Rainy Day Fun
Let’s Start with Bowling!
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Kings Dining & Entertainment offers elevating gaming and entertainment in a sleek retro environment. With interactive bowling, billiards, high-tech arcades and countless big screens the fun never ends. They serve drinks, play music, and create a super fun vibe no matter what the weather. But on rainy days, we think Kings, is a great choice. Locations: Burlington, Dedham, Boston, and Lynnfield.
Flatbread Company (Somerville)
While known primarily for its wood-fired pizzas, Flatbread at Somerville's Sacco’s Bowl Haven also offers bowling. It’s a retro candlepin bowling alley combined with a cozy restaurant, providing a fun blend of dining and entertainment.
Sacco’s Bowl Haven (Somerville)
This is a classic candlepin bowling alley connected to Flatbread Company, giving a vintage bowling experience alongside excellent food. It’s perfect for families and friends who want to combine bowling with good eats in a laid-back atmosphere.
Candlepin Lanes (Acton)
Candlepin bowling is a regional favorite in New England, and Candlepin Lanes in Acton offers this traditional game in a modern environment, featuring a family-friendly setting and leagues for all ages.
Lucky Strike Social (Somerville
Located in Assembly Row, Lucky Strike is a high-energy venue that blends bowling with a lively social scene. It has ten-pin bowling, billiards, and an arcade, all in a modern and vibrant atmosphere. It’s ideal for group outings and parties.
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Town Line Luxury Lanes (Malden)
This venue offers a more upscale bowling experience, including Atomic Bowling with LED lighting, bumper bowling, and a large arcade. It’s perfect for families, corporate events, or just a night out with friends. It also features a billiards hall and a sports bar, making it a well-rounded entertainment center.
Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream and Bowling (Hyde Park)
A unique combo of a bowling alley and an ice cream parlor, Ron’s offers candlepin bowling alongside award-winning homemade ice cream. This cozy venue is great for family outings, with a relaxed atmosphere that’s been a local favorite for years.
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Boston Bowl (Dorchester, MA)
Boston Bowl, located in Dorchester, MA, is a popular bowling and entertainment destination that’s been serving the Boston area for decades. It features:
Ten-pin and Candlepin Bowling: Offering both types of bowling, Boston Bowl appeals to fans of traditional bowling as well as the uniquely New England candlepin style.
24-Hour Operation: It’s one of the few bowling alleys in the area that stays open 24 hours, making it a favorite for late-night fun.
Arcade and Billiards: Along with bowling, there’s a large arcade and pool tables, adding to its appeal as a family-friendly entertainment spot.
Bar & Grill: They have an in-house restaurant with a full menu and a bar, so you can grab food and drinks while bowling or hanging out.
Cape Ann Lanes (Gloucester, MA)
Located in Gloucester, Cape Ann Lanes is a local spot offering candlepin bowling, which is unique to New England. It's a family-friendly establishment with a casual, small-town vibe, perfect for a relaxed game of bowling.
Pinz Bowl
Pinz is a modern entertainment venue with locations in several Massachusetts towns, including Kingston and Marlborough. It offers:
Ten-Pin Bowling: Pinz features traditional ten-pin bowling with sleek, high-tech lanes, making it a fun experience for both casual bowlers and more serious players.
Arcade and Laser Tag: Pinz is more than just bowling; it’s also an entertainment complex with a large arcade, laser tag, and other activities.
Event Hosting: Pinz is a popular spot for birthday parties, corporate events, and other social gatherings, offering a lively atmosphere.
Bar and Restaurant: Pinz has a full-service restaurant and bar, so you can enjoy food and drinks while you bowl or relax after a game.
For more Rainy Day Fun we also suggest museums, and Boston has some of the best.
Let’s start with our staff’s favorite:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, located in Boston’s Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, is renowned for its collection of fine art, personal memorabilia, and stunning architecture. Founded by art collector Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1903, the museum is housed in a Venetian-style palace and showcases an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and American art. Its unique charm comes from Gardner’s personal arrangement of the artwork, which remains as she left it, along with a beautifully serene courtyard. The museum is also famous for the infamous art heist of 1990, one of the largest unsolved cases in art history.
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science, located on the Charles River in Boston, is one of the largest science centers in the world, offering interactive exhibits and immersive experiences that engage visitors of all ages. It covers a broad range of topics, from biology and astronomy to technology and environmental science. The museum is home to the Charles Hayden Planetarium, the Mugar Omni Theater, and many live animal exhibits. It’s known for making science fun and accessible with hands-on activities, live presentations, and a focus on STEM education.
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Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, MA)
Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is a leading museum of art and culture with a special focus on global connections and maritime history. It boasts an extraordinary collection of Asian art, particularly from China and Japan, along with early American art, Native American works, and maritime artifacts. One of the highlights is the Yin Yu Tang House, a 200-year-old Chinese house transported from Anhui Province, offering a rare glimpse into Chinese domestic architecture. The PEM blends history and contemporary art in a way that reflects New England’s rich cultural past while embracing global influences. We appreciate their quirky and unique exhibits like when they featured Wedding Gowns and Tea Pot Collections, and of course one on the Late Iris Apel!
Destination SalemAnd don’t forget the Harvard Art Museums, explore over fifty galleries free every day! Open Tuesday – Sunday 10-5p.m.
