Shepherd of the Hills: Historical Sites Exploration in Branson
4.8
39 Ratings
Branson
Immerse yourself in history with this one-hour tour across various destinations at The Shepherd of the Hills. A local guide will guide you around on a Jeep-pulled tram, making it a delightful daytime activity for the whole family on their visit to Branson.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Shepherd of the Hills - Enjoy a ride in an open-air, Jeep-drawn tram through the wooded, 160-acre homestead. Your Ozark native guide with take you through Old Matt’s Cabin where three of the leading characters in the novel, The Shepherd of the Hills actually lived. This log cabin sits just as it did 130 years ago and is on the National Register of Historic Places. You will visit Morgan Church during your stop at Inspiration Point which is the highest point in Southwest Missouri where Harold Bell Wright camped while writing the book. The view is so spectacular that the name of this hill is Inspiration Point.
The Shepherd of the Hills was the beginning of the Branson phenomena. People began pouring into this area to meet the characters and see the beautiful landscape Wright has so vividly described- And now you have an opportunity to visit the homestead where the book was actually written!
What's Included
- Guided tour
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuity
Additional Information
- Please call local supplier after purchase confirmation to confirm time
Location
Branson
Tour guide will meet the guests at Aunt Mollie's Mercantile and Ticket office at Main Entrance to Shepherd of the Hills.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(39 Ratings)
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Debra_g
Oct 18, 2023
Wonderful - Uncle Matt’s cabin and the marvelous view are well worth the visit. It’s also historically informational
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Markh948
Oct 5, 2023
Going Back in Time - This was a wonderful trip back in time to the settling of this area, and the people and events involved. Our tour guide, John Fullerton, could not have been more personable and interesting.
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Marcy_p
Oct 4, 2023
Interesting outdoor, non walking tour. - We enjoyed the tour, with all the interesting history shared. The tour is perfect for people with difficulty walking. The view at the top of Inspiration Point was fabulous. I feel it was one of the best values in Branson.
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Y9870ewbrucel
Sep 29, 2023
Zip Tip - Eli and Conner are the best zip line guides in Branson Their expertise and cosmetic interactions are memorable for a lifetime
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H0ndurastraveler
Sep 15, 2023
Great historical experience with guide, Cowboy John! - Wonderful historical review of the famous early 20th century book entitled “Shepard of the Hills”. Request Cowboy John to be your guide. He grew up in them that hills.
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Jeff_a
Sep 6, 2023
TAKE THE HISTORICAL TOUR! - John was our tour guide. He was a wealth of information about all the historical details and his passion was very evident in his presentation. We say to everyone that you need to go on the tour!
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Judith_s
Aug 19, 2023
Excellemt Tour! - Cowboy John was extremely knowledgable and engaging. Fascinating history of the area and the book. We had a lot of fun.
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Carol_d
Aug 7, 2023
The past - I loved seeing the inside of Matt’s and Mollys house-It was the one thing I wanted to see-I can’t imagine living in such a small space but they did it
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C3127qxandreas
Aug 2, 2023
Most Enjoyable Tour Guide I 've seen! - Such a great tour! John was fun, courteous, and knowlegable. I'm a Harold Bell Wright fan and didn't realize many of the things John brought to light during the tour. He's done the research and is such an ejoyable guide! The place is delightful!
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Victoria_w
Oct 19, 2023
Fun tour - The guide, Emily, was excellent. The scenery was beautiful. I would recommend familiarizing yourself with the story of The Shepherd of the Hills as this would make the tour more meaningful. Overall fun experience
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