10 of the craziest bowling alleys in Portland
1. The Lava Lane Lounge
Located in the heart of Portland, The Lava Lane Lounge features lanes filled with molten lava. Don’t worry; they’re safely encased in thick, temperature-resistant glass. Bowl while watching the fiery depths beneath your feet, creating a truly unforgettable experience.
David B. said, “I love The Lava Lane Lounge because where else can you bowl on lanes made of actual flowing lava? It’s like a heated adventure, and my bowling balls have never looked cooler. I have some burns that should heal in a few months but wow!”
2. The Cosmic Cauldron Alley
Step into an intergalactic wonderland at The Cosmic Cauldron Alley, where the lanes are bathed in neon cosmic lights, and every pin is a mini-planet. Bowling balls are replaced with miniature rocket-shaped pins for an otherworldly adventure.
Eventa R. said, “Cosmic Cauldron Alley is out of this world! Literally. They project celestial bodies onto the pins, and I once got a strike by knocking over a meteorite. It’s a space-themed strike-fest! Oh, I also got knocked over by a real meteorite hitting Earth. Fun!”
3. The Medieval Mania Bowl
Travel back in time to the days of knights and dragons at The Medieval Mania Bowl. The lanes are adorned with stone walls and suits of armor, and the pins resemble fire-breathing dragons. It’s a medieval fantasy come to life.
Appolia N. said, “Medieval Mania Bowl makes me feel like a knight in shining armor, and my bowling ball is my trusty sword. There’s even a dragon that roars whenever someone gets a strike. He chases you around the bowling alley for the next 10 minutes! It’s a medieval masterpiece!”
4. The Underwater Oasis Bowling Reef
Dive into a unique bowling experience at The Underwater Oasis Bowling Reef. The lanes are submerged in a massive aquarium, complete with colorful coral, exotic fish, and even a shipwreck. Bowl while surrounded by aquatic wonders.
Fallaci G. said, “The Underwater Oasis Bowling Reef is the coolest place to bowl in scuba gear! I once spotted a clownfish near the pins. Bowling and marine life – what’s not to love? I’m going to move in here for the rest of my life if I can afford the scuba equipment.”
5. The Fairy Tale Fairway
Enter a realm of fairy tales and magic at The Fairy Tale Fairway. Lanes wind through an enchanted forest, complete with talking animals and mystical creatures. The pins include fairies, gnomes, and other magical beings.
Bobby J. said, “The Fairy Tale Fairway is pure enchantment! It’s like bowling in a storybook forest. Once, I knocked over a pin shaped like a unicorn, and it neighed. It’s a whimsical wonderland!”
6. The Cat Café Bowling Bonanza
Combine your love for felines and bowling at the Cat Café Bowling Bonanza. This alley is home to friendly cats who roam the lanes. Knocking down pins might involve a friendly cat’s intervention, making every game unpredictable and fun.
Georgia K. reports, “I can’t resist the cute cats at the Cat Café Bowling Bonanza! They lounge on the lanes and occasionally swat at the pins. Bowling here is like an adorable obstacle course!”
7. The Haunted House Strike-A-Thon
Experience spine-tingling fun at The Haunted House Strike-A-Thon. The lanes are set in a spooky mansion, complete with cobwebs and eerie lighting. Keep an eye out for supernatural surprises during your game.
Billy J. said, “The Haunted House Strike-A-Thon gives me chills and thrills! There’s a ghostly pinsetter, and sometimes, the pins reset themselves. It’s like bowling with the spirits. I’m going to need some real spirits next time.”
8. The Retro Roller Disco Bowl
Get your groove on at The Retro Roller Disco Bowl. Not only can you bowl, but you can also roller skate to disco classics. The lanes feature psychedelic patterns, and the pins wear funky wigs and sunglasses.
Ginger R. enthused, “The Retro Roller Disco Bowl is a blast from the past! We bowl while grooving to disco beats on roller skates. It’s like stepping into a ’70s movie – I can’t get enough of it!”
9. The Candy Carnival Strikesville
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Candy Carnival Strikesville. The lanes are adorned with candy-themed decorations, and each pin is a towering gummy bear. Score a strike, and you’ll be showered in a cascade of colorful candy.
Horus K. said, “Candy Carnival Strikesville is a sugar lover’s dream! The pins are giant gummy bears, and every strike comes with a candy shower. It’s like bowling in a candy wonderland.”
10. The Time-Traveling Tenpin Theater
Embark on a historical journey at The Time-Traveling Tenpin Theater. Each lane transports you to a different time period, with corresponding decor and pins modeled after iconic figures from history. Bowl your way through the ages.
Larry S. reports, “The Time-Traveling Tenpin Theater is like bowling through history! Each lane represents a different era, and the pins are famous historical figures. It’s like a history lesson and a game rolled into one!”
