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If you've searched for "Buffalo bowling Cary," you're almost certainly looking for Buffaloe Lanes Cary Family Bowling Center, in Cary, North Carolina. Note the spelling: Buffaloe. Buffaloe Lanes is a locally known name in the Raleigh area, with more than one center, and the Cary location is a long-standing spot for open bowling, kids' parties, school and church groups, and leagues.
What it's known for
- Family bowling: it markets itself as a family center, with bumpers and lighter balls for kids.
- Parties and group events: local churches, youth groups and charities hold bowling nights there.
- Leagues: like most traditional centers, weeknight evenings are often busy with league play.
Hours, prices and specials change. Check the center's own website or call before you go, especially on weekend evenings.
Tips
- For a birthday, book ahead and ask what's in the package. See our birthday party guide.
- For young kids, ask for bumpers and a ball ramp if needed; see bowling ramps for kids.
- Thinking of joining a league? How to join a league covers what to ask.
A note on "Buffalo bowling"
"Buffalo" also turns up in bowling searches because of Buffalo, New York, which has a long bowling tradition, and Buffalo-themed gear. But in Cary, it's Buffaloe Lanes.