Bowling is a simple yet incredibly enjoyable pastime with a rich history. The origin of the game can be traced back to the days of ancient Egypt. Moreover, multitudes of countries around the world have an activity similar to or derived from the concept of bowling: striking down pins from a distance with a ball. It’s a leisurely sport that resonates with people across diverse cultures.

Bowling alleys hold particular significance in American culture as they used to be one of the go-to hangout spots for those seeking a laid-back pastime. Although the game’s pinnacle of popularity has since passed, bowling still remains a lively activity today due to alleys’ vibrant retro décor and themed nights such as events featuring rock and roll as well as glow-in-the-dark paint. There are also bowling tournaments that carry on the dynamic spirit of the game.

Whether you’re planning to go bowling for an upcoming birthday party or just crave good, old-fashioned fun, here are the top places in the U.S. to partake in this perennial pastime.


The Best Bowling Alley in Every U.S. State


Alabama
Plamor Lanes
Huntsville, AL
Montana
Pick's Bowling Center
Bigfork, MT
Alaska
Center Bowl
Anchorage, AK
Nebraska
Sun Valley Lanes
Lincoln, NE
Arizona
Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment
Phoenix, AZ
Nevada
Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Arkansas
Professor Bowl West
Little Rock, AR
New Hampshire
Funspot Family Fun Center
Laconia, NH
California
Sea Bowl Entertainment Center
Pacifica, CA
New Jersey
The Big Event
Cherry Hill, NJ
Colorado
The Foundry Cinema & Bowl
Fraser, CO
New Mexico
Silva Lanes
Albuquerque, NM
Connecticut
Hall of Fame Silver Lanes
East Hartford, CT
New York
The Gutter
Brooklyn, NY
Delaware
First State Lanes
Wilmington, DE
North Carolina
The Alley
Raleigh, NC
Florida
Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center
Orlando, FL
North Dakota
The Bowler
Fargo, ND
Georgia
The Painted Pin
Atlanta, GA
Ohio
Columbus Square Bowling Palace
Columbus, OH
Hawaii
Aiea Bowl
Aiea, HI
Oklahoma
Heritage Lanes
Oklahoma City, OK
Idaho
Nampa Bowl
Nampa, ID
Oregon
SuperPlay
Beaverton, OR
Illinois
Edison's Entertainment Complex
Edwardsville, IL
Pennsylvania
Pep Bowl
Philadelphia, PA
Indiana
Hindel Bowling Lanes
Indianapolis, IN
Rhode Island
Lang's Bowlarama
Cranston, RI
Iowa
Val Lanes Recreation Center
West Des Moines, IA
South Carolina
Sandpiper Bowling Lanes
North Charleston, SC
Kansas
Northrock Lanes
Wichita, KS
South Dakota
Lariat Lanes
Pierre, SD
Kentucky
Corvette Lanes
Murray, KY
Tennessee
Billy Hardwick's All Star Lanes
Memphis, TN
Louisiana
Rock 'n' Bowl
New Orleans, LA
Texas
Pin Twist Family Entertainment Center
Seguin, TX
Maine
Bayside Bowl
Portland, ME
Utah
Holiday Lanes
Heber City, UT
Maryland
Crofton Bowling Centre
Crofton, MD
Vermont
Champlain Lanes
Shelburne, VT
Massachusetts
Lanes & Games
Cambridge, MA
Virginia
Pinboy's At the Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
Michigan
Garden Bowl
Detroit, MI
Washington
West Seattle Bowl
Seattle, WA
Minnesota
Bryant-Lake Bowl
Minneapolis, MN
West Virginia
Leisure Lanes Family Bowling Center
Beckley, WV
Mississippi
Hub Bowling Lanes
Hattiesburg, MS
Wisconsin
JB's On 41
Milwaukee, WI
Missouri
Olivette Lanes
St. Louis, MO
Wyoming
El Mark-O Lanes
Casper, WY
Washington, D.C.
Lucky Strike
Washington, D.C.


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This article was written by Justina Tran.