Bo's

The main club I'm involved with here at App State is Cru, which is short for Campus Crusade for Christ. We regularly meet every week, but on February 9th we went down to Lenoir for the night to go bowling and play arcade games at a place called Bo's. It was college night, so the building was definitely crowded, but the design landed itself well to crowds. It had all the makings of a fun place, complete with laser tag and lots of bowling allies.

I'd never been there before, and I was very impressed by how well designed it was. Most of the building was a big open room, with other rooms joining off it, so there weren't any narrow hallways to work around. Even the arcade area was well-deigned; there was plenty of room for wheelchairs.

There were a few downsides, however. Laser tag, as expected, was not accessible. It took up two levels and although there were ramps, they were too steep for someone in a wheelchair to be able to use them. Bowling is also hard for someone who has trouble walking because of the sleek floors, and most of the arcade games (like DDR) require being able to move your feet and walk.

Although it was a fun night, I probably won't bring my sister there next time she visits. I'd be too frustrating for both of us to find things that she could safely and easily do. We wouldn't get our money's worth, and I know there'd be things she'd much rather do. So it's a fun place to go, but limited to the younger and more able.

(Individual, Club)

(Individual, Club)