Which is the best bowling alley in North Carolina?

A blue bowling ball sits on a bowling lane.

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By Stacy Rounds

April 5, 2024

We’re on a mission to crown the top bowling alley in North Carolina, and your vote matters. Help us crown the number-one bowling alley in the Tar Heel State!

From electrifying glow-in-the-dark lanes to vintage alleys that take you back in time, North Carolina is home to an array of bowling alleys, each offering a unique experience. Whether you’re a seasoned pro aiming for that perfect 300 game or a casual bowler looking for a fun night out, the right alley can make all the difference.

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But with so many options, which one truly stands out as the best? That’s where you come in! We’re on a mission to crown the top bowling alley in North Carolina, and your vote matters. Whether your opinion is based on the atmosphere you love, the quality of the lanes, the friendliness of the staff, or those special touches that make your bowling outings memorable, take part in our poll and help us crown the number-one bowling alley in the Tar Heel State.

</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h2>Where is the best bowling alley in North Carolina?</h2> <ul> <li>Before the First Frame, Henderson</li> <li>Broadway’s, Burlington</li> <li>Buffaloe Lanes, Raleigh</li> <li>Fairwood Lanes, Roanoke Rapids</li> <li>Fox’s, Monroe</li> <li>Lumberton Bowling Center, Lumberton</li> <li>Misfit’s Bar & Grill, Roanoke Rapids</li> <li>New River, Jacksonville</li> <li>Northside Lanes, Winston Salem</li> <li>Phantom, Goldsboro</li> <li>Pinhouse, Charlotte</li> <li>Pins Mechanical, Charlotte</li> <li>Rural Hall Lanes, Rural Hall</li> <li>Spare Time, Greensboro</li> </ul> </section> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>