If Scheels does not have it, you do not need it! Two floors of sporting goods including a candy store on the second floor. Did I mention they have a ferris wheel! If you have not visited, you need to check it out ! read more

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Have you been here? if not, you need to get here. You don't have to like sports or outdoorsy stuff to enjoy your visit to this store. Scheels is complete with a indoor Ferris wheel for only $1 per person. HUGE over the top fish tank with fresh water fish, restaurant inside, ice cream, candy shoppe, and they have no shortage of Carhartt gear, bikes, fishing items, knives, hunting gear, ladies wear, kids wear, winter and summer wear. If that's not enough, two employees stood out-NATE AND JOSH! I came from out of town to visit and what an incredible welcome! Highly recommend visiting! One suggestion is to move the mobility/wheel chairs to the front for all to get in immediately and enjoy their shopping experience. ( yes, they do have an elevator for those strollers, wheelchairs and peeps who just don't do stairs or escalators ) read more

Scheels - Colorful, healthy fish to admire and they probably like their pics taken, so take a selfie with them. :) - Sports Wear Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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I normally don't like sporting goods stores, but this one has girl stuff! They always have beautiful things for the home, especially over Christmas. I always try to get a few ornaments on sale after the holidays. I love the brands of women's clothes, my favorite being; Free People! Of course they have lots of doggy toys and treats for your fur babies! If you're not afraid of heights, take a ride on the inside Ferris wheel! Plus, they have tons of items to show off your favorite sports team! I'm not a sports fan, but they also have in-house made fudge! I'm a fan of M&M fudge! A little bit of everything for everyone! Doggies allowed! :) read more

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Review Visit: July 1st, 2015 A GIANT FERRIS WHEEL! Why am I writing about a store that is similar to Dick's Sporting Goods or Bass Pro? A GIANT FERRIS WHEEL INSIDE AND ONE THAT YOU CAN RIDE! That's right, Scheels has a giant ferris wheel in the middle of the store for you and your (insert person here) to ride. That's just what a friend, my girlfriend and I did. We drove down to Scheels to check out the ferris wheel. We did other tourist-y things as well but that was our main goal for the day. Yeah, they have a giant store (the size of a football stadium it felt like) with a million things to buy for hunting, camping, fishing, (insert outdoor activity here), but the main draw for us was the ferris wheel. I think it was $2/person to ride? It was a stomach-dropping ride as the seat came up and over the top. The top is easily 50 feet above the ground. What I was surprised to see were the many other things to interact with. They had a giant throne to sit on. There was a open-mouthed fish that I got my hand stuck in (not literally). There was a giant bear that was able to bear the silly photos we took with it. There was a stuffed wildlife scene with various fauna and floral items. Honestly, if you have a fun group of (insert people here) to visit Scheels with, do it. It's more than just a store. It's an experience. And who else can say they rode an indoor ferris wheel that was in a store? Mark that one off the bucket list. read more

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We were in Springfield for a competition and heard about Scheels. We were told it was like a bass pro on steroids and they weren't kidding! They carry everything! Hunting, fishing, camping stuff. Alll kinds of brands of clothes! North face, Nike, Columbia.... It goes on and on. Oh and a Ferris wheel and candy store! And a cafe with wraps and fudge and such. This really could be a one stop Shopping event! read more

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Great store with great employees! All employees smile and engage with customers. There is so much between Candy stores, the fudge store, Ferris wheel and games throughout for the kids. There is a lot to pick from for gifts or any sports fan. Plus fun photo ops! read more

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Found perfect size and style for wrestling shoes for my 6 year old grandson when 4 other places didn't have them

I LOVE Scheels. I come here a lot, it has everything I need for hunting, work, and sports. Service is absolutely top notch, they know their stuff! I've dealt primarily with the staff in the golf section and hunting. I've never had a question go unanswered. I will be back! read more

