Throughout this post we will be breaking down the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Omaha. Our main goal is to give you the info you are after whether you are a professional or just trying to have some fun at the lanes.
We can’t come up with a more practical way to begin this than by listing the best Omaha bowling alleys. The majority of our readers are probably ready to hit the lanes right now making them the most logical place to start.
We’ll try to provide you with as much information as possible about what is available at each spot during our discussion of places to bowl near you. Some centers may host kids, adult, senior, or ladies leagues and tournaments and if so that will be noted.
Then we will discuss which alleys have cosmic bowling or are good for kid’s birthday parties, have laser tag, arcades, pool tables, or private rooms. Additionally we will try to fill you in on any specials, discounts, or happy hours for cheaper lane time in your area if we know about them.
Some alleys can be better for adults as they might have sports bars, live music, or just more of an adult party atmosphere. After that you will learn about where you can buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and all kind of accessories at the best local bowling pro shops.
You can expect them to also be able to do things like drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving. Towards the end you will even find an alley and pro shop map so you can get a better feel for the area, and you are all welcome to read more of our posts around the Midwest right there.
Best Bowling Alleys In Omaha
The best Omaha bowling alleys and centers are a good place to join a league, get some practice in, or just have some fun at the lanes:
- West Lanes Bowling Center at 151 N 72nd St
- Maplewood Lanes at 3030 N 101st St
- Mockingbird Lanes at 4870 S 96th St
- Western Bowl at 4725 S 131st St
- Chop’s Bowling Alley at 2518 S 13th St
- ICC Bowlatorium at 2701 S 25th St
- Thunderbowl at 1900 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs
- Papio Bowl at 204 E Lincoln St, Papillion
West Lanes Bowling Center offers 24 bowling lanes, fall and summer leagues, a bar with a variety of drinks and food, and rates that vary by day of the week and time of day.
At Maplewood Lanes you will find 36 alleys that host junior tournaments, Nebraska USBC tournaments, The Grand Omaha Team Challenge, cosmic bowling in your area on Fridays and Saturdays, great event packages, and birthday parties.
The 31 lanes at Mockingbird are a good place to find cosmic bowling, local leagues, tournaments, and youth programs plus they also offer various birthday party packages for all ages and have a nice on site pro shop.
Western Bowl features 68 lanes where cosmic bowling on Friday nights plus they are a great place to host birthday parties. The rates of the games vary according to the days of the week and hours of the day.
Chop’s Bowling Alley offers 12 lanes, cosmic bowling, leagues, events and packages for birthday parties and other celebrations.
ICC Bowlatorium has 10 lanes near you and can host birthday parties and private events.
There are a whopping 90 lanes at Thunderbowl where bowling leagues in Council Bluffs take place. They have a nice on site pro shop, are a good place for parties, and the rate for the games varies according to the day of the week and what time you go.
Papio Bowl offers open bowling, leagues, and tournaments in Papillion along with youth programs, birthday parties, cosmic bowling, and more. Head over outside of prime hours and you can bowl for cheaper.
Best Local Pro Shops
When you need to buy a new ball or get some new gear the best bowling pro shops in your area are a good place to look:
- Tom Kelley’s Bowling Pro Shop at 3401 S 84th St
- Bowler’s Choice Pro Shop at 11015 Emmet St #101
It is fair to assume that each of those bowling pro shops near you will be a good place to buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, league uniforms, finger inserts, cleaning kits, towels and more equipment. Drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning, and engraving balls should also be possible.
Check out their links and make sure they provide the specific product or service you need at the moment, or just show up and browse around to see what is available.
Some of you may also want to read our posts on:
- Leagues & Tournaments in Kansas City
- Leagues & Tournaments in Des Moines
- Leagues & Tournaments in Chicago
- Leagues & Tournaments in Minneapolis & St Paul
Have Fun Bowling In Omaha
We really did do our best to break down the local scene for you today. Anyone that wants to head to an alley in your area to have fun on 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 a much better understanding of what is available around town.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Omaha!
