Around the Clock

American workers are eschewing the typical 9-to-5 grind like never before, and stores and service providers are shifting their own schedules to accommodate these night owls. Fast-food outlets, for instance, are finding that midnight munchers can be a profitable niche. According to a recent story in the Wall Street Journal, McDonald’s fastest-growing time segment is the block of time between midnight and 5 a.m. This burgeoning business is due in a large part to a growing number of people that are picking up second jobs or extra shifts to make ends meet. Here’s a round-up of places to keep insomniacs occupied during the nighttime hours.
Bowling Alleys

You’ve heard of the stroke of midnight, but how about a strike at midnight? Bowling alleys open all 24 hours can be found across the U.S., in big cities as well as small towns like the Indianapolis suburb of Beech Grove, In. (population: 15,000). Besides, there’s no better excuse for a gutter ball than, “Sorry, I’m usually not awake at this hour.”













