As the weather heats up here in New Hampshire, we’re all making mental notes about where we can take shelter inside (with air conditioning). There’s also something about summer that makes us long for childhood nostalgia — long days of doing not much at all with family and friends. And if you want to cool off while you recreate fond memories, what’s better than a trip to a bowling alley? Here are our favorites.
- Exeter Bowling Lanes, Exeter
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TripAdvisor/management This spot is bowling the way it used to be — you do the math yourself, it’s not too noisy, and you won’t be bothered with a ton of flashing lights. Check it out at 6 Columbus Ave., Exeter, NH 03833.
- Spare Time, Manchester
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Google/Spare Time Manchester This massive establishment is a great place to hold parties or go for a fun night out with friends. Check it out at 216 Maple St., Manchester, NH 03103.
- Yankee Lanes, Keene
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Google/Debra Benoit Yankee Lanes is family-friendly and fun, and they have a great little eatery on-site as well. Check it out at 477 Park Ave., Keene, NH.
- Lakeside Lanes, Manchester
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Facebook/Lakeside Lanes If you’re a fan of classic New England candlepin bowling, Lakeside Lanes is the place to go! Find it at 2171 Candia Rd., Manchester, NH.
- Strikes East Bowling Center and Function Room, Raymond
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Google/Strikers East Bowling Center and Function Room This classic bowling alley is laid-back and fun, with plenty of special discount nights that allow you to enjoy bowling while saving a few dollars. See for yourself at 4 Essex Dr., Raymond, NH 03077.
- Boutwell’s Bowling Center, Concord
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Google/Matthew Cloues This classic candlepin bowling center has upgraded while retaining nostalgic charm. Check out their glow in the dark bowling nights! Find it at 152 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301.
- Maple Lanes Bowling Alley, Claremont
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Google/Ian Staples This great spot has both candlepin and ten pin bowling, so if you have differing preferences in your family it’s the perfect place to go! Visit at 125 Maple Ave., Claremont, NH 03743.
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TripAdvisor/management
This spot is bowling the way it used to be — you do the math yourself, it’s not too noisy, and you won’t be bothered with a ton of flashing lights. Check it out at 6 Columbus Ave., Exeter, NH 03833.
Google/Jeff Papillon
Google/Spare Time Manchester
This massive establishment is a great place to hold parties or go for a fun night out with friends. Check it out at 216 Maple St., Manchester, NH 03103.
Google/Charles Fernando Abraham
Google/Debra Benoit
Yankee Lanes is family-friendly and fun, and they have a great little eatery on-site as well. Check it out at 477 Park Ave., Keene, NH.
Facebook/Lakeside Lanes
If you’re a fan of classic New England candlepin bowling, Lakeside Lanes is the place to go! Find it at 2171 Candia Rd., Manchester, NH.
Google/Strikers East Bowling Center and Function Room
This classic bowling alley is laid-back and fun, with plenty of special discount nights that allow you to enjoy bowling while saving a few dollars. See for yourself at 4 Essex Dr., Raymond, NH 03077.
Google Maps
Google/Matthew Cloues
This classic candlepin bowling center has upgraded while retaining nostalgic charm. Check out their glow in the dark bowling nights! Find it at 152 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301.
Google/Edward Emery
Google/Ian Staples
This great spot has both candlepin and ten pin bowling, so if you have differing preferences in your family it’s the perfect place to go! Visit at 125 Maple Ave., Claremont, NH 03743.
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