The storied history of Chicago Bowling dates back to the mid 1800s, by which time the Windy City had already licensed five bowling alleys. That number grew to more than 200 by 1910, and soon bowling tournaments were one of the premier Chicago events. One of the best places to visit in Chicago still harkens back to these classic days of strikes and spares: Lakeview’s Southport Lanes. One of the city’s oldest alleys, it still has humans, not machines, resetting the pins. More modern alleys such as Diversey River Bowl are a good bet for players looking to join a league or just find fun things to do in Chicago. (The alley hosts plenty of open bowling times, a pool hall, and a pizzeria.)
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Two-Hour Bowling Outing with Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at Brunswick Bowling (Up to 71% Off )
Long-time bowling industry leader with 80 plus locations across the country offers two-hour bowling packages for groups of two, four, or six
Multiple Locations
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11.9 mi
70% OFF
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Bowling, Billiards, and Shuffleboard at Kings Dining & Entertainment - Rosemont (Up to 38% Off)
Retro wall art and vibrant, high-definition screens surround bowling alleys, shuffleboard tables, and billiards
Golden Corridor
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14.3 mi
25% OFF
Laser or Open Bowl Package for Two, Four, Six at Wheaton Bowl (Up to 56% Off)
Guests munch on pizzas and sip on sodas while knocking over pins with friends and families
Jewell Road
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24.4 mi
52% OFF
Two Bowling Games, or Cosmic Bowling for Two or Four People at Joliet Town & Country Lanes (Up to 55% Off)
Friends and families gather for fun-filled games at this 44-lane bowling alley
Joliet Town and Country Lanes
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33.8 mi
46% OFF
Bowling Packages at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill (Up to 64% Off)
Players can practice and improve their skills in bowling on one of sixteen underwater-themed bowling lanes, as well as dine or play billiard
Downtown East Peoria
64% OFF
Bowling and Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at AMF Bowling Co
Long-time bowling industry leader with 200+ locations across the country offers two-hour bowling packages for groups of two, four, or six
AMF Forest Lanes
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8.9 mi
65% OFF
Two-Game Bowling Package with 20 Tokens for Two, Four, or Six at Kristof's Entertainment Center (Up to 49% Off)
Bowlers compete across two games, then head to the arcade for games like pinball and Monster Drop
Round Lake Beach
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43.1 mi
49% OFF
Two Games of Bowling for Two, Four, or Six People at Wood Dale Bowl (Up to 66% Off)
Players hone their pin-pummeling skills inside this bowling alley that boasts 24 lanes and automatic scoring
Wood Dale
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18.8 mi
66% OFF
Two Hours of Bowling or Bowling Party at Suburbanite Bowl (Up to 61% Off)
Groups hit pins on one of 32 lanes, moonwalking in rental shoes around an alley built in 1957
Westmont
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17.3 mi
56% OFF
Bowling for Two, Four, or Six People with Shoe Rental at Spare Time Lanes and Family Fun Center (Up to 70% Off)
Besides being a fun and competitive game, bowling proves to be an effective way of releasing daily stresses and toning muscles
Decatur
70% OFF
Family Bowling Package with Two Hours of Unlimited Bowling and Shoes (53% Value)
A family of bowlers bowlers knocks down pins for two hours at their choice of bowling center
Multiple Locations
53% OFF
Bowling with Shoe Rental for Two or Four People at Fox Bowl (Up to 51% Off)
Players lace up their rental shoes and spend up to 90 minutes bowling at an alley that’s been in the community for more than 25 years
Wheaton
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22.7 mi
42% OFF
Two Games with Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at Elgin Lanes (Up to 52% Off)
Family owned and operated bowling alley provides 30 AMF lanes and 6 billiard tables for the ultimate entertainment experience
Sunset Park
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36.2 mi
40% OFF
Bowling Package for Two, Four, or Six at Raymond's Bowl & Entertainment Center (Up to 53% Off)
Raymond’s offers hours of fun with 24 bowling lanes, modern sports bar with 8 large HDTVs, and an arcade with over 20 games
Sunnyside Estates
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47.5 mi
52% OFF
Bowling and Food Packages at Town Hall Bowl and Banquets (Up to 41% Off)
Shoes, refreshments, balls, and lanes are all accounted for in this voucher
West Side
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5.2 mi
30% OFF
$25 For 2 Games Of Bowling, Plus Shoe Rental For 4 (Reg
Huntleys Station
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45.8 mi
50% OFF
Laser Tag Game or Birthday Party at Laser Quest (Norridge) (Up to 37% Off)
Players navigate a multilevel arena with fog and technology while music pumps them up and laser beams fly from every direction
Norridge
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10.9 mi
37% OFF
Discovery or All-Access Passes Including Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibit at The Field Museum. Four Options Available.
