Around the County
Neighborhood bowling alleys
By Taylor Hale
Wisconsin weather is unpredictable, it can be 75 degrees one day, then 35 degrees the next. When locals are looking for something to do on the inevitable chilly spring days, they don’t have to look any further than a bowling alley. The state is covered with neighborhood alleys where Wisconsin culture has been developed since the 1950s.
Get out to your local lanes this spring, and keep Wisconsin culture alive.
Skipp’s Bowling Center
Skipp’s Bowling Center is a staple of the Stevens Point area. The quaint bowling alley is located at 2300 Strongs Avenue. The alley offers 24 lanes with optional bumpers and automatic scoring.
Skipp’s also offers pool, darts, arcade games, and a spacious bar. Food and snacks are also available for purchase.
Skipp’s is open Mondays, 2-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 2 -11 p.m.; Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.;Thursdays and Fridays, 2-11 p.m.; Saturdays, noon – 11 p.m., and Sundays, noon – 5 p.m.
For more information, call 715-341-9696.
Opi’s 5 Star Lanes
Opi’s is located at 1960 Post Road, Plover. The large bowling alley also offers pool, darts, and indoor sand volleyball. Guests can also enjoy a full bar and a family-friendly arcade.
Opi’s is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-11 p.m., and Thursdays through Saturdays, noon – midnight;, and Sundays, noon – 11 p.m.
For more information, call 715-341-2965 or email [email protected].
Whitetail Lanes
Whitetail Lanes is located at 3689 County Road Q, Amherst Junction. The lively alley offers 8 lanes with a new Qubica scoring system and bumpers. Whitetail also offers a full-service bar and grill, and frequent live music.
Whitetail is open on Mondays, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
For more information, call 715-824-3108.