Today we will be sharing everything we know about the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Boulder. Whether you are a professional or are just looking to have some fun at the lanes we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
There really is no better way for us to begin than by listing the best Boulder bowling alleys. Most of our visitors are probably just looking for a place to have some fun making them the most natural starting point.
During our discussion of the best places to bowl near you we will try to give you some information on what is available at each of these centers. Some may host leagues and tournaments for youth, adults, seniors, or ladies and if so that will be mentioned.
Cosmic bowling is more popular than ever so we will of course let you know if it is available, plus we will mention which places are family friendly and good for kids, birthday parties, have arcades or laser tag, pool tables, private rooms, and any specials, discounts, or happy hours they might offer will get a shout out.
There are also some alleys that are better for adults that might have sports bars or play music at night with more of a grown up party atmosphere and that will be mentioned too. Following that you will find a list of local bowling pro shops where you can buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and all kind of accessories.
Plus they should be able to handle drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving as well. Towards the end there will be a bowling map for your area with the best alleys and pro shops pinned so that you can get a better lay for the land.
And you are all welcome to check out more of our posts on the Midwest at that link if interested.
Best Bowling Alleys In Boulder
Whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, or just have some fun the best Boulder bowling alleys and centers are ready whenever you are:
- Centennial Lanes at 110 E 9th Ave
- Chipper’s Lanes at 100 Nickel St
- Fat Cats at 10685 Westminster Blvd
- Boondocks Food & Fun at 11425 Community Center Dr
- Coal Creek Bowling at 1455 Coal Creek Dr
Centennial Lanes is a standard 32-lane bowling alley near you with a bar and an on-site pro shop. They have a winter league that starts in August and normally lasts 33 weeks as well as a shorter season league that starts in January and lasts 15 weeks. They also have a local summer bowling league that starts in May and goes for a few months.
Chipper’s Lanes is open from 11am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday and from 11am to midnight on the weekend nights. Anyone that is trying to find a cheaper place to bowl in your area can head over Monday through Friday at 5pm when they have special specials. During the summer, fall, and winter seasons they have local leagues plus they have an arcade and laser tag on-site.
Fat Cats has 20 lanes and an arcade. Bowling, an arcade, and cosmic laser tag are available at Boondocks Food & Fun.
Coal Creek Bowling is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm and Sunday from 9am to 9pm with a fall league that runs throughout the week and events for youth bowlers.
Best Local Pro Shops
If you know of any good bowling pro shops in your area please tell us in the comments, thanks. For now our best advice is to head to one of the alleys or centers we just listed to buy balls, bags, shoes, gloves, and other gear.
By the way we have also written posts on:
- Bowling Alleys in Denver
- Bowling Alleys in Colorado Springs
- Bowling Alleys in Vail, Aspen, & Breckenridge
- Bowling Alleys in Kansas City
Have Fun Bowling In Boulder
Well, we tried to cover the local bowling scene to the best of our abilities. Whether you want to head to an alley near you to have fun at the lanes, join a league, win a tournament, throw a kids birthday party, or enjoy the music and lights for a fun cosmic game you should have got the info you need here.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Boulder!
