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Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
4.7(5,636)4.7 out of 5 stars, 5636 reviews Memphis, TN
About Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
A massive, pyramid-shaped destination offering a unique blend of retail and family entertainment, featuring an indoor river with live fish and alligators, a 300-foot elevator ride to an observation deck, bowling, and shooting games.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a unique, multi-activity day outOut-of-town visitors seeking iconic Memphis viewsParents wanting free indoor visual entertainment (animals and giant boats) for kidsToddlers and preschoolers who will be fascinated by the live fish, alligators, and massive indoor boatsSchool-age children and teens who can enjoy the shooting arcade, bowling alley, and the high-altitude elevator ride
Why families love it
- Giant indoor river with floating boats and live fish
- Live alligator pond
- 300+ foot elevator ride to the top observation deck with panoramic views
- In-store entertainment including a shooting arcade game and bowling
- Unique rustic hotel inside the pyramid with log-themed carts
- Live animal exhibits (alligator pond and fish-filled river)
Insider tips
- Expect to pay around $8 per person if you want to take the elevator to the top observation deck
- Set aside several hours or a full day to explore, as the venue is massive with 'something new around every corner'
- Look out for the unique log-designed carts if you are staying at or visiting the in-house hotel
Good to know before you go
- Quick 'in-and-out' shopping trips with tired kids, as the sheer scale of the pyramid requires significant walking
- The elevator ride to the observation deck requires an additional fee of approximately $8 per person
- Crowds
- The store is described as absolutely massive, suggesting it can accommodate large volumes of visitors comfortably
- Value
- Excellent overall value as entry to see the massive pyramid, indoor lakes, and live animals is free, though specific attractions like the elevator ride cost about $8 per person.
- Food
- Features a restaurant and bar at the top of the pyramid, plus candy and snacks are available for purchase inside the store
- Accessibility
- Elevator access is available to reach the 300+ foot high observation deck
- Safety
- Reviewers note that the pyramid is located in a 'super safe area'
What parents say
"This is the largest Bass Pro Shop in the country, and I was truly amazed when I walked inside. It offers everything an outdoor enthusiast could possibly need, from boats, rods, and reels to ATVs, duck hunting gear, clothing, candy, folding chairs, and tents. The store is absolutely massive. One of the highlights is the shooting arcade game, and there's also an observation deck where you can ride to the top and enjoy stunning views. In addition, this location features a hotel. Although I didn’t stay there, I noticed the log-designed carts being used by guests, which added a unique and rustic t"
a month ago
"Bass pro pyramid is incredible, and by far the best bass pro I’ve ever been in. There is a huge river throughout the store with fish, an alligator pond, boats on the river, products as far as the eye can see for good prices, an elevator the the top observation deck, bowling, a shooting game, and in all honesty probably anything else you could think of. This pyramid is definitely worth a visit and is in a super safe area."
a month ago
"we will DEFINITELY be coming back! we celebrated valentine’s day (the first with our daughter) and she LOVED it! the views on the observation deck are amazing, the staff is very kind, and there’s is something new around every corner, when you think you’ve seen it all - you haven’t! we loved all the live animals they had, their hospitality, and the vibes, great place for a date or just to spend the day with family!"
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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