Bass Pro Shops

This place is so cool. If you like Bass Pro Shops in general, you will love this one! It is definitely the granddaddy of them all. It is The Rose Bowl of Bass Pros! I only wish I could have spent more time inside! Just so much to see! And what a great town!! I'll be back and will bring someone with me next time!

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is seriously impressive. This is a very cool, expansive Bass Pro—easily the biggest and most immersive one I’ve ever visited. The indoor rivers, waterfalls, trees, and rockwork built throughout the store are incredibly well done and make it feel more like an attraction than a retail space. If you’re looking for anything outdoor or sports-related, I genuinely can’t imagine they don’t have it. The place is absolutely massive. The museum areas were also a highlight, especially the taxidermy animal displays and detailed habitat sets. One standout moment was seeing the largest polar bear ever harvested (1960)—an impressive and striking piece of history. The NRA National Sporting Arms Museum inside the complex was also surprisingly interesting, even if you’re not a hardcore firearms enthusiast. It adds another layer to what’s already a packed experience. Overall, it’s just a fun place to stop, and the location is perfect—right next to Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, making it easy to turn this into a full day outing.