Over the next few minutes we will all be going on a deep dive in the Indianapolis bowling scene together. It shouldn’t matter whether you are a kid looking for some fun lanes to hang out at or are a professional that wants to dominate a tournament something on this page should help you out.
Getting into the best bowling alleys in Indianapolis really is the only way that we can begin since these centers are the top spot to visit for the majority of your needs. While we are discussing where to bowl in your area we will try to mention if they have leagues or tournaments for youth, adults, seniors, ladies, or whoever.
Plus we will talk about which centers are family friendly and good for kids, birthday parties, and have things like pool tables, private rooms, laser tag, arcades, or other fun things to do. Any discounts, happy hours, or other specials they might offer to make it easier for you to find cheap places to bowl near you will of course be shared.
Things like cosmic bowling, sports bars, music, or more of an adult party vibe will also get a shout out. Then we will pivot to the best local bowling pro shops where you will be able to buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and many types of accessories. They should also be a good option for drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving balls as well.
An area map can be found towards the conclusion with all of the venues we mention throughout the post pinned on it, and you can look through all of our guides for cities around the Midwest there if you want.
Best Bowling Alleys In Indianapolis
We aren’t sure whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, try to win a tournament, or just goof around with your friends but no matter the case the best Indianapolis bowling alleys and centers are where to go:
- Royal Pin Woodland at 3421 E 96th St
- Action Duckpin Bowl at 1105 Prospect St
- All Star Bowl at 726 N Shortridge Rd
- Hindel Bowling Lanes at 6833 Massachusetts Ave
- Pinheads at 13825 Britton Park Rd, Fishers
- Championship Lanes at 1920 E 53rd St, Anderson
- Blaze at 1920 E 53rd St, Anderson
- Bowl 32 at 845 Westfield Rd, Noblesville
- Chatham Hills at 1100 Chatham Hills Blvd, Westfield
Royal Pin Woodland is a really nice alley that offers bowling leagues in your area in addition to youth programs and tournaments all year round, birthday parties, events, food and drink, and miniature golf, laser tag, and the Don Mitchell Pro Shop.
There are 8 lanes, pool tables, event rooms, and a bar available at Action Duckpin.
All Star Bowl features synthetic and wood top lanes, hosts Indianapolis bowling leagues, and has a bar, snack counter, and pro shop.
Hindel Bowling offers 18 lanes that are great for birthday parties and other gatherings plus they provide a bar, a pro shop, and arcade games.
In Fishers you will find 32 lanes at Pinheads including two private bowling suites for leagues, tournaments, birthday parties, parties, and gatherings as well as a full service restaurant, redemption arcade, and four volleyball courts.
Championship Lanes in Anderson has 16 lanes that are ideal for a night out, leagues, birthday parties, and events as well as pool tables, a bar, and a pro shop.
Blaze offers well-kept bowling lanes for local leagues and tournaments plus they are a good spot for birthday parties and events while also providing pool tables, a bar, and a pro shop.
Bowl 32 in Noblesville is a family entertainment facility offering 32 bowling lanes where leagues near you play in addition to a two-story laser tag arena, an arcade, a full-service bar and restaurant, and a glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf course along with the Strikes 300 Pro Shop.
There are four lanes that are ideal for a fun family night, corporate gatherings, or even a private birthday party at Chatham Hills in Westfield which also hosts adult bowling leagues.
Best Pro Shops In Your Area
We did not find any specific bowling pro shops near you other than the ones at the places we just discussed like Royal Pin Woodland, All Star Bowl, Hindel Bowling Lanes, Blaze, Bowl 32, and Championship Lanes. For now our best advice is to head to one of the alleys we mentioned which should be a good place to buy balls, gloves, bags, shoes, and other gear.
You can also expect that they will be able to handle drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning, and engraving balls too.
Just in case you were interested you can also read our blogs about where to:
- Buy Balls, Bags, Shoes & Accessories in Cincinnati
- Buy Balls, Bags, Shoes & Accessories in St Louis
- Buy Balls, Bags, Shoes & Accessories in Chicago
- Buy Balls, Bags, Shoes & Accessories in Detroit
Have Fun Bowling In Indianapolis
The local bowling scene was just broken down in full detail. Whenever you want to head to an alley in your area 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 know where to go.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Indianapolis!