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Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge owner Johnny Morris converted the Days Inn at 621 W. Sunshine St. to Angler’s Inn. It opened March 8 across the street from Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium at Campbell Avenue and Sunshine Street. Officials held an open house March 15.

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Artist Aaron Wolken finishes an outdoor-themed mural in the pool room.

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Brothers Adam, left, and Aaron Wolken paint a waterfall behind the hotel hot tub.

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Hotel officials say gummy worms are left in each guest room, similar to the Swedish gingersnaps popular in Big Cedar Lodge rooms.

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Wildlife themes are around every corner – down to the door hangers on one of the 67 rooms.

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Bass Pro hospitality division spokeswoman Janet Glaser describes the new furnishings, made by local Amish family members.

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You know you’re in Bass Pro country with a mounted coat rack like this.

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Michel Keller, food and beverage director for Big Cedar Lodge, tells Tracy Kimberlin of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau about the dining options at Angler’s Inn.

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A complimentary breakfast is served daily, officials say.

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A guest jogs on the treadmill in the fitness center.

“If you spend all day at Bass Pro and Wonders of Wildlife, this extends the experience,” Bass Pro spokesman Jack Wlezien says. “It ties the two together.”

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Hotel Manager Joseph Mahadevan, right, welcomes guests during the open house.

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Hotel Manager Joseph Mahadevan stands in the renovated lobby.

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Mounted fish are around every corner.

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Traditional fishing decor accents the lobby fireplace.

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BY: Eric Olson, Editoreolson@sbj.net

Posted online March 16, 2018 | 8:43 am

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