Nowata, Oklahoma: Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Yard (Closed)
Bowling Ball Man Chris Barbee has filled his yard with art made from old bowling balls. There's an American flag, a pyramid, a bowling-ball-size billiard table, and more. Sept. 2019: Chris moving closer to family; attraction closed.
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If you are in the area definitely stop to see the Bowling Ball Yard Art. Bob has done a great job. Very creative!
[Michelle, 09/05/2014]
It was great fun to see and just a couple minutes off the highway. This is a man being oddly creative and enjoying his retirement. Thanks for the lead -- we would have NEVER found this little gem of an attraction.
[Pamela Collins, 03/23/2014]
Still goin' strong! There are signs on road to help you find it.
[Doug Rice, 04/10/2013]
Quite an impressive display of bowling ball yard art. The shed has bowling ball sides and a bowling pin roof. Nice stop and very unexpected. Dozens of different themes and displays.
[Britt Marley, 12/23/2012]
Part of the yard bowling ball art: Kinetic Bowling Balls! Very cool.
[Del Clark, 05/20/2010]The entire yard display now has nearly 1,400 bowling balls.
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Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Yard
- Directions:
- From downtown, drive north one mile on US Hwy 169. Turn right onto E021 Rd (a gravel road). Drive a little over a mile. Bowling Ball Yard on the left.
- Hours:
- Sept. 2019: Permanently closed.
- Status:
- Closed
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Chris Barbee, aka "Bowling Ball Man," has been working on his single-minded yard art since 2006. Take some unwanted bowling balls on your next road trip, and donate them.