Inspiration Tower: Panoramic Views
4.1
68 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: 24 hours
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 &…
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What's Included
  • Entrance Ticket
Additional Information

Inspiration Tower stands at the highest point in Southwest Missouri. Visitors can take a glass elevator to reach the spacious, enclosed observation deck. The panoramic views are stunning in every season, and on a clear day, visibility extends over 90 miles.
Guests are invited to explore the gift shop located on the ground level at any time during their…

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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
4.1
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Travel320754
Dec 19, 2025
Ozarks version of A Christmas Carol - We weren't sure what to expect but this was a solid show with excellent food. The staff was super friendly and attentive to my food allergy, one of the best gluten free meals I've had. The show was corny in a good way,made us laugh,took a moment to thank our veterans and told the "true" meaning of Christmas. One of the things I love about Branson is the wholesomeness. The fact they mentioned the Lord is a rare find anymore but we heard several "amens" in the crowd. It was just a great time all around and worth every bit of the ticket price which was extremely reasonable for a dinner show. I highly recommend it if you are in Branson during the Christmas season.
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Pamelahg5148dk
Dec 13, 2024
Very great experience. - Tru;ly enjoyed the views from the tower. The people we encountered were very friendly and helpful. Loved every minute of it.
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Travel51289411204
Oct 31, 2022
A starting point to know the Ozard Mountains - To begin the visit to Branson the viewpoint is a great help to understand the magnitude of the Ozard Mountains and the literary work that gives its name to this area, in addition there is an entertainment complex that is worth knowing and enjoying at night
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Alwaystraveling65
Oct 16, 2024
Amazing Views - Hopefully you get to visit here on a clear day. Wow - you can see for miles! We caught just the start of fall so a few of the colors were changing. You can get a water glimpse of the water reservoir. Take a few minutes to play a game of checkers. Bring quarters for the far viewing telescopes. However, both penny smashing machines up top were out of order, one downstairs by bathrooms was working
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Stephaniei244
Jun 19, 2024
Tall zipline - We actually did the tower zipline (Vigilante). It was awesome! But so short I felt it wasn't worth the money. And the view from the tower is high up, but all you see are hills, so I definitely wouldn't pay to go up for the view alone. Cute facilities though! I may have e to come back to try the dinner show and sweets shop!
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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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936tracis
Nov 29, 2025
Alright but overpriced - The view was good but a little overpriced. Not very pretty in late fall. We were told we could come back later to look at the Christmas lights from the tower but weren’t told what time they closed so missed out on that. However, we did pay to go through their Christmas light display & that was very good.
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Thecreationcrawler
Jan 6, 2025
Come when the hills are green - If there is an observation tower, I'm probably going to check it out. Went to the Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower. The tower is a separate admission fee from all the other surrounding activities and the park. As someone not from the area, it was nice to be able to read a little history about the area. Apparently the first novel to sell more than a million copies was written about this place and it was turned into a stage play about 100 years ago. That's what started the lshowbusiness in the area - people were coming to see performances of Shepherd of the Hills. Now, Branson is the live entertainment capital of the world (which is crazy as someone who lives in Las Vegas.) It was neat getting that insight into the history of Branson. It's a little cramped at the top with a big checker board game, benches, some old-time arcade machines and some squished penny machines. While trying to go around to get some video clips, I ran into a bench that I didn't even notice because it blended into the wall in the shadow. Embarrassing. If you're going to come up here, I'd suggest coming when the hills are green. We came in December and it was kind of a meh view. Visited December 2024
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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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Lorici3072fb
Jul 15, 2025
Tower - We were unable to go. We ended up in meetings until 4 and did not realize that it closed at 3. Asked to change the date to Wednesday but did not get a response.
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