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Ride a Jeep-drawn tram across a 160-acre Ozark homestead to see the real cabins and Inspiration Point that inspired Harold Bell Wright’s classic novel. This hour-long guided tour combines living-history stops with sweeping hillside views — an easy, family-friendly introduction to Branson’s origins.
Ride a Jeep-drawn tram across a 160-acre Ozark homestead to see the real cabins and Inspiration Point that inspired Harold Bell Wright’s classic novel. This hour-long guided tour combines living-history stops with sweeping hillside views — an easy, family-friendly introduction to Branson’s origins.
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Operated by The Shepherd of the Hills · Branson, Missouri
You step onto an open-air, Jeep-drawn tram and the woodland of southwest Missouri closes around you — oak shade, the scent of leaf mold, and the low chorus of cicadas or birds depending on season. The tram rolls across the 160‑acre Shepherd of the Hills homestead, a landscape that still feels like the Ozark Plateau pushing up from the Midwest: low ridges, weathered limestone outcrops, and pockets of mixed hardwood.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking required during stops but paths can be uneven
The tour runs approximately 60 minutes, beginning and ending at the Shepherd of the Hills ticket office.
Yes — the tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but you should call the supplier after booking to confirm specific accommodations.
Yes — the tram is family friendly; expect open-air seating and some brief walks at stops, so bring snacks and supervision for young children.
Yes — parking is available at the Shepherd of the Hills main entrance and ticket office; arrive 15–20 minutes early during busy seasons.
Harold Bell Wright’s 1907 novel put this homestead on the map, creating the characters and settings that launched Branson’s early tourism industry and led to the preservation of Old Matt’s Cabin.
The homestead operates with an eye to preserving historic structures and the surrounding woodland; stick to trails and follow site rules to limit erosion and disturbance.
The Shepherd of the Hills operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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