Ypsi Arbor Bowl
Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier

The Ypsi Arbor Bowl features a unique sign, to say the least. Check out the Bowling Pins spelling out "BOWL" in its own unique way.

Grand Bowl
Franklin Park, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

On Grand Ave. in Franklin Park, IL is the appropriately name Grand Bowl. Check out the bowling ball shape incorporated into the marquee. Not sure if this marquee is still around these days.

Bowling Alley
Indianapolis, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

This bowling alley found in Indianapolis looks forlorn and abandoned.

Bowl-Mor Lanes
Streator, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Here's a shot of the Bowl-Mor Lanes in Streator, IL. Check out the Lamp Lite Room while you're there.

Yorktown Lanes
Cleveland, OH
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

Here's a shot of what may be the best bowling sign in Cleveland, OH. The Yorktown Lanes marquee is in great shape.

Diamond Bowl
Edwardsburg, MI
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Check out the Diamond Bowl, located near Edwardsburg, MI. This bowling alley sign integrates the bowling pin into the side facade of the building.

Town and Country Lanes
Columbia, MO
Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier

How about the Town and Country Lanes of Columbia, MO. This sign features a huge bowling pin and ball as part of its marquee design.

Fountain Square Bowling Window
Indianapolis, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

See the atomic duckpin bowling and the era from which it hails from.

Fountain Square Restaurant
Indianapolis, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

This Restaurant is the part of the building that also houses the bowling alley at Fountain Square, Indianapolis. A rather large complex.

Pawnee Lanes
Maple Heights, OH
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

In the wonderful town of Maple Heights, Ohio is Pawnee Lanes. Sporting a pin on the sign, the Pawnee is a good bet for weeknight entertainment.

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