Visitors can explore ancient Egypt, see Maximo the Titanosaur, and get access to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition
Downtown Chicago
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2 mi
30% OFF
Entry for One, Two, or Four with Medium Popcorn and Drinks at Cinemas Entertainment 10 (Up to 54% Off)
A bunch of friends, couples, or families can enjoy an evening in a cinema theater
Homan Square
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3.3 mi
38% OFF
Admission at International Museum of Surgical Science (Up to 50% Off). Four Options Available.
More than 600 art pieces and 7,000 medical artifacts—including a working iron lung—trace the advancement of surgery throughout history
Near North Side
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4.3 mi
47% OFF
Movie with Popcorn and Drinks for One, Two, or Four at Village of Bensenville (Up to 50% Off)
Guests grab buckets of popcorn and large sodas before heading into intimate twin theaters to view recent releases
Bensenville
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16.7 mi
50% OFF
Visit for One, Two, or Four to the Chicago History Museum (26% Off)
Chicago museum brings history to life with 22 million artifacts & topical exhibits, including a look at railroad workers during WWI
Chicago
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4.4 mi
26% OFF
General Admission for One, Two, or Four at American Writers Museum (Up to 33% Off)
Visitors explore the past and present of the American literature to rediscover their love for reading or get inspired to write in the future
Downtown
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2.8 mi
33% OFF
Memberships to DuSable Museum of African American History (Up to 50% Off). Four Options Available.
Examine tales and artifacts of African American history with studies of African nations, murals, and even an animatronic Harold Washington
Washington Park
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4.6 mi
38% OFF
Admission for Two, Four, or Six to McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum (Up to 47% Off)
Museum self-guided tour showcases bridge gears, structure, design, and five-story bridgehouse tower on tour through river history
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
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3 mi
42% OFF
Maze Visit and Games for Two, Four, or Eight at Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier (Up to 47% Off)
Navigate through 4,000 square feet of mazes, tunnels, and secret corridors to find the way out
Navy Pier
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3.6 mi
38% OFF
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$7 for Corn Maze and Hay Mountain Admission for Four at Lincoln Park Zoo ($12 Value)
Fall has returned and so has Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo. Celebrate the season and get lost in the Corn Maze and climb the Hay Mountain.
Chicago
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4.8 mi
42% OFF
Two-Hour Kayak or SUP Rentals or One Kayak Lesson from Kayak Chicago (52% Off)
Kayaks ferry one person across Lake Michigan’s undulating waters; standup paddleboarders glide across the lake
Multiple Locations
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4.1 mi
35% OFF
Virtual Reality Experience at Krypton VR Lounge (Up to 38% Off)
Friends gather up to play virtual reality games in a private room
Lakeview
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6.2 mi
38% OFF
General or Sun and Stars Admission to 360 CHICAGO. Four Options Available.
Visitors can enjoy picturesque 360° views of Chicago from the observation deck situated on the 94th floor of the John Hancock building
John Hancock Building
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3.7 mi
$21