It doesn't matter if players are bowling at Freeway Lanes of Parma, Game of Wickliffe, or Capri Lanes—there's a special kind of fun players have at this family of statewide bowling alleys as they roll strikes and spares. Whether they come during open bowling hours, league tournaments, or glowing cosmic bowl, it's easy to have a good time, especially when the alleys bring out laser lights and pumping music.

But these bowling alleys across Ohio have more in common than automatic scoring and high-definition TVs. The kitchens at City Pub—the signature bar and grill—cook up meals such as pizza, barbecue chicken sandwiches, and loaded nachos, while bartenders pour draft beers. Beyond bowling, the alleys also house attractions such as arcades and laser mazes and host occasional live entertainment beyond their players' victory dances.