1. Bass Pro Shops
City: Springfield, MO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (417) 887-7334, (888) 442-6337
Address: 1935 South Campbell Ave.
Description: People come from around the world to visit Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, and no doubt many of them come for the boats. Beginning when you drive by their huge outdoor showroom, you are sure to be impressed by their overwhelming list of models, features, options, and prices. You can basically spend as much money on a boat as you so desire. You name the option, and they’ll customize the boat any way you like it. Want lime green stripes to match the ones on the RV? No problem. At Bass Pro you can find a full selection of Tracker boats, including the popular Tracker, Sun Tracker, Tahoe, and Nitro models, as well as other brands The sales reps at Bass Pro will help you wade through the vast sea of options so that you’ve got enough left over for bait.
2. Aquasports Scuba Center
City: Springfield, MO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (417) 883-5151
Address: 5601 South Campbell Ave.
Description: Aquasports provides instruction from snorkeling and basic open-water scuba to instructor-level classes, as well as many specialty classes such as underwater photography, spearfishing, dry-suit diving, and ice diving. Before you buy or rent scuba gear, you can try it out in the center’s heated indoor pool. Group excursions are available to Table Rock, Bull Shoals, and Beaver Lakes.