I know how you feel. You are in Melbourne, Fl with nothing to do, and you do not feel like driving to Orlando. Therefore, Miami is also out of the question as well. Why not go bowling? According to Wikipedia 100 million people bowl in 90 different countries. The United States Bowling Congress reported over 2.6 million members in 2008. That many people cannot be wrong. Right? Here are the best bowling alleys in our city.
Brunswick Harbor Lanes
1099 N. Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL
Brunswick Harbor Lanes has 40 lanes which will ensure that your waiting is kept to a minimum. Once you have worked up an appetite, you can order foods such as chicken wings, brats, quesadillas, burgers, and even salads from the snack bar. The arcade games will keep the children occupied and entertained, while the billiard tables give the grownups something else to do. There are four billiard tables available to patrons. Brunswick Harbor Lanes is the perfect place to begin or end an evening of festivities. They are open until 2am on weekends. It is located in the convenient area of West Melbourne near restaurants and Melbourne Greyhound Park.
Shore Lanes
4851 Dairy Rd
Melbourne, FL
Shore Lanes is a newly renovated bowling alley that also boasts 40 lanes. These lanes are used as a practice facility for the Professional Bowlers Association. They have an arcade that is sure to make the kids and adults happy with games such as basketball, Deal or No Deal, and other favorites. City Limits Lounge is also newly renovated and houses a full liquor bar and 15 flat screen televisions. Sources tell me that the bar even offers the popular brand of vodka, Three Olives. Whether you are looking for a ladies night out, boys night out, or some quality time with the family; you cannot go wrong with Shore Lanes. They are open until the very respectable and conservative time of 12am on weekends. It is located just north of Palm Bay road and in close proximity to I-95 which makes Shore Lanes accessible to most Brevard county residents.
So fret not, fellow Melbourne resident. With options such as these, you can have a good time locally. No toll roads required. Save what would have been your gas money and buy yourself something nice (or some extra time on your lane).