! History The alley was constructed in 1959, meaning it has […]
Lakeshore Lanes – St. Clair Shores, MI
Lakeshore Lanes is a bowling alley in St. Clair Shores, a city bordering Lake St. Clair in Michigan and part of the extended Detroit metro area. Its location is quite modest, surrounded by lakeside houses and trees, and the venue itself follows suit. A classic example of your bare-bones, old school bowling alley, Lakeshore Lanes […]
Bowladrome – Grinnell, IA
Deep in the cornfields of Iowa lives a vibrant bowling scene and a very cool classic alley. Located in the town of Grinnell, a community of under 10,000, The Bowladrome is certainly not a flashy center, but its vintage atmosphere appeals to many, including Leslie Jaworski who recently wrote to us: Walking into The Bowladrome […]
Timber Lanes – Chicago, IL
With increased entertainment options and flashy electronic effects taking over, it’s often difficult to find a classic bowling alley where the main focus is actually the action on the lanes. Timber Lanes Bowling Alley in Chicago is certainly one of these old-school favorites, and its combination of good prices, classic original wood lanes and unpretentious […]
Holler House – Milwaukee, WI
Holler House is a tavern located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but the two bowling lanes in the basement have a special claim to fame. They are the oldest sanctioned lanes in the country, making Holler House the first bowling alley in the United States, a fact that has been confirmed by the United States Bowling Congress. […]