Friends visiting town? Summer staycation? Just looking for a spot to cool off and unwind after a day in the sun? Look no further than these local hangout spots that thrive on the sun setting and will keep you entertained late into the night.
NOCTURNAL
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A night out at Nocturnal means you’re a part of the “Biggest Party in the Burg.” With three floors of fun, there’s something for everyone. A first-floor arcade with more than 40 games, a full bar, carnival snacks like cotton candy and popcorn, and a prize wall is the space’s newest retro addition.
The second level hosts a dance floor with a DJ every Thursday through Sunday, and on the third floor, enjoy billiards, darts and beer pong. If you’re looking for something more intimate and relaxed with friends, try a VIP section, and don’t forget about happy hour, which runs from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. with half-priced drinks.
236 N 2nd St, Harrisburg | nocturnalharrisburg.com
MIDWAY BOWL
Bowling is a classic summer activity, and at Midway Bowl, there’s 28 lanes of fun and a wide variety of bowling options, like leagues and Rock & Bowl, to keep the party rolling all night long.
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But this Carlisle bowling alley is more than just that. It’s home to a golf simulator, axe throwing lanes and duckpin lanes (Midway defines duckpin as “an exciting and fun bowling game traditionally played on standard tenpin bowling lanes using a smaller ball and unique bowling pins, called duckpins”). Enjoy drinks, food, live music, trivia and patio games at the Sparetime Lounge and Outdoor Patio as well. Whatever activity you choose at Midway Bowl, it’s almost a guarantee your summer night will be well spent.
1561 Holly Pike, Carlisle | midwaybowl.com
THE MIDNIGHT OIL
A late-night, lo-fi, inclusive and queer-owned lounge, The Midnight Oil is Lancaster’s newest spot to bring your friends and hang out every Wednesday through Sunday. The space, owned by “General Nerdery” FARBO Co, is a “Social Hobbies Lounge” that has a wide variety of board games and nonalcoholic beverages.
Located right in the city’s downtown, The Midnight Oil is the perfect place to relax with the community, converse with other social hobby enthusiasts and make new friends. Stop by for Arts & Crafts Wednesdays, or visit their website to apply to organize your own meetup, pick up a game or make a table reservation.
Photos Courtesy Of Midnight Oil
44 N Christian St, Lancaster | farboco.com/pages/the-midnight-oil
