Branson’s TriLakes Area is known to many tourists as the perfect vacation destination for the most exciting water activities. One of the lakes in Branson TriLakes Area is Table Rock Lake, which is also considered to be one of the most popular and most perfect man-made lakes in Branson. Table Rock Lake started as a flood control project, and now it is one of the most visited tourist spots in Branson. If you want to get to know more about the story of Table Rock Lake, one place that you can visit is Dewey Short Visitors Center for more history, interactive displays, and so much more.
Located off Highway 165 next to Table Rock Dam, Dewey Short Visitors Center is named as such to give honor to Congressman Dewey Jackson Short. He is a Republican US Representative from Missouri’s 7th Congressional District and he was a public servant for twelve terms. During his terms, Short was a supporter of the funding for Table Rock Dam. Nowadays, if you visit Dewey Short Visitors Center, you can also learn more about Short’s vision, the dam, and a lot more.
Dubbed as the “jewel of Table Rock Lake”, the Dewey Short Visitors Center is a modern-style building that you can find on the shores of the lake. It is not your typical shopping mall, since it has an outdoor viewing deck, a walking path, a small rock garden with a wooden bridge. These are only some of the exteriors that will give you peace and relaxation while enjoying. Inside of Dewey Short Visitors Center, you can find a theater and The Discovery Shop. The Discovery Shop is often visited by tourists because it is in this place where you can find unique souvenir items of the Ozarks. When you are in Branson, don’t forget to drop by and get some trinkets for yourself and for your loved ones back home. The crafts that you can find in The Discovery Shop are made by local artists and craftsmen. Get exclusive and unique jewelries, wood carvings, hats, shirts, books, toys, and a lot more.
On the lower floor of the Visitors Center, you can find a huge room full of learning. Here, you can know more about the history of Table Rock Dam through the wall murals and displays. There is also a Native American Artifact Exhibit so you get to have an idea about the lives of the Indians who lived in the area before. There are a lot of things that you can learn here – from the parts of a hydroelectric dam, water safety, and a lot more. Before your trip in Dewey Visitors Center ends, don’t for get to stop by the viewing deck to capture great photos.
For your vacation, why not stay closer to Table Rock Lake so you get to enjoy all the fun and adventure that it offers? Stay in Thousand Hills Golf Resort and choose from a variety of lodging options for you. For reservations and inquiries, call 1-877-262-0430.
