Cabela's to open first store in Washington

LACEY, Wash. Cabela's today announced that it is opening a new store in Lacey, Wash., the first in the state, on Nov. 16.

According to the company, the 185,000-square-foot, large-format destination store will include a 16,700-gallon, walk-through aquarium, stocked with freshwater fish, including those native to Washington, a boat showroom and service shop, laser arcade, furniture department, gun library, restaurant, general store, fly fishing shop, bargain cave and gift shop.

"We are excited that Lacey will be Cabela's first location in Washington," said Dennis Highby, Cabela's president and ceo. "Those who live and vacation in the great Northwest are passionate about the outdoors, and our stores serve as a tribute to conservation and wildlife. It's a perfect fit."