We will be breaking down the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Raleigh over the next few minutes. 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 Raleigh 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 on where to go bowling in the Southeast right there if interested.
Best Bowling Alleys In Raleigh
The best Raleigh bowling alleys and centers are a good place to join a league, get some practice in, or just have some fun at the lanes:
- Buffaloe Lanes at 5900 Oak Forest Dr
- AMF Pleasant Valley Lanes at 5501 Commercial Ave
- Kings Bowl-North Hills at 141 Park at N Hills St
- Stars & Strikes at 4020 Capital Blvd
- AMF Lanes at 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
- Village Lanes at 330 N Hardee St, Durham
Buffaloe has 18 bowling where leagues in your area play plus they have a pro shop and are happy to host birthday parties and corporate events.
AMF Pleasant Valley features a pro shop, 40 bowling lanes where local leagues and social clubs play, arcade games, pool tables, and a sports bar.
You can find well-kept bowling lanes where leagues near you run throughout the year at Stars and Strikes as well as a pro shop, arcade games, and other attractions.
AMF Durham Lanes has 32 bowling lanes, a pro shop, a sports bar, and arcade games while hosting leagues and social clubs, children’s parties, social events, and corporate parties.
In Durham you can also visit Village Lanes which offers the best in LED bowling, open play, and bowling leagues.
Best Local Pro Shops
We did not find any bowling pro shops near you other than the ones at the places we just discussed like Buffaloe Lanes, AMF Pleasant Valley, Stars and Strikes, and AMF Durham. For now our best advice is to head to one of the alleys we mentioned which should be good places to buy balls, gloves, bags, shoes, and other gear in your area.
Drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning, and engraving balls should also be possible.
Some of you may also want to read our posts on:
Have Fun Bowling In Raleigh
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 Raleigh!
