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Sight Table Rock Dam, Branson

Dewey Short Visitor Center

A sight in Table Rock Dam, Branson, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Dewey Short Visitor Center in Table Rock Dam, Branson
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Why go

Lakeside center at Table Rock Dam with exhibits and a short nature trail.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Branson, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Table Rock Lake, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Table Rock Dam
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Branson, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Table Rock Lake

    Clear Ozarks reservoir for swimming, boating and quiet coves.

    Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge

    Cozy lodge bar with a fireplace and lake views at Big Cedar.

    Drinks · 4.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Silver Dollar City

    1880s-themed park with crafts, coasters and bluegrass in the hills.

    Activity · 5.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Billy Gail's Cafe

    Log-cabin café famous for plate-sized pancakes.

    Food · 5.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Top of the Rock

    Big Cedar's hilltop with lake views, a natural history museum and Lost Canyon Cave cart trail.

    Sight · 5.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Clockers Cafe

    Downtown diner since 1970 with big breakfasts and homemade pies.

    Food · 6.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Dewey Short Visitor Center is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Branson

Dewey Short Visitor Center is our only sight pick in Branson; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Branson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Branson run from 44°F in January to 92°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Dewey Short Visitor Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Branson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Branson weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
4500 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Coordinates
36.59393, -93.31232
Destination
Branson, Missouri

Dewey Short Visitor Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Dewey Short Visitor Center?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Dewey Short Visitor Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Dewey Short Visitor Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free; walk the Table Rock Lakeshore Trail from here.

Is Dewey Short Visitor Center free?

Yes, we list Dewey Short Visitor Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Dewey Short Visitor Center?

Dewey Short Visitor Center is at 4500 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616, USA, in Table Rock Dam. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Dewey Short Visitor Center?

Dewey Short Visitor Center appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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