Where to Go Candlepin Bowling in New York (2025): 1 Whole Option!

If you’re looking for where to go candlepin bowling in New York, well, it must be because you’re originally from Massachusetts. But here in Massachusetts, we’re spoiled for places to roll the small balls, so it may shock you to learn there is only one place where you can go candlepin bowling in New York state. Regardless, that’s still one more opportunity than there are in nearly all the other states.

So for when you’re in New York and looking to get your candlepin fix, this post covers your one whole option.

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Where to go candlepin bowling in New York

Here’s the full list of places at which you can go candlepin bowling in New York state. Click on the name to jump to that section or just scroll through the post to get all the info.

1. Apex Entertainment – Albany
2. Atlas Bowl – Trumansburg (No longer a candlepin alley)

Map of New York candlepin bowling alleys

Here are those two lonely candlepin bowling alleys on a handy map. Click on the star ⭑ next to the map’s title to save it in your Google Maps. To use, open Google Maps on your phone, click “Saved” at the bottom, then click “Maps.”

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All the candlepin bowling alleys in New York

Below is some information on the one spot where you can go candlepin bowling in New York (and some on one from the past). All information is accurate (to the best of my ability) as of October 2025.

About this alley

Here are a couple of quick things to know about this one place to go candlepin bowling in New York:

• It offers both candlepin and ten-pin at the same alley.
• It serves food in its on-site restaurant.
• It serves alcohol (beer, wine, liquor, cocktails) in its on-site bar.

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1. Apex Entertainment

At Apex Entertainment in Albany you’ll find four candlepin bowling lanes (and 18 ten-pin lanes). And if that’s not enough, this massive entertainment center also offers escape rooms, bumper cars, laser tag, pool, sports simulators, and an arcade. Apex also has a small restaurant and full bar. Here’s where you can find them:

• Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany, NY
• Phone: (518) 426-8666
• Website: apexentertainment.com/albany
• Facebook: Apex Entertainment Albany

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2. Atlas Bowl – No longer a candlepin alley

Atlas Bowl in Trumansburg, New York had been a typical ten-pin bowling alley until February 2022 when they installed–brace yourself–a brand new candlepin bowling lane. Yes, lane, singular. However, as of 2025 they have gotten rid of that one lane and feature only 10-pin now. (But I wanted to keep this alley on this page in case you came searching for updates on it.)

In addition to 10-pin bowling, Atlas also hosts trivia nights, local DJs, and parties and other fun events. They also have an on-site restaurant and full bar. Here’s where you can find them if you’re still interested:

• Address: 61 W. Main St., Trumansburg, NY
• Phone: (607) 387-3191
• Website: atlasbowl.com
• Facebook: Atlas Bowl Trumansburg NY

Where else to go candlepin bowling

If you’d like to know where else you can go candlepin bowling (outside of New York, that is), check out my full guide here: Candlepin Bowling Near Me – Where to go candlepin bowling and how to find your best local alley. It covers all the places you can candlepin bowl in the U.S. and Canada.

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Candlepin bowling in New York – additional resources

• Staying overnight in New York? Find great hotels here on Booking.com. (Hotels.com and Expedia usually have good deals too.)
• Need a car to get here? Check out the best rental car deals in New York here.
• Want to do some sightseeing? Pick up a New York guidebook before you go.
• Interested in local tours and activities? Check out the options on Viator and Get Your Guide.

Like this post? Have questions about candlepin bowling in New York? Ask away in the comments! Have fun on the lanes!

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