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Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills Shepherd of the Hills 5586 W. Hwy 76
Inspiration Tower is Branson's "landmark on the horizon" - a massive 230' tall structure located on Inspiration Point in
The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead. Constructed and erected in 1989, it weighs 3 million pounds, cost approximately
$1.5 million to build, contains over 92,000 pounds of structural steel, and can withstand a constant wind of 172 mph or
gusts of up to 224 mph! A convoy of 43 concrete trucks filled the Tower foundation, which contains five miles' worth of rebar
weighing 34.5 tons. The Tower also contains over 4,400 square feet of glass - enough to cover a third of a football field!
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glass elevators transport visitors to the spacious, enclosed observation deck. You can also walk a few steps down to the
open-air deck. The panoramic views available are absolutely phenomenal, in any season. On a clear day, you can see over 90
miles. There's also a specialty gift shop, snack bar and restrooms on the ground level. During November and December,
Inspiration Tower is transformed into the Ozarks' largest Christmas tree for the Trail of Lights!
If you have any questions or special requests, call Come Along to Branson at 1-417-334-5401! |