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.