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Looking for a unique bowling experience? Here's where to find one in Chicago

Looking for a place to hang out with friends? Try these 5 bowling locations

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If Chicago residents find themselves seeking out something fun to do, there are several locations putting their spin on the sport of bowling.

Whether you're in for a casual game or are looking to get the competitive juices flowing, here are five places you can visit in the city.

  • 10pin Bowling Lounge

10pin Bowling Lounge, located at 330 N. State St., offers daily lane reservation, leagues and private parties. Lanes can be reserved for $25 per hour plus additional fees for shoe rental.

The location is open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

  • Habetler Bowl

Habetler Bowl, located at 5250 N. Northwest Hwy, offers family-fun daily services, youth activities, leagues and tournaments. To make a reservation and find hours for the location, call 773-774-0500.

  • King’s Dining & Entertainment Lincoln Park

King's Dining & Entertainment Lincoln Park, located at 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., offers daily lane reservations, leagues and private events. To make a reservation, you can go to their website.

The location is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Fridays, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Saturdays and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

  • Lucky Strike

Lucky Strike, located in both the Loop and in Wrigleyville, accepts lane reservations, including for parties and events. To make a reservation, you can go to their website.

Both locations are open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

  • Timber Lanes

Timber Lanes, located at 1851 W. Irving Park Rd., offers lane reservation, private lessons and the experience of a “classic old school bowling alley in Chicago.” To make a reservation, call 773-549-9770.

The bowling alley is cash only and only open for bowlers age 21 and older after 7 p.m.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, the lane reservation is $3 per game with a $4 shoe rental.

From 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, the lane reservation is $20 per hour with a $4 shoe rental.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, lane reservation is $3 per game with a $4 shoe rental.

From 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, lane reservation is $30 per hour with a $4 shoe rental.

Sundays are $25 per hour for lane reservation, with a $4 shoe rental fee.

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