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 in 1989, the tower's opening celebrated the 100
th anniversary of Harold Bell Wright's first visit to the area. 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! Two 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 from both decks 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.
Details
- Price includes admission to Inspiration Tower.
- Inspiration Tower operates 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. January thru March; 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. April thru October; and 10 a.m. - midnight November thru December.
- This attraction is appropriate for all ages.
- The tower is handicap accessible, but the outdoor observation deck may be restricted.
- There is a gift shop and restrooms on-site.
