Park Tavern in Minneapolis, MN 55426

Park Tavern walks the walk of a family-friendly bowling alley, with cosmic bowling, party packages, big-screen TVs, a selection of lightweight balls for little ones, automatic bumpers that go up and down for family bowling, and arcade games. That said, it also caters to an adult crowd, with pool tables and pro sports-related specials in the bar.

The best time to head over might be on Sunday mornings - the place is quiet, and offers steep discounts on bowling.

Parties: Kids ages 12 and under can book a two-hour party, including shoe rental and one hour of bowling and a kids meal, soda, and ice cream for each guest. Cosmic bowling is offered at no extra charge on Saturdays and Sundays from 12n to 2pm. Teen parties include shoes, bowling, and pizza, burgers, or hot dogs.