Bowling Alleys USA reader Paul wrote in to us to suggest a Candlepin alley in Shelburne Falls, MA that has a special claim to fame. The Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley has been open since 1906, which gives it the impressive title of second oldest bowling alley in North America. The alley website commemorates this history by […]
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O’Fallon Bowl – O’Fallon, MO
Back in 1959, Elroy Meyer looked around his hometown of O’Fallon, Missouri and noticed that something was missing: bowling! The nearest alley was 12 miles away, and his burgeoning community wanted something a little bit closer to satisfy their bowling appetite. So he got to work. Elroy recruited help from his brothers-in-law and built a […]
Callahan’s Bowl-O-Rama – Hartford, CT
It’s 4am on a Wednesday and you’re seriously craving some bowling. What can you do? In most places, you’re simply out of luck, as it’s unlikely you will find an alley that can accommodate your late-night bowling hunger. But if you live in the Hartford, Connecticut area, there’s one bowling center, Callahan’s Bowl-O-Rama, that has […]
Chelsea Piers Bowling – New York, NY
For a few alleys on this site, you might hear that “we’ve never seen a place like this” or something similar. Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, however, takes this to a completely different level. The historic piers which house the Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex offer quite a lot, including film and television production facilities, […]
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 […]
North Bowl – Philadelphia, PA
This alley right in downtown Philly claims it is “strikingly different.” And after checking out North Bowl Lounge Lanes, we agree with the assertion. History and Philly Uniqueness The history of North Bowl is a very interesting one. Founder Oron Daskal was “fed up” with the endless smoky bars of the Philly nightlife scene, so […]