See What’s Inside, Sayreville’s Bass Pro At Riverton Now Open
An 80,000-gallon aquarium, live jellyfish, a ray touch pool, bowling and dining are among the attractions at the new Riverton location.
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SAYREVILLE, NJ — Want to see an 80,000-gallon aquarium, touch a ray or go bowling? You can now do all three at Sayreville’s new Bass Pro Shops.
The 200,000-square-foot store officially opened Wednesday, November 11, at Riverton, following a grand opening celebration that attracted thousands of visitors, according to the Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA).
Located at 1 Bass Pro Drive, the store offers more than fishing, hunting and outdoor equipment. It also features several attractions for families.
What’s Inside The New Bass Pro Shops?
One of the biggest attractions is the 80,000-gallon Shipwreck Aquarium, which stands nearly three stories tall and houses more than 280 fish, according to Bass Pro Shops’ official store website.
Visitors can also check out a ray touch pool and live jellyfish exhibits.
There’s also The Flemish Cap, a nautical-themed attraction featuring a restaurant, underwater-themed bowling lanes and arcade games.
The store even displays Fidelity V, the personal offshore fishing boat of former President George H.W. Bush.
Planning A Visit? Here’s What To Know
The store is located at 1 Bass Pro Drive in Sayreville, near the Garden State Parkway.
Regular shopping hours are:
Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The store can be reached at 732-313-9300.
Bass Pro Shops also launched its seasonal Santa’s Wonderland attraction on November 12, offering families an opportunity to visit Santa and take holiday photos.
Those interested in dining, bowling or other attractions should contact the store for additional details about availability and operating hours.
What’s Next For Riverton?
The opening is also a major step in the long-running redevelopment of Sayreville’s former National Lead industrial property along the Raritan River.
According to SERA’s November 12 announcement, efforts to redevelop the property began in the late 1990s, while plans for Bass Pro Shops were first announced in 2011.
After years of planning, environmental cleanup and construction, Bass Pro Shops is now the first major completed component of the larger Riverton development.
Future plans include additional stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, housing and public amenities.
SERA did not announce opening dates for those additional projects.
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