First Cabela's in Nevada set to open Nov. 16

Destination superstore could become one of state’s top tourist attractions

October 11, 2007

Cabela’s, known as the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will open its newest destination retail store in Reno, Nev., on Friday, Nov. 16.

Cabela's stores are known as premier shopping and tourism destinations, drawing visitors from the local area and from miles away. Up to three million people could visit the Reno store annually, making it one of the top tourist attractions in the state.

The 125,000-square-foot, large-format destination store, Cabela's first in Nevada, is located on the Boomtown Reno property on I-80 near the California border.

Extraordinary in design and showcasing thousands of products from its world-famous catalog, a customer’s average stay at a Cabela’s store has been estimated at a remarkable 3.5 hours.

The Reno store will be built in Cabela’s trademark style that showcases the best of the outdoors in a spectacular indoor shopping experience. Cabela’s stores are known as top-notch educational and entertainment attractions. Cabela’s is much more than a retail store and will provide unique attractions for every member of the family including:

• Hundreds of animals in extensive, museum-quality dioramas, including an African scene, that re-create animals in action in their native habitats;
• Cabela’s hallmark two-story Conservation Mountain, complete with running waterfalls and stream, a trout pond and wild game in their distinctive habitats;
• Huge aquarium, stocked with freshwater fish, including those native to Nevada;
• Customers will be greeted outside Cabela’s by an original bronze signature sculpture The identity of the sculpture will be revealed at a special unveiling on Thursday, Nov. 15;
• Other highlights include a laser arcade, furniture department, gun library, restaurant, general store, fly fishing shop and gift shop.


Hiring 250
Store manager Richard Flores will hire 250 employees to carry on the company’s tradition of excellent customer service. Cabela's employees, most of whom are expected to come from Reno, Nevada and the surrounding area, are famous for living the outdoor lifestyle and having intimate knowledge of outdoor products. Product offerings will include hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and wildlife watching gear, as well as outdoor clothing and outdoors-styled gifts and furnishings.

Cabela’s Reno store hours
Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
Sunday - 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The store address is 8650 Boomtown Road, Verdi, Nev. 89439.