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an old-school bowling alley. Though it doesn’ t have as many frills as some of the bigger complexes, guests and league members love the pro shop and on-site bar, Last Shot Lounge. Sports Haven Bowl also plays an important role in the community, hosting regular fundraisers for local causes.
West Pike Bowl
Address: 605 West Pike Street, Canonsburg Contact: 724.745.2695
West Pike Bowl features 20 state-ofthe-art synthetic surface lanes, automatic scoring and modern decor. Guests can also enjoy an arcade and a full restaurant and bar. A variety of party packages for birthdays and group events are available as well.
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Export Moose Lanes
Address: 5903 Washington Avenue, Export Contact: 724.327.1022 or exportmoose. com / bowling
Though the Moose Lodge is a membership-based club, eight lanes are open to the public for open bowling, glow bowling, and party packages. The lodge hosts several leagues, and welcomes contact from anyone interested in starting or joining a league.
Hillview Bowling Lanes
Address: 829 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg Contact: 724.834.8222 or hillviewbowlinglanes. com
Hillview Bowling Lanes has everything you expect from a locally owned bowling alley— family-friendly entertainment, league play, and cold beer! It hosts bowling leagues for all ages and offers affordable birthday party packages as well.
Lokay Lanes
Address: 2127 Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: 412.372.3046 or lokaylanes. com
Before it was bought by brothers Jack and Jim Lokay and named Lokay Lanes in 2000, the existing bowling alley was a mainstay in Monroeville— and one of the filming locations for Bill Murray’ s“ Kingpin.” The Lokay family turned it into the family entertainment center that it is today, with league bowling as well as cosmic bowling and birthday parties.
Main Bowling Center
Address: 513 South Main Street, Greensburg Contact: 724.837.0708 or mainbowlingcenter. com
Main Bowling Center is a fan favorite and has been named the best bowling alley in the area by Trib Live’ s Best of the Best awards annually since 2007. The facility features 16 polished lanes with AMFbrand pinsetters and automatic scoring systems. It is a destination for competitive leagues, family fun, birthday parties and cosmic bowling. The snack bar offers pizza, burgers, subs and more.
Miracle Lanes
Address: 4045 William Penn Highway, Monroeville Contact: 412.372.3500 or miraclelanesmonroeville. com
Miracle Lanes is another old standby that’ s been around for decades. It offers different bowling specials each day of the week, a snack bar and birthday party packages. There is also league and open play available.
Nesbit’ s Lanes
Address: 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum Contact: 412.793.5556 or nesbitslanes. com
Owned and operated by the Nesbit family since 1947, Nesbit’ s Lanes is one of the oldest bowling alleys in the area. It hosts leagues and tournaments for all ages, plus open bowling and birthday parties
for casual bowlers. Local children love to participate in the after-school bowling program. Each 12-week session includes after-school bus transportation and a meal once a week.
Norwin Bowl
Address: 10511 Center Highway, North Huntingdon Contact: 724.863.9633 or facebook. com / norwin. bowl
Bowling is the main attraction at Norwin Bowl, but it also has pool, pinball, darts and a bar. Featured are the original 12 wood lanes that were installed when it opened in 1958. Each lane has seen more than a million games! Norwin Bowl has been owned by the same family for over 40 years.
Sophie’ s Lanes
Address: 615 Long Road, Penn Hills Contact: 412.501.0899 or facebook. com / Sophies16
Sophie’ s Lanes offers entertainment for both competitive and novice bowlers looking for a few hours of fun. Hours are limited and based on customer traffic, so make sure you call ahead. Sophie’ s also has an affordable party package that allows you to rent out the whole facility and bring in your own food.
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