Bowling

Bowling in Vegas incorporates elements of casinos, bars, and nightclubs, with lively crowds to match. Locals take their leagues seriously, so "spare" yourself some heartache and call ahead to make a lane reservation.

The Orleans Bowling Center. This 70-lane bowling center is tucked inside the Orleans Resort and Casino, an all-purpose locals casino in a working-class neighborhood. Be sure to check out the pro shop, as well as the video arcade, which can get rocking on weekend nights. 4500 W. Tropicana Rd., West Side, Las Vegas, Nevada. 702/365–7400 ; www.orleanscasino.com. From $4; shoe rental $5.

Red Rock Lanes. Are we in a bowling alley or the club? This 72-lane bowling alley has all the amenities, including TV screens over every lane, a deli snack bar, and Cosmic Bowling—glow-in-the-dark bowling with a DJ—until 2 am on Friday and Saturday night. Roll on through until morning—it's open 24 hours a day. If you've got the bankroll, you can live the full nightclub-plus-bowling dream with bottle service at your own VIP lanes. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Summerlin South, Las Vegas, Nevada. 702/797–7467; 866/767–7773; redrock.sclv.com. From $4; shoe rental $6.

Sam's Town Bowling Center. This is a 56-lane locals' alley where leagues and tournaments are taken seriously. The sprawling underground lanes offer a cocktail lounge and snack bar to eliminate changing shoes. The "Xtreme Bowling Experience" at 9 pm on Friday and Saturday night will allow you to "strike out" in a nightclub-like environment. Be sure to check for deals such as $1.25 games on early mornings. 5111 Boulder Hwy., Boulder Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada. 702/456–7777; 800/897–8696; www.samstownlv.com. From $4; shoe rental $5.

Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. This 60-lane facility at Santa Fe Station Casino is a traditional bowling center, with video arcade, bar, and top-of-the-line Brunswick electronic scoring system. Cosmic Bowling with a DJ is held every Wednesday, as well as Friday through Sunday. 4949 N. Rancho Dr., West Side, Las Vegas, Nevada. 702/658–4988; www.stationcasinoslanes.com. From $5; shoe rental $5.

Silver Nugget Bowling Center. This alley has 24 lanes, a pro shop, and a modern automatic scoring system. Its version of Cosmic Bowling, which includes fancy lights and a booming sound system, goes 7 pm–2 am on Friday and Saturday. On weekend days you can rent lanes by the hour instead of paying per person per game. Silver Nugget Casino, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. N, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89030. 702/399–1111; silvernuggetlv.com. From $1; shoe rental $2.75.

Suncoast Bowling Center. Reflecting its upscale Summerlin neighborhood, the bowling center at the Suncoast, with 64 lanes, is designed to provide every high-tech toy for bowlers. The alley has Cosmic Bowling on Saturday 9 pm–2 am and hosts a number of different leagues throughout the week. Suncoast Hotel & Casino, 9090 Alta Dr., Summerlin South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89145. 702/636–7111; 877/677–7111; www.suncoastcasino.com. From $3; shoe rental $5.