The Alley

To be honest, if this place were located in a less rural area, it would get 1 or 2 stars, but it’s the only bowling alley in striking distance of Ellijay, GA. (Haha! «Striking distance.» See what I did there?)
The bumper cars were not functioning when I showed up with my extended family the week of Thanksgiving, and the manager (owner?) we spoke with seemed to be thinking of getting rid of them altogether.
The employees were warm and friendly. We bowled, and if you’re willing to look past the occasional item not working, the bowling lanes are clean and functional. Played a few arcade games and some air hockey. There is an ATM and a change machine on site. The bouncy inflatables looked old, but serviceable. Honestly, that sentence could describe pretty much everything here. We did not try the food.
It’s a strange place. But if you’re in Ellijay for an extended period or are looking for a rainy day activity, you could do worse than The Alley.

If you venture just past the outskirts of Atlanta and make your way into the simplistic living of Ellijay, you will find a cozy little bowling alley called the Alley. In my opinion, the Alley fuels the small town of Ellijay with a wide stream of enjoyment that is consistent on every single level. Some of the activities at this bowling alley are three ENORMOUS jumpies, multiple bowling lanes, an arcade, and a laser tag. Also they do cosmic bowling there as well. Their staff is rather friendly and always willing to help. It is just a family friendly kind of place.
To put it simply the Alley provides Ellijay with a trendy new atmosphere and I have always enjoyed going to the bowling alley. I believe their pizzas are exquisite. Their lanes are always good for bowling and are always clean. What else could you want in a bowling alley?