Somehow it seems that the best, most comfortable bowling alleys are the ones with a pronounced retro vibe. They don't have blaring music and specialty cocktails, they're family-friendly, and they're big enough that you can usually get a lane. Few alleys in the metro are as homespun as Flaherty's in Arden Hills. It's been around in one form or another since 1938 and bills itself as the oldest family-owned bowling alley in America, now on its fourth generation. With 36 lanes, there's usually a... More »