This is the kind of place where one could easily spend hours. There is something here for kids and adults of all ages. If it has to do with outdoor activities, sports or hobbies, you've come to the right place. Downstairs, you'll find outdoor wear and apparel. They carry well known brand names like Patagonia which is known for its lightweight and warmth clothing especially for hiking / camping. They carry Keen - a quality hiking shoe line. They carry Trek bicycles - conventional or electric models. Downstairs you'll also find a cafe where you can relax with a snack or tasty ice cream cone. (I had a hot white chocolate mocha - it was great!). Not far, and in the middle of downstairs is a huge Ferris wheel that must be near 50 feet in height?!, and is a favorite amongst the kids (imagine that). Upstairs you'll find golfing, fishing, camping, hunting and shooting hardware and accessories. There's also a candy store with homemade candies. I purchased a lightweight, 7 ft "Elite Max Vengeance", Abu Garcia rod and reel combo (because once a fisherman, always a fisherman, ha), 330 yards of 8 pound Trilene line, some swivels and hooks. The rod and reel were on sale - 33.3% off! I got a great deal! Checkout was quick and friendly. I spoke to several employees and they were all very helpful and friendly. With such great quality products, excellent prices, and courteous, friendly service, this place is an easy 5 Stars. Be sure to check them out, ...and enjoy some nature! read more

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Staff today not as friendly as usual. They seemed really stressed. Usually 98% of the time very friendly staff. Unfortunately not today. Nice merch! read more

I have purchased both fishing and hunting gear and supplies from Scheels in Springfield, Illinois. All of their service personnel were extraordinarily helpful, knowledgeable and polite. The selection of all types of sporting gear is super. I wanted to highlight the exemplary service which I most recently received in the gun department--I was lucky enough to have 2 salespeople assist me with the acquisition of the modern-day equivalent of the M-14 rifle which we had used in the USMC back in the 60s--the salesman who worked with me was very knowledgeable about the M1A and it even turned out it was on a special sale! A great gun for a super price! I highly recommend Scheels! read more

Overall, it's a very nice store. I came in with my family and shopped around, specifically to get me a new pair of shoes. We went in, found the pair I was looking for, and asked for the size I needed. A young man was assisting us at first, and he was very kind. She shoe ended up being a bit too small, so I got half a size up. During this whole interaction an older worker (probably mid thirties) had been hovering around, making me feel a little wary. The young man went back to get my shoes and while I was waiting, the older man came over very quickly and asked me what I needed. I explained that I was already being helped, but he went to the back for the new pair of shoes anyway. I watched him take the pair of shoes from the younger man and bring them over. He handed them off and stood by very closely (less than 5 feet) while i tried the shoe on. Im not much for social interaction, so the overbearing help and hovering really put me off and I will probably never go again if every interaction will be this overwhelming. Not to mention it was the most expensive pair of shoes I have ever bough, and could have bought them for cheaper online if i didnt need them in such a pinch. read more

Definitely worth the stop while in town-got sole delicious chocolate and chocolate covered bacon from the candy store and took a spin on the Ferris wheel read more

Great store! Love to shop here it's very clean and a beautiful building. Friendly hard working staff.

The dining area was a mass of confusion. 4 different places to order, then stand in line again to pay. The people behind the counters we're apathetic and did not help and no nothing as my 14-year-old daughter go back-and-forth struggling to figure out where to order and where to pay. Food was 2 stars and service made it one. The merchandise was also greatly overpriced. read more

Scheels - Real bad ordering & checkout setup - Sports Wear Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

My first time visiting, I am quite intrigued at the concept of free indoor playing while shopping tons of clothing, camping, shoes, accessories, electronics, team branded gear and decorations and sporting goods! My favorite was the biking and hunting section. Great selection of winter coats and outside apparel (I bought a North Face Jacket!) The main attraction is the Ferris Wheel $1 per person, and .. yes... BOWLING, a candy factory, arcade games and a Cafe! This place is like a MALL for sporting fun!!! (Any sport you can imagine including fishing and guns)... The atmosphere is calm and family friendly even on a Saturday evening. Their beautiful huge fish tank when you first walk in and friendly cashiers make the experience exciting upon entry. I was greeted by 3 different employees with friendly vibes and amazed at the plethora of goods you can purchase in any sporting subcategory. read more

