Bowling in the Georgia Mountains
Looking for a fun, weather-proof plan in the mountains? 🎳 Bowling checks every box: budget-friendly, family-friendly, and rain-or-shine. Use the sections below to find modern lanes by town, discover cabins with private bowling alleys (yes, really), and explore the map so you can plan an epic rainy day, birthday party, or cozy cabin night in.
North Georgia Bowling Guide
Plus, keep reading to find out how your kids can bowl for free all summer long!
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Bowling in the North Georgia Mountains
No matter which part of the mountains you are visiting, you’ll find nearby places to take the family bowling!
Bowling Alleys in North Georgia
Rain or shine, these North Georgia bowling spots bring easy fun for all ages. Think cosmic lights, arcade games, and hot snacks. Lace up and chase that strike. 🏔️🎳
Bowling Alleys in Blairsville, GA
Small-town charm with big bowling energy. Friendly lanes, easy prices, and a great rainy-day plan or post-hike hangout. ⛅🎯
Blairsville Galaxy Bowling
Blairsville Galaxy Bowling ⭐ offers 16 lanes of bowling and a pro shop to pick up your bowling supplies. Enjoy fun for all ages while bowling, playing billiards, or having fun in the arcade game room. The snack bar offers family favorites, including 🌭🥤 hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken strips, nachos, and soft drinks.
Open Wednesday through Sunday. Host a party or join a bowling league to include your friends in the fun, too.
- 📞 Call: +1 (706) 745-4444
- 📍 Address: 104 Backyard Lane, Blairsville, GA
- 📩 Email: galabowl@gmail.com
- 🌐 Website: galaxybowling.net
- 👍 Facebook: Blairsville Galaxy Bowling has 1,500+ followers
- 🧭 TripAdvisor: Blairsville Galaxy Bowling has 10+ reviews
Blairsville Galaxy Bowling also participates in the summertime Kids Bowl Free program (more details below)!
Bowling Alleys in Blue Ridge, GA
Boutique shopping by day and bowling until 10 pm each night! Classic bowling, arcade favorites, and crowd-pleasing bites right in a favorite mountain town. 🏞️🍕
Fannin Lanes
Enjoy 12 lanes of bowling all week long at Fannin Lanes in Blue Ridge. Take a break between games and get refreshments from the snack bar that includes 🍕🍗🥤 pizza, wings, and soft drinks. Plus, visit the game room for more ways to have fun. Open seven days a week for fun anytime!
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 632-2064
- 📍 Address: 4115 East First St, Blue Ridge, GA
- 📩 Email: staylor59@hotmail.com
- 🌐 Website: bowlfanninlanes.com
- 👍 Facebook: Fannin Lanes has 1,400+ followers
- 🧭 TripAdvisor: Fannin Lanes Bowling Center has 5+ reviews
Bowling Alleys in Clarkesville, GA
Polished lanes and lively weekends. Leagues, cosmic bowling, on-site eats, and plenty of TVs for game day. 🌟📺
Clarkesville Lanes Bowling Center
Visit Clarkesville Lanes and enjoy their 16 PBAA-certified lanes that are oiled regularly for exceptional play. Book a party or join a league to include your friends in the fun.
Experience 🌟 cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights (8:00 pm – 10:00 pm) and lots of great specials throughout the week. Visit the Grant Street Grill for great food and a full bar, pool tables, competition dartboards, arcade games, and HDTVs to watch big games. 🕹️
Open seven days a week. Location at the Old Clarkesville Mill features an EnviroSpark Charging Station. ⚡
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 839-7467
- 📍 Address: 583 Grant Street (Hwy 441/GA 385), Clarkesville, GA
- 📩 Email: info@clarkesvillelanes.com
- 🌐 Website: clarkesvillelanes.com
- 👍 Facebook: Clarkesville Lanes has 3,800+ followers
- 🧭 TripAdvisor: Clarkesville Lanes has 50+ reviews
- Ranked #1 for Fun & Games in Clarkesville 🥇
Cabin Rentals with Bowling
🎳 For the bowling enthusiast who can never get enough playtime, consider staying in a North Georgia cabin with its own bowling lanes or shuffleboard bowling!
Ellijay Cabin with Bowling Lanes and Pool
Luxury Cabin with Bowling Lanes in North GA [photo VRBO]
- Large 4,900 sqft cabin that sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and four bathrooms
- Click here to check rates and availability
Helen Cabin with Shuffleboard Bowling and Game Room
Cabin with Shuffleboard Bowling in Helen GA [photo VRBO]
- Large 4,960 sqft cabin on 2 acres that sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms
- Click here to check rates and availability
Kids Bowl Free Summer Program
Kids Bowl Free Summer Program
If your kids are interested in bowling, there is no better time than the Summer to let them work on their skills. 🎳 This sport has been steadily growing in popularity; it’s great for all ages, plus there are colleges that offer scholarships to the top student-athlete bowlers!
While kids get to bowl for free, adults can also get in on the fun and purchase a summer-long bowling pass for up to 4 adults for a one-time fee. Choose from hundreds of participating bowling alleys nationwide, including Blairsville Galaxy Bowling.
- 🧒 Registered kids (ages 15 and under) receive 2 free games of bowling each day
- ✍️ Use a parent’s email address to sign up for an account, then add eligible children to the parent’s account
- 🚫 No payment or credit card is required to sign your children up for this program
- 💻 Learn more and sign up online at kidsbowlfree.com
Please note that bowling shoes are required to bowl. 👟 Kids may bring their own bowling shoes, or they may rent them from the bowling alley. Bowling enthusiasts may want to purchase their own shoes for convenience and to ensure a better fit.
