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No matter your skill level, the Hudson Valley has adventure-filled bowling alleys in every county for unforgettable days with friends and family.
By Anthony Minda and Veronika Stetska
Albany County
Del Lanes
Delmar
With great prices and tons of bumper bowling lanes for kids, there’s a lot to love at Del Lanes. In the Hudson Valley, the bowling alley hosts open play from Monday to Thursday before 6 p.m. and Friday before 5 p.m. Looking for some nighttime fun featuring great music and glow-in-the-dark lanes? The Cosmic Bowling option is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Dutchess County
Schneider’s Fishkill Bowl
Fishkill
This family-owned and -operated bowling alley is a great place to enjoy a night out with friends and loved ones. Located just minutes from I-84, Schneider’s has open bowling on weekdays and weekends. With 40 lanes, there is enough room to host a huge gathering and then some. Leagues are a big deal here, so call or stop in to inquire about joining one that fits your schedule. The open bowling schedule varies day-to-day, so make sure to check the website for hours.
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Spins Bowl Wappingers
Wappingers Falls
Spins Bowl Wappingers features a contemporary bowling alley, kid-friendly activities, and a sports bar. Spins has a fully stocked kitchen and bar for when you get hungry while you bowl. The alley also sports a bowling arcade, which comes equipped with the industry’s top games and tons of prizes.
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie is home to yet another Spins Bowl location in Dutchess County, with 26 family lines and eight VIP lanes for the expert bowler. If that’s not exciting enough, the 4,000-sq-ft laser tag arena with cosmic towers, fog, and bridges most certainly is. After adventuring through it, visitors can hit the redemption arcade to receive a game card for never-ending action. Like its sister spot in Wappingers Falls, Spins Poughkeepsie makes use of Squeeki Ball technology to cleanse its bowling balls before each use.
Orange County
Port Jervis Bowl
Port Jervis
Port Jervis is a hub for fun and excitement in the Hudson Valley. For guests’ safety, the venue continues to sanitize all surfaces, and bowling balls and shoes are constantly sanitized and re-sanitized after each use. The bowling alley is open every day of the week, with hours varying each day. Port Jervis Bowl is another hotspot for local leagues, so call or send a message on Facebook for more information on teams.
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Quinnz Pinz
Middletown
Visit Quinnz for a fully renovated and modern bowling ambiance. Quinnz has been around for more than 50 years and continues to amaze first-timers. The food menu is extensive, and the pizza dough is made fresh and in-house daily. Like many of the other bowling alleys on this list, Quinnz Pinz also sports an arcade, with over 30 games available to play.
Rensselaer County
East Greenbush Bowling Center
East Greenbush
East Greenbush has everything you could possibly want at a bowling alley. With open bowling hours from 12-6 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays and 12-5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a long day. To make things sweeter, Cosmic Bowling is also available on Fridays from 5 p.m. to midnight and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight. For first-timers, East Greenbush has an online signup for a free $10 open bowling certificate.
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Rockland County
Break Point Bowl & Entertainment
West Haverstraw
Formerly Hi-Tor Lanes, Break Point welcomes guests with bowling and arcade fun. For hungry bowlers, Break Point’s kitchen churns out scrumptious apps and entrees like beer-battered shrimp with lobster dipping sauce and barbecue pineapple ribs for some serious game-time fuel. When you’re done with bowling, head over to the 3,000-sq-ft laser tag arena for even more fun.
New City Bowl & Batting Cages
New City
There’s something for every bowler at every skill level at New City. With flexible hours on weekdays and weekends, anyone can bowl solo, with a friend, or as part of a league. As for food, no one leaves hungry with New City’s substantial variety of dishes and sides.
Ulster County
Patel’s Kingston Lanes
Kingston
Get treated like family at Patel’s Kingston Lanes with bowling rates that are ideal for every member. Join a league and take advantage of $2.50 practice games from 12-10 p.m. on Thursdays. Take a birthday party to the next level with decorating ideas and food suggestions covered by the alley. For fun and entertainment, the Arcade and Lasertron are sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces.
Bowlers Club
Saugerties
This family-oriented place is perfect for bowlers of all skill levels. The all-inclusive club is open to league and non-league members. Call ahead to inquire about joining a local league.