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I was in Springfield for a business meeting and my hotel was next door. I had some time to kill and wanted to check this place out. This place is mind-blowing. It's like Target, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Dick's all merged together. There's a Ferris wheel smack in the middle of the building and other little gems throughout the store including a candy shop! I kept running into one of the managers as I meandered about and each time we had a small conversation about where Scheels started and where they might expand to and just an overall great convo every time we ran into each other. I told him I needed to find a little something for my kiddo and he brought a little stuffed branded Scheels dog for me to give to her. Listen, if you're traveling anywhere near Springfield, IL this is a destination. It's outstanding and a little overwhelming because it's so huge. They have EVERYTHING. I'm not kidding. read more

Went here 3 times in one week while visiting. There is a lottttt to look at and do. Love the concept and the fact you can bring your fur baby. We had so much fun there, and wish we had one in Florida. Oh yeah, they have dippin dots upstairs! read more

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We drove our Tesla from Phoenix to Chicago and back on a recent road trip and this was by far our favorite charging stop. Scheel's has every sporting goods item you could ever want, plus a restaurant, candy store, giant fish tank, arcade games and an indoor Ferris wheel. It's also dog friendly, if you're traveling with your furry friend. Deron was especially awesome and helped the BF pick out a pair of K2 roller blades. This place is like an adult Disneyland; I actually had to drag him out of the store to continue on our road trip. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

Best sports store ever. Hands down. PLEASE PUT ONE IN CHICAGO!! I've seen smaller airports than this store, which ironically houses a hanging airplane in the lobby. We're just getting started. Instead of looking at the merchandise we found ourselves riding an indoor Ferris wheel, bowling, checking out the multiple virtual games and letting our son play in the kids area. Then we looked around. If they don't have what you want, you're odd. The peak of our trip here came when I found a Nike Steelers Troy Polamalu game jersey ON SALE for HALF PRICE. SOLD! This place just rocks!!! read more

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My wife and I love browsing the wide variety of sports apparel. Store is clean and spacious.

LOVE SCHEELS!!!!! This place is amazing, they have everything that you could possibly want

I went on their website and I found a throw that would work perfectly in my new office. So I picked it and put it in my car and then found out it wasn't available. But I did a chat and the person that I chatted with said here's the number call our store and they have it. I called the store and they had me talk to Barb. She found the throw and I was so excited that they would ship it to me. So I gave them my charge card and she said it would be shipped out Monday. Today is Wednesday and I received it and it's just as beautiful as on the website. If you ever need to throw Kennebunk is the best. read more

I have never felt more disrespected then in the women's shoe department. My husband and I went there and was ignored by more then one employee. We first went in there and nobody asked if they could help us, but give them credit they were busy, so we went walking around picked up some things we needed. We went back not too many people there sat for a few minutes nobody asked of they can help us, then two other people walked and they asked how they were and could they help them Guess I will be getting my shoes from Dick's. read more

What the heck is this place? I've never heard of it and somebody recommended it to me. OMG! It was surreal, I felt like a child at a carnival again. Guys you walk in and there's a HUGE aquarium. I looked at it for 5 minutes and then noticed there's a freaking carousel behind it! Like a real size, working carousel! Every corner you turn there's MORE!!! Bowling alley, golf, arcade, candy shop Did I mention it's a store? Like "Dick's" but without the dick employees. There's actually a person ready to help you on every corner. The employees are the nicest!!! Like not even A+ they are exceptional. I think we will go there again, don't care if it's 2.5h away, it's well worth the drive. I've never seen anything like it! read more

An amazing sporting goods store, Worth the visit even if you are not looking to buy anything. Very large store, great for families with activity areas, and displays of taxidermy animals And displays of U.S. Presidents and their connections to the outdoors. A large open area in the center of the store with a Ferris wheel gives the store a very open nice feeling to it. There is a small cafe on the first floor. Store has a very large fire arms / shooting sports area. A very large selection of rifles, Ammunition, and accessories. The selection of hand guns is very limited It's an enjoyable experience and worth the visit. read more

Purchased a handgun from Scheels last week on line, they transferred to a local dealer in St. Louis where I picked it up. The process, price and staff that helped me on two follow up phone calls could not have been better. Would highly recommend doing business with them, either in their store or in line. Thank you Scheels! read more

