One of the Strangest Abandoned Places I Have Visited

Probably one of the strangest places I have been.

abandoned bowling alley with everything left behind
abandoned bowling alley with everything left behind

This bowling alley sits vacant, nearly in the middle of nowhere. Climbing through a small entrance in back, I entered into what looked to be a fully functional bowling alley, now abandoned for years

abandoned bowling alley seats
abandoned bowling alley seats

I came to find that I was creating slight foot prints in dust, and cobwebs had wrapped around the base of some chairs. However, pins still remain partly set, as if everyone left during the middle of a session of games. A small layer of dust covered the floors, chairs and bar. A bowling ball even remained in the ball return round about.

abandoned bowling alley bar

The place had such an eerie feel. Some windows had been cracked, and ceiling tiles began to fall.

abandoned bowling alley

Ashtrays remain sat at the bar, while the counter collects dust.

dusty bowling alley bar


No heat left the entire place frigid, cracking the wood.

dusty dirty bowling alley lanes

Shoes sit, tucked into cubbies, untouched and unworn. Who knows how long they may have sat here?

bowling shoes neatly placed in shelves

It’s as if nobody has set foot, or bowling shoe in here for quite some time.

vintage cigarette machine inside abandoned bowling alley

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9 comments on “One of the Strangest Abandoned Places I Have Visited

  1. I’ve always been so intrigued by old abandoned structures that remain exactly how they were as if the occupants vanished! I was so excited to see the article about your beautiful work on Huffington Post and to discover this type of exploration had an official name! Its so nice to know there are other young people out there who appreciate the stories and history behind these structures and see the beauty where most see trash.Thank you for photographing these time capsules before it was too late. Now you’ve inspired me to start my exploration!

  2. This place looks really cool is it in ohio?
    And urban exploring is the best i do alot of it myself loved your photos of the bowling alley it looks like they just turned off the lights and went home

  3. connection on my end messed up so repost but was saying is this place in North or southern ohio? I just checked out two old lanes in marion but these wernt it I love urban exploring and would really love to go check this place out:)

  4. This is an old post, I know. I played many games of bowling in this building. It was also a party center. It had been for sale for many years and was finally sold recently. Unfortunately, it is now a warehouse for a company that sells garage doors, I believe. They tore all the lanes out and everything. I can’t believe this popped up on your page randomly! This alley is in my hometown where I still live!

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