Things to Do in Albuquerque

Leisure Bowl provides a clean, smoke-free environment for flinging heavy objects down lanes in a way that won't disrupt parades or injure tandem cyclists. Bowlers will enjoy honing their tossing techniques and pin-smashing prowess without building backyard lanes and attempting to convince census takers to reset the pins. In addition to enjoying the lustrous, buttery-smooth lanes, bowlers can grab tasty grub at JT’s Deli and Pizzeria, a refreshing pint at Ed’s Pub, and high-quality equipment at John Young's Pro Shop (none included with your Groupon, though).

Holiday Bowl’s shiny, modern pin farm features 32 lanes with automatic scoring and, for those bowlers still on their training balls, optional automatic bumpers. The family-friendly atmosphere extends to the blinking, flashing arcade complete with classics such as air hockey, Ridge Racer, and all the nostalgic light-gun-blasting games from youthful Saturday afternoons of yore.

Like the best prime-time reality shows, bowling sessions at Silva Lanes feature flashing lasers, friendly competition, and surprise celebrity guest stars. During daylight hours, a bank of bowling lanes entices players to bust some pins with friends or coworkers. After dark, the lanes’ black lights flicker to life and immerse bowlers in a cosmic environment reminiscent of life in the days when man still lived on the moon. When they’re not busy shooting in the region’s scenic locales, Hollywood celebrities have been known to visit the alley, with star players including Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson of The Avengers and Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad.

Callers rattle off random numbers and ink daubers dot colorful cards during rounds of bingo sponsored by the New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association, a nonprofit outfit devoted to the advocacy of law-enforcement agencies. With proceeds going toward officer survival training, sheriffs' coalitions, and scholarships, these hosted bingo nights help strengthen the southwest's police forces and instill fear into the hearts of people trying to cheat their way to the game’s cash prizes.

Marker-toting teams duck behind stacks of discarded tires as they evade their opponents on 007 Paintball's three varied paintball fields. On the 180'x100' hyperball and speedball courses, posses attempt to eliminate their opponents one by one as they juke around gray and black inflatable obstacles at breakneck speeds. The woodsball-scenario field spans 2 acres, populated by large wooden spools, plastic barrels, and discarded road signs, and hosts four action-packed games, including team elimination and center flag, in which players engage in rounds of ring around the rosy about the flag's pole.