All I can say is WOW! We stopped by here as we decided to take a little detour on our way back from St. Louis - the building itself was so impressive from the outside, we just had to stop in. This is a sports enthusiasts paradise - and a great playground for the kids...we're talking ferris wheel, nascar race simulator, bowling lanes, shooting ranges, a restaurant and a beautiful aquarium arch at the entry way. There are also animatronic figures of presidents reciting their famous speeches. I mean, all this and tons of sporting and hunting equipment and apparel. Pricewise, I thought it was on par with Dick's and Sports Authority (both of which I only shop their sales) - but coming here is so much more than just picking up a pair of sale gym shoes - it truly is an experience and we hope to return very soon. Store is immaculate - it's been open for about 3 years, but if you didn't know that, you'd think they just opened - it is pristine! Thank goodness for taking a different road home. It's these times that we've discovered some of the best places - like Scheels. read more

Wow. I stopped at Scheels on my way out of town with my friend because they have a Tesla Supercharger. Perfect opportunity to walk around. There's a ferris wheel in the middle of the store! It was like a Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro hybrid. Love the shooting game on the second level. Great store! read more

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I ordered an item from the company and.they waited 4 days to tell me they were out of the item. It is Christmas time you would think that they could have informed me before then. They did not offer any ideas for substitutions that I could get, they just cancelled the order. ​I was very disappointed in there slow response and lack of alternatives. read more

I took my 2006 Bowtech Tribute in to get string and cables changed out. $167.00. I left instruction as how I wanted string attachments placed back on. I also asked if he knew about checking cam timing after new strings and cables. I was assured that they knew how to replace the strings and cables and that he had made notes on my wants for string attachments and the return of old cables and string. When I returned to pick up the bow the string had none of my specified attachments, the cams were visibly out of timing and they could not find my old string or cable. I am sorry that I ever went there. I am wholly unsatisfied and made the tech aware of it along with the three other techs standing there looking anywhere but at me. They offered no excuse for the improper timing issue or compensation for the loss of my personal property, a set of usable strings and cables. I now have to go to Pittsfield to have my bows cam timing corrected. These incompetents working in the archery shop are a disgrace to good business and should be used for cart retrieval with proper training. I will never again cross the threshold of a Scheels. read more

Scheels - Sports Wear Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

We stopped here in our way home to Champaign after seeing it from the side of the road. Best choice all day! They have everything here and more! Prices here great! Staff was friendly and helpful!!!! I'll buy all my outdoor gear here from now on. It's worth the drive. read more

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Sporting goods store and an amusement park under one roof. They carry all the sporting name brands and equipment. Plenty of friendly staff with good knowledge of the store and products. They have a double archway near the entrance that is an aquarium with numerous exotic fish and coral. Ferris wheel ride for $1. 10 frame Rollerball for $2. Nascar driving simulator ride for $5. Golf Swing simulator for $1 per hole. Free kids play area with tunnels, slides and small rock climbing wall. Fun for the shopper, sports fanatic and kids all in one place. read more

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Best customer service ! That's all I have to say. Ok so it's prompting me to say more. Nice quality products, gust a little pricy

My eight-year-old grandson needed a bow and they took excellent care of him above and beyond I will highly recommend them to anyone looking for sporting-goods wonderful company - golden egg read more

Love Ginna's Cafe! Their food is fabulous and the service is always great. The coffee is really good too.

Good food amazing portion sizes prices are excellent for what you get would recommend for a quick stop on a road trip plus there are Tesla superchargers 5 stars read more

Way more than just a sporting goods store. Especially fun when you're entertaining someone under 21, or just to avoid the bar scene altogether. In addition to goods covering all sports and types of outdoor activities, they have an arcade, a bowling alley, a Ferris wheel, a (laser) shooting gallery, a historic gun collection/display, a beautiful home decor area, and many more interesting things to be seen an experienced. read more

Went looking for camping gear and they only had 5 tents available. All weren't waterproof. For such a massive store they took up all the space for kids toys(?) and clothes. Incredibly pathetic supply. Asked a guy to point us to the tarps and he paused and just said he didn't know. Worst "outdoor store" I've been to. Great if you have kids and want to waste time.. read more

Scheels has a variety of sports equipment and I believe something for everyone in the family. They even have items for dogs and the home. I was pleasantly surprised by layout of the store. Everything is well organized. My husband and I came to purchase a baseball bat for Father's Day and was a bit disappointed with the small amount and lack of variety. My 6 yr old did find the photo props interesting. read more

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