Map of North GA Bowling
Plot your perfect day with our interactive bowling map and find nearby lanes and cabin locations to build a route that fits your itinerary. Tap to get directions and you’re rolling in minutes. 🗺️📍
North Georgia Bowling FAQ
Quick answers for smoother planning. Hours, shoes, group reservations, and rainy-day tips so you spend less time searching and more time bowling. 👟✅
- Do I need special shoes? Yes. Bring your own bowling shoes or rent a pair on site. 👟
- Note that you will also need clean socks to wear with your bowling shoes.
- Is bowling a good rainy-day plan? Yes. Bowling alleys are indoors, climate-controlled, and open year-round.
- Can we bowl on any day of the week? Yes. Clarkesville Lanes (in Clarkesville) and Fannin Lanes (Blue Ridge) are open daily!
- How long does a game take? About 45 to 60 minutes for four people (larger groups may take longer)
- Can large groups book ahead? Yes. Large groups should book in advance – call for more information or book online.
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Bowling in North Georgia
Bowling in North Georgia is easy and fun. Pick a town, choose an alley with the vibe you want, or level up your getaway with a cabin that has its own bowling lane. Use the map to plan a loop and keep the Kids Bowl Free window in mind for summer savings, or check out these other North GA activities:
Ready to roll? Pick your lane, lock in a cabin or alley, and add the map to your trip plan so you can squeeze in one more game before dinner. 🎳🍕
Hi Alyce,
Truly speaking, this is the only game that I do not understand. My question is: Is this game only for aged people or for young as well? – I am asking this because I only see aged people playing it all the time I am driving around the playing field in my town.
Thank you.
Hi Aubin, Bowling is fun for almost any age, and the basic premise is simple: you’ll get two chances to roll a bowling ball down the lane to knock down ten arranged pins. The pins are reset either after you knock them all down or take your two chances. Then other players get a turn to try for themselves. This repeats ten times, and the person with the highest score wins. Modern bowling alleys have computer systems to keep track of the score for you.
Beginners can request lane “bumpers” until they get the hang of the technique, which helps to make sure everyone has fun when bowling.
I hope this helps to clarify the game of bowling and encourages you to try it out someday. It’s a fun way to spend time with friends.
I can speak of the bowling alleys in Blairsville. Last year when me and my family arrived there, a handful of people utilized 3 of the 14 lanes, which was nice since our 9 yr old son was inexperienced and needed guidance and a rack. Automatic scoreboard is easy to set up. We took a break between games to eat from a microwave type snack bar. Typical food, not great. They offer a birthday party pack: $80 for up to 8 bowlers.1 game/shoes (ea), 2 (frozen) pizza, pitchers of soda.
Good to know about the free summer program
Regards.
Hi Jordan, Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you all had a great time!!
Warm Regards, Alyce
What a good idea, to write an in-depth review of the place you love. I looked around your site, and am impressed by your article variety.
The current one is a good example. There are a tremendous amount of bowlers in this country, and you’ve provided those who live in or want to visit Georga with valuable information. I checked out some of the lane descriptions. You have answered many questions that visitors who want to bowl might have.
It’s especially nice that you furnish information about opportunities for kids to participate. Families vacationing or visiting together will appreciate that you have done so. I am guessing you are also educating locals who may not realize how many places there are for bowlers to visit.
Hi Fran, You are right on all counts. The locals are probably already familiar with the bowling alley locations, but they may not be aware that there is a program where kids can bowl for free all summer long! The Kids Bowl Free program is one that has been recurring every year, so hopefully parents can plan for it each year!
Warm Regards, Alyce
I love bowling. It’s a sport that’s really catching on this side of the Atlantic (I live in England).
Visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains is on my ‘Bucket List’ so why not combine the two?
Looking at the rest of your site, my brain is already working on an itinerary for a visit of about a month duration – wineries, breweries, restaurants, lodges to stay in and of course…..bowling!
Over here in England, a night of bowling can be pretty expensive. I’ve never been bowling in America and I’m guessing the reason is because everything you need is generally for hire at the alley over here – you don’t need to take your own ball, shoes or anything. Is that generally the same Stateside?
Hi Richard, Here in the states, you can get everything you need to play at the bowling alley. There is a cost for the lane rental, but if you bring your own bowling shoes and athletic socks, you won’t need to spend money to rent the shoes and buy the socks. There are plenty of different size and weight bowling balls and there is no charge to rent those, but if you already have your own ball, you are welcome to bring it.
Warm Regards, Alyce
That is one of the Activity wishing to have in Alaska specially in a Town which they only have a Library, a store and a bar. One of this Bowling Alleys and a Summer Program for Kids will help the Community to stay away for becoming an Alcoholic or using drugs. I like your Website
I am glad to come across your post here as I have been meaning to make a trip to the Georgia Mountains. That kids can bowl for free is an added bonus. Thank you for a concise list of bowling alleys in the area. I’ll be sure to check them out when I visit. Do you prefer any particular bowling alley?
Hi, each bowling alley is going to provide the basics you’ll need to have a fun and competitive game, so I’d choose the closest one to where you are staying… unless you are visiting in the summer with kids… then I’d definitely recommend going to one of the lanes that is participating in the Kids Bowl Free program!