The Grandaddy of All Outdoor Stores

The Grandaddy of All Outdoor Stores

The original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield is affectionately known as The Grandaddy of All Outdoor Stores® . This massive outdoor-themed experience is the number one tourist destination in Missouri attracting 4 million families, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts every year. Boasting nearly 500,000 square feet of immersive shopping fun, the Grandaddy offers visitors one of the largest assortments of outdoor gear, apparel and gifts under one roof.

One of the most photographed spots in Springfield is the grizzly inside Bass Pro.

Explore the store’s aquariums, complete with educational sessions on Missouri’s native fish, and marvel at the alligators and turtles traversing the in-store swamp. Friendly experts are available to help you find everything an outdoor lover could want, with an extensive selection of gear, apparel and gifts related to fishing, hunting, camping, boating, hiking and more.

Archery and shooting ranges make it easy to determine the perfect product for you. Next, visit the knife shop for a sharpening session or explore the lifelike wildlife mounts around the cascading indoor waterfalls. If all this excitement makes visitors hungry or thirsty, coffee, fudge and a full-service restaurant are not hard to find.

Hemingway’s Blue Water Café

Captivating full-service restaurant inspired by American author and saltwater fishing legend Ernest Hemingway – avid sportsman and pioneer of big game fishing.

National Archery Hall of Fame

A free experience that seeks to preserve the sport’s history and tradition in the United States, the hall showcases more than 1,500 artifacts, including a handmade bow created by Native American Apache leader Geronimo.

National Rifle Association Sporting Arms Museum

A free exhibit dedicated to chronicling the development and evolution of hunting arms in America from colonial times to present-day and home to the premier collection of sporting arms in the world featuring legendary items like Teddy Roosevelt’s hunting rifle.

Bass Pro Museum

Another free exhibit featuring a life-sized replica of the original Bass Pro Shop in Springfield along with a fascinating collection of Bass Pro memorabilia.

Motorsports Museum

An ode to racing housing a variety of racing memorabilia, such as fire suits, helmets and racing collectibles. Visitors can get an up-close look at the actual cars used in races, such as the champion No. 3 car Dale Earnhardt drove for his Daytona 500 win in 1998.

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

World-class, enchanting fish and wildlife attraction features 35,000 live fish, reptiles, mammals and birds and 1.5 million gallons of water.

John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Education Center

This 50,000-square-foot space houses the Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility School. The WOLF School is a comprehensive learning experience that serves as a national model for outdoor education.

White River Conference Center

Elaborate banquet space with a signature wilderness atmosphere ideal for special events of all sizes.

One of the free museums inside the store showcases the history of Bass Pro from its beginning to present.

Brad Zweerink