Branson is very well known for the live music shows that made it famous all over the world. Aside from being called the Live Entertainment of the World, Branson is also famous for its attractions and activities. It has been the premier vacation destination for families and for friends, too.
Theme parks, nature parks, and the live music shows are the things that many people think about Branson. Now, shopping in Branson has become a reason for the large influx of tourists, too. Not only can you have unique fashion finds and gift items in Branson, you can also get these items for a huge discount. Branson outlet malls have become quite a destination of its own already. One of the malls that shoppers in Branson always frequent is the New Dewey Short Visitors Center.
The Dewey Short Visitors Center is named after Congressman Dewey Jackson Short who was elected for twelve terms in office! Dewey Short was a supporter of the Table Rock Dam and he was also one of the people who funded the project. Branson locals have a lot to thank this man for, because today, the Dewey Short Visitors Center reflects the vision of both Dewey Short and of Table Rock Lake Dam.
Dewey Short Visitors Center is located off Highway 156, next to the Table Rock Dam. The visitors center is also situated on the shores of Table Rock Lake, one of Branson’s most beautiful lakes. The ambiance of Dewey Short Visitors Center’s environment is very inviting thus it attracts more tourists. It opened in April 2012 and since then it has been called as the “crown jewel” of Table Rock Lake. The visitors center in Table Rock Lake has an outdoor viewing deck, a walking path, and a small rock garden with a wooden bridge. The exterior of this place is so picturesque that it invites you to come inside and know more about Branson. Inside the Dewey Short Visitors Center, you can find a theater which features a film about the dam. It also houses The Discovery Shop, where you can find one-of-a-kind gift ideas for your loved ones. Local artists and craftsmen of Branson are the one who makes the products, such as jewelries and wood carvings, for sale in The Discovery Shop. Other items such as hats, t-shirts, and other Table Rock themed merchandise can be bought here.
Dewey Short Visitors Center also features wall murals and educational displays about the history of Table Rock Dam. Other exhibits that you can find are about Indians, White River, hydroelectric dams, lakeside wildlife, and many others.
Your Branson vacation is made complete with a trip to the crowning jewel of Table Rock! Plan your trip to Branson now and include in it a visit to Dewey Short Visitors Center!
