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r534me

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Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« on: June 25, 2012, 12:52:01 PM »
I am going there for a week and i wondering if I should bring a ball or two to bowl in the evenings.  I don't think I will have a car.  Can I cab around to the various bowls?

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 01:13:07 PM »
There are several bowling centers in the RTP area. With a more specific area I could give you better more detailed info.
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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2012, 01:57:27 PM »
Here is a quick list of ones in the Raleigh area.
6701 Fayetteville Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603 
5900 Oak Forest Drive Raleigh, NC 27616
151 High House Rd. Cary, NC 27511
301 Nottingham Drive Cary, NC 27511
4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707
5501 Commercial Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612

The first 3 is a set of family owned bowling centers. The last 3 are AMF houses. I am sure there are more in the area.
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Axis Tilter

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2012, 02:01:40 PM »
The 2 closest to RTP will both be AMF houses. Both are run well, as we run pro shops in both centers. AMF Pleasant Valley is the nicest looking bowling center in the Triangle area, and AMF Durham will be the closest.

There are a few other bowling centers in the area, but they are strictly designed for corporate parties (Mardi Gras in Chapel Hill) and the high end boutique type bowling center (Sparians, Raleigh).

If you have any other questions, let me know!
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r534me

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2012, 02:31:21 PM »
Thanks!

I think I will be staying at one of the hilton hotels.  I think the one by the airport.  I havne't booked it yet but very soon.

What does it cost to bowl in the evenings?
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hhhbs1

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2012, 06:39:26 PM »
I normally dont open bowl when I do its half price. I would expect it to be $3-4 a game in the evening time.
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r534me

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2012, 08:33:52 PM »
Considering I am flying in from the SF Bay Area I wil pay the going rate to try out the lanes.  :)

It looks like I will need a rent car because the cab ride from the hotel will be very expensive.  I can rent a car for a day or two and drive around after work.  At least, I hope I will be able to.
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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2012, 12:54:30 PM »
If you come to AMF Durham Lanes before 8 PM, make sure you stop in to the pro shop... they might have some free game passes. Thursday night is a full house until 8:30 or so...
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r534me

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2012, 02:09:47 PM »
What are the best nights to go?  I might look to reserve a car one or two days.  My team lead has a car already but I don't think he's a bowler.
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Axis Tilter

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2012, 02:13:42 PM »
tues, wed, and fri has plenty of lane availability.
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r534me

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2012, 03:17:28 PM »
thanks.  What is the lane surface there?  I imagine it would be HPL but one never knows.  I thinking of what ball to bring.  Because of the short patterns here and my adversion to playing really deep I have been using urethane lately. 

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Axis Tilter

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2012, 03:22:23 PM »
HPL is correct, wood approaches...
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JOE FALCO

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2012, 05:31:08 PM »
I' won't try to answer your question since I think improvement on prior responses it quite impossible.

I would be anxious to hear what your impressions are on what you find (lane wise that is). I've see some BIG scores come out of California .. have a feeling you will be surprised at the shot here in NC! Since you will be trying the lanes in the evenings .. I think you can expect a little drier then you are use too.

Please write back and compare the Ca.NC shot!

Thanks!
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r534me

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2012, 06:25:20 PM »
It should be fun no matter what.  I was thinking of bringing my hammers but they were very hard to find even used.  Maybe I will bring my tropical storm or my polished mission and see what happens.
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crazyyankee

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Re: Places to bowl in RTP, NC
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2012, 06:37:20 PM »
45 minute ride from rtp but palace pointe lanes in roxboro n.c. have 1.50 a game all day on tuesday.plus movie theatre and big game room.
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