By MICHELE HOLTKAMP-FRYE, Daily Journal of Johnson County assistant managing editor
A national outdoor retailer that doubles as a tourist attraction is coming to Greenwood.
Cabela's, which bills itself as the world's foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will be built in Greenwood, according to a construction management company.
In other locations, Cabela's stores come with hotels and indoor water parks. The retail stores attract up to 4 million visitors per year.
S.M. Wilson & Co., a construction management firm, said on its Web site that it has been selected to oversee the construction of a Cabela's in Greenwood.
A spokesman for Cabela's said he could not comment until next week.
The Greenwood City Council and two city economic development groups have scheduled a news conference for 4 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a special meeting of all three boards at 6 p.m.
Cabela's retail stores typically offer more than 100,000 square feet of store space and museum-quality exhibits.
"At most of our stores you'll find indoor mountains teeming with museum-quality wildlife taxidermy displays, huge aquariums, restaurants, and gun libraries," according to the company.
A Cabela's in under construction in Hammond. That store is 185,000 square feet and expected to be completed late this year. It includes an indoor archery range and a boat showroom and maintenance center.
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