In the 1960s, the U.S. had about 11,500 bowling alleys, or “houses,” according to industry reports. Such establishments were referred to as “the poor man’s country club.” ...

Though the number of bowling alleys has fallen – to 4,500 from about 10,000 in the early 1980s – beefed-up alleys are popping up at a rate of about 40 to 50 a year, Martino said.

Bowling alleys aren't what they used to be, and that has a number of operators closing their doors — and real estate developers are swirling.

The heyday of bowling alleys in Southern California is the subject of a new book. Author Chris Nichols gives all credit to Covina Bowl, his family’s favored bowling center of the 1980s.

Redditors who’ve posted in the r/bowling sub also shared that the prices of different alleys, at different times of the day can vary greatly: I.e. a Saturday night is going to cost way more per ...

Bowling alleys aren't what they used to be, and that has a number of operators closing their doors — and real estate developers are swirling.