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Top Denver Spots For Late-Night Bowling

Late night bowling is a fun activity for the family, a date and even a friend hangout. Many bowling alleys in the city turn off the lights, turn up the music and offer a cosmic experience, and there are plenty that admit people 18+, which is perfect for those friend groups in which not everyone is old enough to go to the clubs. Regardless of whether you bowl a 300 or a 30, you and your gang will have a blast late night bowling at these area bowling alleys.
Crown Lanes
2325 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 936-3471
www.crownlanes.com

Every Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m., Crown Lane hosts "Glow Bowling" for patrons of all ages. Groups pay one low price for three hours, in which they can play as many games as they can until the lights go out. Crown Lanes also has a restaurant and sports bar, making it easy for anyone in the party to sit one out and watch the game if need be. The sports bar also has foosball and pool tables as well as happy hour and drink specials at certain times of the night.

Brunswick Zone Westminster Lanes
9150 Harlan St.
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 426-6352
www.bowlbrunswick.com

Brunswick Zone is a popular bowling destination, including its "Cosmic Bowling" on Friday and Saturday nights. Its lanes are clean, and there is plenty of equipment. With food and drink specials all night, you and your friends can go straight to the bowling alley without stopping for dinner first. This bowling alley plays top hits, making it easy for you and your crew to dance while waiting for your turn. The lanes tend to fill up, however, so get there prior to 10 p.m. for the best lane selection.

Celebrity Lanes
15755 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, CO 80016
(303) 779-0155
www.celebritylanes.com

If you're looking for a cushy atmosphere in which to bowl, check out Celebrity Lanes in Centennial. Not only are there VIP cabanas that can be rented out for you and your guests, there is also a Jackson's right in the bowling alley. On Friday and Saturday nights, the alley features midnight bowling, with food and drinks all night. Celebrity Lanes also hosts other events throughout the week, such as trivia and poker tournaments. For a night of bowling that is on par with what you'd experience at any neighborhood bar, this bowling spot is a must visit.

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Arapahoe Bowling Center
6850 S. Dayton St.
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
(303) 790-2695
www.arapahoebowl.com

Arapahoe Bowling Center has a lot of lanes that are clean and well maintained. Its staff is friendly and helpful, and its moonlight bowling is a popular feature for patrons. For a flat fee, guests can bowl for three hours on lanes that glow, but are still lit well enough not to hamper your game. The flat fee doesn't include shoes, which can be rented for $4.00. Its abundance of lanes makes it less crowded than other area bowling alleys during midnight bowling. It also features a lounge and food from the Dayton St. Diner.

Centennial Lanes
110 E. 9th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 651-3800
www.centennial-lanes.com

Centennial Lanes does its Moonlight Bowling differently than other alleys, in that it is a contest in which players pay a $15 entry fee and bowl 3 games. Competing for money and prizes, this format is more akin to league bowling than traditional midnight bowling, but if you're good, you have a chance to win some decent prizes. The top prize can only be one once per person, but the competitive atmosphere of this midnight bowling tournament makes it more exciting and entertaining. Centennial Lanes also has decent food and drink options.

Related: Top Bowling Alleys for a Night Out In Denver

Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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