Strike up some indoor family fun! Bowling is a great family activity to enjoy during the cold months—or any time of year. There are many bowling alleys in Staten Island and nearby in Brooklyn, Manhattan and NJ. Many of these bowling alleys offer other activities, too, such as arcades, snack bars and more that your family will love.
Bowling Alleys in Staten Island
Rab’s Country Lanes
1600 Hylan Blvd.
718-979-1600
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9am-12am; Friday-Saturday, 9am-1am. Call or check the website for lane availability.
Price: Weekday rates: $28 per hour until 6pm; $35 after 6pm; weekend rates: $37 per hour until 6pm; $42 per hour after 6pm
Rab’s is a mainstay on Staten Island. Owned by the Wilkinson family, Rab’s has been in the borough for more than 26 years. Enjoy 48 synthetic lanes, open bowling every day, cosmic bowling and more. Grab a bite to eat at the on-site kitchen and pizzeria to keep your energy going throughout the game.
Showplace Entertainment Center
141 East Service Rd.
718-477-2695
Hours: Call for information.
Price: Call for information.
Strike up some family fun at this Staten Island bowling alley. Other indoor activities for families on-site include a pizzeria and snack bar, and an arcade.
Bowling Alleys in NJ
Woodbridge Bowling Center
346 Main St., Woodbridge
732-634-4520
Hours: Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday, 10am-12am; Wednesday, 5pm-12am; Thursday, 12-6pm and 9-11pm; Friday, 9:30pm-12am; Saturday, 10am-1am; Sunday, 10am-11pm. Call in advance for lane availability.
Price: Weekdays, 10am-5pm is $20 per lane per hour; 5pm-12am and all day Saturday and Sunday is $32 per lane per hour.
Make this bowling alley part of your itinerary for a day of fun in nearby Woodbridge. Enjoy 24 synthetic lanes, as well as a snack bar that kids will love after they get tuckered out from knocking down lots of pins.
Majestic Lanes Bowling
525 Route 9 North, Hopelawn
732-826-6800
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-12am; Friday and Saturday, 10am-2am; Sunday, 10am-12am
Price: $25, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm per lane per hour; $35 Monday-Friday, 5pm-close and Saturday and Sunday all day per lane per hour
Enjoy a fun time at this family-owned bowling center that features 40 lanes and daily open bowling specials. There’s also a snack bar with an extensive menu featuring foods that kids like, including combo meals, burgers and sandwiches, an array of finger foods, pizza…even breakfast options like eggs, bagels and more.
Linden Lanes
741 North Stiles St., Linden
908-925-3550
Hours: Monday, 9am-12am; Tuesday, 10am-11pm; Wednesday, 9am-11pm; Thursday, 9am-12am; Friday, 10am-12am; Saturday, 10am-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm. Call in advance for lane availability.
Price: Call for information
This bowling center features 24 lanes, automatic scoring, a full-service grill, arcade games and more.
Hudson Lanes
1 Garfield Ave., Jersey City
201-432-5900
Hours: Monday, 12-10pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, 1-11pm; Thursday, 10am-11pm; Friday, 1-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 10am-11pm. Call in advance for lane availability.
Price: Call for information.
This bowling center features 60 lanes, automatic scoring, a full-service grill, arcade games and more.
Bowlero North Brunswick
1 Carolier Ln., North Brunswick
732-846-2424
Hours: Sunday, 12-11pm; Monday-Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 3pm-1am; Saturday, 12pm-1am
Price: Call for information.
Enjoy bowling that includes black lights, soft lounge seats and huge HD video walls that play live sports, music videos and more.
Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn
Melody Lanes
461 37th St.
718-832-BOWL
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12am; Friday-Saturday, 9am-1am; Sunday, 9am-12am
Price: Check the website for details.
When it comes to bowling alleys in Staten Island and nearby, you can’t forget about Brooklyn! Located in Sunset Park, this family-run center has 26 lanes, arcade games, league play, weekly specials and more.
Funfest Bowling Center
6161 Strickland Ave.
718-763-6800
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12am; Friday-Saturday, 9am-1am; Sunday, 9am-12am
Price: Call for information.
Features family fun specials, a cafe with an extensive menu and more.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave.
718-963-3369
Hours: NOTE: The venue is strictly 21 and older after 6pm. All ages can attend during the day on weekends. Check the website for more information about hours.
Price: Sunday-Thursday, $25 per lane, per half hour, up to eight guests per lane; Friday-Saturday, $30 per lane, per half hour up to eight guests per lane.
Brooklyn Bowl is a music venue that offers bowling, a food menu and more.
Bowling Alleys in Manhattan
Bowlero Chelsea Piers
Pier 60, Chelsea Piers
212-835-2695
Hours: Sunday, 11am-11pm; Monday-Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 4pm-1am; Saturday, 11am-1am. NOTE: The venue is 21 and older on Fridays and Saturdays after 9pm.
Price: Check the website for pricing information.
Your family will love all the exciting activities offered here, including 40 lanes of bowling, an arcade, laser tag and more.
Bowlero Times Square
222 W. 44 St.
212-680-0012
Hours: Sunday, 12-11pm; Monday-Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 4pm-1am; Saturday, 12pm-1am. NOTE: The venue is 21 and older on Fridays and Saturdays after 9pm.
Price: Check the website for pricing information.
Head to bustling Times Square in Manhattan for some cool family fun. The venue offers 48 bowling lanes, an arcade, billiards and more.
Frames
550 9th Ave.
212-268-6909
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 4pm-2am; Saturday, 1pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-12am. NOTE: The venue is 21 and older after 8pm on Friday and Saturday. Check the website for more hours information.
Price: Check the website for information.
Enjoy an exciting time out with the family that includes bowling complete with 28 sleek lanes, flat-screen TVs, a seasonal menu and lane-side service. Other activities include billiards, ping pong and karaoke.
The Gutter
77 Essex St.
212-598-1044
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4pm-4am; Friday, 2pm-4am; Saturday-Sunday-12pm-4am. NOTE: The venue is 21 and older after 7pm daily.
Price:$35 per half hour per lane up to six bowlers.
Enjoy 12 vintage lanes, four big screen TVs and a full kitchen featuring brick-oven pizza.
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