Many bowling centers try to use a flashy name to attract more customers. For one place in Raleigh, North Carolina, however, this is far from the strategy. They keep things much simpler at this place, which is referred to only as “The Alley.” At the Alley in Raleigh, you can do three things: eat, drink […]
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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 […]
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 […]
AMF Mar Vista Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
AMF Bowling Centers has a variety of alleys throughout the United States; in fact, they are the largest owner and operator of bowling alleys worldwide. The AMF Mar Vista Bowl on Venice Boulevard in Venice, California, however, looks to be one of their more successful ventures. Area bowlers and visitors to the lanes immediately comment […]
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. […]
Memory Lanes – Minneapolis, MN
We are always partial to bowling alleys with clever names, and Memory Lanes in Minneapolis, Minnesota definitely grabbed our attention. But it’s not just a gimmick, as there is something substantial behind this title. Throwback Atmosphere with Modern Convenience With everything they do, Memory Lanes cultivates an ambiance of old-time fun. As the web page […]