Roaming St. Louis: Genuine 'retro' bowling upstairs at Saratoga Lanes

Saratoga Lanes
The decor fits the history of Saratoga Lanes Photo credit Saratoga Lanes

For his Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX weekend host Scott Jagow traveled to Maplewood's historic Saratoga Lanes, the oldest bowling alley west of the Mississippi. Upstairs bowling, no electronic scoring, classic billiards tables -- some of the things that make Saratoga a retro experience without even trying.

Scott chats with owner Jimmy Barton, who also owns the massive 52-lane Tropicana bowling alley near Galleria mall. Why do people love to knock things down? Are bowlers athletes? What did Martin Luther have to do with bowling? Just some of the questions answered in this week's interview. Listen below.

For his Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX weekend host Scott Jagow traveled to Maplewood's historic Saratoga Lanes, the oldest bowling alley west of the Mississippi. Upstairs bowling, electronic scoring, classic billiards tables -- some of the things that make Saratoga  a retro experience without even trying. Scott chats with owner Jimmy Barton, who also owns the massive 52-lane Tropicana bowling alley near Galleria mall. Why do people love to knock things down? Are bowlers athletes? What did Martin Luther have to do with bowling? Just some of the questions answered in this week's interview. Listen below.
Saratoga has eight lanes and you have to keep score yourself Photo credit Saratoga Lanes
Saratoga Lanes
Saratoga also features top-of-the-line pool tables Photo credit Saratoga Lanes
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Tropicana Bowl near Galleria mall has 52 lanes Photo credit Scott Jagow
Featured Image Photo Credit: Saratoga Lanes