Thousands of people in attendance for the grand opening in 2015.
This year, Big Cypress Lodge proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary as an outdoor haven inside the iconic Bass Pro Shops Pyramid.
Since 2015, this one-of-a-kind hotel has welcomed visitors from around the world to experience its rustic charm, world-class amenities, and heartfelt hospitality.
The lodge is part of Johnny Morris’ vision to create spaces that connect people with nature. Featuring 103 uniquely designed rooms, a 600,000 gallon swamp with 36 native species and live alligators, plus the nation’s tallest freestanding elevator, Sky High Ride, Big Cypress Lodge is more than just a hotel it’s an unforgettable destination in Memphis, one of America’s most historic cities.
The Den on the Third Floor of Big Cypress Lodge, overlooking Bass Pro Shops and the Cypress Swamp. The 300-foot Sky High Ride stands in the center of the pyramid.
History of the Memphis Pyramid
Originally built in 1991, the Memphis Pyramid was a venue for sporting and entertainment events: hosting basketball games, concerts by legends like Mary J. Blige and The Rolling Stones, and even a Mike Tyson boxing match. From 2002 to 2006, the building was repurposed as a church with its future uncertain.
That all changed in 2005 during a fishing trip on the Mississippi River. Bass Pro Shops founder, Johnny Morris, set out with famed angler, Bill Dance, and Bass Pro’s first fishing manager, Jack Emmitt. As they passed the Pyramid, Morris joked that if they caught a 30-pound catfish, he’d build a Bass Pro Shops inside. Sure enough, with just an hour left in the trip, Jack reeled in the big fish and the rest is history.
Memorabilia from previous sports events and concerts are on display on the Third Floor of Big Cypress Lodge.
A decade later, that bold idea became reality. After an extensive transformation, the Memphis Pyramid reopened in 2015 as one of the most unique attractions in the world.
Here’s to the next 10 years of outdoor-inspired magic right in the heart of Memphis! Be a part of the celebration! www.big-cypress.com/seasonal-offer