Inspiration Tower: Panoramic Views of Southwest Missouri
4.1
60 Ratings
Branson
Experience breathtaking panoramic views of Southwest Missouri from the Inspiration Tower, the highest point in the region. Visit the enclosed observation deck and enjoy the gift shop. Don't miss the stunning Trail of Lights during November and December!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower - Breathtaking 230-Foot High Views\n\nStanding as Branson’s iconic silhouette against the sky, Inspiration Tower rises to a majestic 230 feet on Inspiration Point, the loftiest elevation in Southwest Missouri.\n\nOpen Hours: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm until October 31, and from 9 am to 3 pm in November & December, weather conditions permitting\n\nTower Specifications\n\nHeight: 230 feet\n\nConstruction Cost: $1.5 million\n\nStructural Steel Weight: 92,000 pounds\n\nDesigned Wind Resistance: 172 mph sustained winds\n\nMaximum Wind Gust Resistance: 224 mph\n\nConcrete Delivery: 43 trucks\n\nGlass Coverage: 4,400 square feet\n\nTotal Structure Weight: 3 million pounds
What's Included
  • Entrance Ticket
Additional Information

Standing at the apex of Southwest Missouri, the Inspiration Tower offers an unparalleled vantage point. Ascend in a crystal-clear elevator to the expansive, sheltered observation platform. No matter the season, the sweeping vistas are truly breath-taking. During fine weather, visibility can extend over 90 miles.

Throughout your visit, feel free to peruse the gift shop situated on the first floor. As the end of the year approaches, Inspiration Tower is magically transformed into the tallest shimmering Christmas tree in the Ozarks, marking the Trail of Lights. The Tower is accessible all year.

Bookings for this allure are not required.

The Tower features its own entrance and parking area, located a short distance away from the primary entrance for The Shepherd of the Hills.

Location
Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower
West 76 Country Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Holly_o
Oct 27, 2022
Girls loved it. Enjoyed... - Girls loved it. Enjoyed learning some history of the ship. I was glad it was wheelchair accessible, so was my husband.
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379kathrinel
Jul 3, 2022
Awesome time. - We had a great time on the zipline and mountain coaster. I highly recommend them both. You won't be disappointed. We felt totally safe and totally exhilarated.
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Angelaws9452oz
Sep 11, 2023
Worth every penny. - The view was great! Plenty of room so you won't feel cramped. They even have telescopes to be able to see different areas up close!
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Rowlandwithmyhomies
Oct 10, 2022
First Timers - We did the inspiration tower after riding the Copperhead Mountain coaster twice. We aren’t high maintenance, and we’re easily entertained- the 3 adults thought the tower was interesting and actually took the time to read the plaques and posted historical points up top. Our 4 sons (ages 13, 10, 8, 6) could have cared less… but they enjoyed playing on the big checkers game that was available up there. The lady at the bottom said it would be cheaper to purchase a family pass- so we did, 7 people for $32’ish dollars I think? So maybe look into that option if you have enough people. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Would we do the tower again? Probably not, but it was our first trip to Branson and it was pretty from up there, interesting, and fun to experience once.
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Ray_r
Aug 17, 2022
Disappointed - It was not as impressive as it appeared online. I would not recommend it. I didn’t do the coaster or zip line. They might have made the experience more worth the drive.
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Loriaklassen
Sep 27, 2023
Not worth it - Don't waste $10 to go to the top of this tower. The windows are not that clean, you spend 5 minutes maybe walking around the tower to see the area. Not my idea of money well spent.
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Bowhunter22
Aug 3, 2022
Not worth stand alone admission. - Not really worth it. The view from up top isn't much different than what you see along the highway. Might as well just stop at the free public conservation area nearby.
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Rachel_w
Jul 4, 2022
Worst Attraction - Terrible service, one person working on a holiday weekend to check each person to make sure the waivers were signed. Had reservations for 11:30 but gave up and left after never receiving service. No signs or information on how to check in.
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Thekidwonagain
Aug 25, 2022
Zipline have at it, View from the top no - 2 couples were looking for something to do for the morning. We decide to go do this. When we got there there was one line for everything. Lower zipline, upper zipline, the slider coaster, and the view from the tower. The line was 40 people long. We found that we could buy on line for 40 bucks. So we entered the elevator, no ticket taker, got to the view level, no ticket taker. Started viewing around, the views were the some that you can find somewhere along the road. We stayed there for another 10 mins and still no ticket taker. So we left. Bye Bye 40 bucks. If your in to ziplines have at it. But if your want to see scenic views don't waste your time.
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Jball32
May 28, 2022
Canceled my reservation without notice for high wind and 2 Months later still has not processed refund. - We booked a zip line reservation and when we got there they told us the tower was closed for high winds, they never bothered to notify us before we drove all the way there. They tried to get us just to reschedule but it was our last day in Branson. I had to argue just to ask for a refund. It has now been 2 Months and I still don’t have a refund for the $67 I spent. I have called and they told me they would check to see if they were really closed that day and get back to me before they would even check into my refund. Like they didn’t believe me. They don’t have a procedure for offering people refunds when they cancel for wind?!? People were rude and customer service was awful. Ridiculous!
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