Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions
Guests usually spend a day at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead.
Experience the fun at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead with the thrilling outdoor adventures and interactive attraction options offered! These attractions offer a great way for visitors to make new memories with their loved ones, offering up everything from zip lining adventures to playgrounds for the kiddos.
Explore the beautiful estate where you will be able to visit historical attractions before embarking upon an adrenaline-pumping adventure through the canopies and historic site! Everything from a zipline adventure to a children's playground is found at the homestead, offering a variety of activities that all ages will be able to enjoy. Create new memories with your loved ones in this beloved homestead! The outdoor attractions found at Shepherd of the Hills include:
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Vigilante Extreme Ziprider:
Zoom through the skies on a thrilling zip line ride on one of the area's most beloved zip line adventures. This activity will have guests launching themselves off of the open air deck at Inspiration Tower. While attached to a harness, they will zoom down the zip line at more than 50 miles an hour! This ride features a special breaking system, so you can sit back and relax while you enjoy the views and the wind in your hair.
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Shepherd of the Hills Ropes Course:
This course offers up the opportunity for visitors to challenge themselves through a variety of fun obstacles. Here, guests will be able to enjoy scenery while testing your skills. Some of the elements featured in this rope course adventure include swinging bridges, rope walls, and more. It is wonderful for all ages!
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Little Pete's Playground:
Anyone traveling with kiddos can attest to the fact that sometimes they need to burn off some energy! Little Pete's Playground offers up the perfect opportunity for the little ones to run around and have a blast. This playground features mini golf, an obstacle course, and elements such as log rolls, box jumps, swinging rope bridges, and mini climbing walls!
Explore the beauty and fun of Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead the next time that you and your family visit the area! With a zip line, Inspiration Tower, Lil Pete's Playground, and the Shepherd of the Hills Ropes Course, you and your loved ones can create some lasting memories together in the Ozark Mountain Region!
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| Inspiration Tower | |
| Available 3/25/2023 until 12/31/2023 View Detailed Schedule | |
| This "Landmark on the Horizon" is located at Inspiration Point at the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, and was constructed in 1989 to celebrate the century anniversary of Shepherd of the Hills author Harold Bell Wright's first visit to the Ozarks. During your visit to the tower, you can browse the gift shop and grab a quick snack at the concession area before ascending high to the top of the tower aboard incredible glass elevators. On a clear day, you'll be able to see more than 90 miles out into the horizon! The spectacular panoramic views from Inspiration Tower are unarguably the best in the Ozarks, so be sure to bring your camera to capture these images forever. The Inspiration Tower weighs a total of 3 million pounds, cost around $1.5 million dollars to build, contains more than 92,000lbs of steel, and can withstand a consistent wind of 172mph or gusts reaching 224mph! A caravan of 43 concrete trucks filled the structure's foundation, which now contains five miles of rebar weighing 34.5 tons. The tower also contains over 4,400sqft of glass which is enough to fill one third of a stadium football field! Two glass elevators shuttle visitors to the large, enclosed observation deck. |
| Vigilante Extreme Ziprider | |
| Available 3/25/2023 until 12/31/2023 View Detailed Schedule | |
| The Vigilante Zip Rider has been designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Old Mill Theater at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead and offers a thrilling zipline tour, launching from 170 feet in the air! Travel up the glass elevators to the enclosed area of the tower observation deck. From there it is just a few steps to the launching point. Start off at Inspiration Tower and launch at 170 feet in the air, descending rapidly as you enjoy the spectacular view and the sensation of speed. The Vigilante Zip Rider's name goes back to the 1800s, when the famous Baldknobbers, a group of Ozark vigilantes, made their way into history in the Shepherd of the Hills area. Must be at least 3 years old and 250lbs max. |
| Historic Farm Tour | |
| Available 4/18/2023 until 10/26/2023 View Detailed Schedule | |
| Embark upon the Historic Homestead Tour to learn about the intriguing history and impact of the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead. On this venture, guests will follow the tour guide along the homestead to discover some of the most important points of interest featured in the famed book, Shepherd of the Hills by Harold Bell Wright. While here, guests will visit Old Matt's Cabin, Inspiration Point, The Morgan Community Church, the outdoor theater set, and much more! |
Reviews
4.3 |
8 reviews
Kisana Moses
MO
✓ Verified TravelerMO
"This was definitely the highlight of our trip."
I believe this is the craziest and dangerous thing i've ever done and i had a blast. This was definitely the highlight of our trip.
Ronald Whiteaker
AR
✓ Verified TravelerAR
"I will go again."
Lots of fun, and i got to cross it off my bucket list. I will go again.
judi cloninger
TN
✓ Verified TravelerTN
"Great experience!"
Great experience! Thank you
Tina
Nebraska
✓ Verified TravelerNebraska
"Amazing!!!"
Just did this for the 1st time and loved it! Amazing!!!
Frequently Asked Questions for Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions:
- Approximately how long could a customer plan to spend at Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions?
Guests usually spend a day at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead.
- Is Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions handicap accessible?
Yes.
- Is photography & video recording allowed?
Yes.
- For what ages is Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions appropriate?
It is great for all ages!
- Is parking available at Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions? Is it free?
Yes, parking is available onsite.
- What level of physical ability is required?
The Vigilante Zipline requires riders to be between 75 and 275 lbs.
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