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New bowling alley opens in Fairview with loads of crazy-cool extras

Bowling to black-light lighting is cool.

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A glitzy new bowling spot has opened in Fairview, bringing next-level bowling that's a departure from the traditional alley setting.

Called Bowlero, it opened at 351 Town Place in the Fairview Town Center in November. A multimillion-dollar project, it took months to complete and transformed the 25,000-square-foot space — previously occupied by Splitsville — into a striking one-stop entertainment destination. "Striking" because bowling.

Bowlero used to be Bowlmor AMF. It's the largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world, with over 300 locations, including eight in Mexico and two in Canada, specializing in corporate and special events, as well as league and retail bowling.

The company was created in 2013 following the merger of Bowlmor Lanes, an upscale bowling and entertainment company, and AMF Bowling Worldwide. Their portfolio of bowling center brands includes Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, AMF Bowling Co., and Brunswick Zone.

The Fairview location follows one in Dallas on Belt Line Road in Addison. Texas has 14 AMF facilities, plus four Brunswick Zones and two Bowlmors, including a location in Euless.

Bowlero brings a unique spin on bowling. It's known for its blacklight bowling lanes with lounge seating and huge hi-definition video walls, with a retro-inspired design that includes vintage Edison light fixtures, herringbone-patterned floors, and dramatic wall graphics.

Beyond bowling, Bowlero also includes a state-of-the-art arcade with more than 25 games including World’s Largest Pac-Man, Mario Kart GP DX, and The Giant Crane, plus old-school favorites like billiards, beer pong, and more.

Bowlero Fairview has 17 lanes, and an award-winning menu with oversized shareables such as the XXL Party Pretzel, a two-foot-long Coney Mega Dog, and 100+ ounce party drinks like the Dunk Tank and the Mega Mule that are made to be shared.

The ideal destination for date night, family night, birthday parties, and corporate events, Bowlero provides total entertainment for every occasion. The venue also features its own in-house team of expert event planners who can help craft your celebration.

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Uptown Dallas hotel debuts pet-friendly outdoor plaza near Katy Trail

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Meet y'all on Y'all Plaza.

In time for patio weather, the Marriott Dallas Uptown hotel has unveiled a new outdoor space with a flexible design and a folksy name: Called Y’all Plaza, it's a 4,000-square-foot outdoor gathering place in Uptown Dallas, near the Katy Trail.

According to a release, the plaza is designed to be an alternative to traditional indoor meeting rooms, with an open-air layout intended to accommodate a variety of uses including networking events, wellness programming, and community gatherings. Hotel personnel say they're aiming to encourage movement and interaction in a more casual environment.

But it's not just for hotel guests.

“At our core, we are in the business of creating memorable experiences, and Y’all Plaza is an extension of that commitment,” says Robbie Tawil, general manager of Marriott Dallas Uptown, in the release. “We are proud to open this space to our guests and the community after years of thoughtful planning. We envision it as a vibrant setting for events, connection, and celebration, and we’re excited to see how people make it their own.”

The space is also pet-friendly, and within dog-walking distance of the popular Katy Trail.

“Y’all Plaza was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing us to host everything from corporate meetings and client receptions to weddings and wellness programming,” says Hannah Finger, director of sales at Marriott Dallas Uptown. “It gives groups a unique alternative to traditional event spaces, with the ability to create more engaging, customized experiences for their guests.”

Developers say the plaza will function as a community-oriented space within a dense, walkable district.

“Our intent is to create a vibrant outdoor community gathering space in what has become the core of Uptown," says Matt Segrest, president of Alamo Manhattan. "We hope that our hotel guests relish this unique amenity and that our neighbors embrace the plaza as their own. Great neighborhoods have great public spaces and we hope this is a worthy contribution.”

The plaza will offer regular programming and is available for public bookings. For more information, upcoming programming, or booking inquiries, visit the website or email dalmu.sales@marriott.com.

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