I had the time of my life at the remodeled Scottsdale Lanes bowling alley near my house.
My pals and I cosmic bowled for about three hours, for $16 a person. (Shoe rental is included.)
The Lanes have come a long way since their dingy days-I was impressed with how clean and modern-looking the bowling alley was. It now has a full bar (drinking wine at a bowling alley? Priceless!) and three giant video screens displaying the latest in pop music. Be warned: it can get distracting when you're trying to hit a strike but the gentlemen of 3OH!3 are staring you down.
Sadly, the place was just about empty while we were there. I think it is definitely a great alternative to an Old Town Scottsdale nightclub-the music was great and the fun was inexpensive. On Friday and Saturday, the Lanes are open until 1 a.m., and they're available until midnight all other nights.