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Bass Pro Shops, Harrisburg, PA

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Bass Pro Shops

3501 Paxton St · Harrisburg, PA

Why you should go…

The Harrisburg Bass Pro Shops is a 200,000-square-foot outdoor store on Paxton Street. At its center is a 60,000-gallon freshwater aquarium stocked with native Pennsylvania fish, and an indoor trout stream winds past life-size wildlife mounts and murals by Pennsylvania artists. You can try the archery range, browse boats and ATVs at the boating center, and catch free workshops and seasonal events like Santa's Wonderland.

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  • #aquarium
  • #fishing gear
  • #archery range

Good to know

General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

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