Climb The Massive 230 Foot-Tall Lookout In Missouri For Panoramic Views That Can't Be Beat
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 14, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Missouri and spectacular views just go hand-in-hand. Whether we’re peering out at the St. Louis landscape from the Gateway Arch or gazing at Mina Sauk Falls, the state’s tallest waterfall, we’re never far from jaw-dropping views. If you love views that stretch for miles, climb aboard a glass elevator that will take you to the top of the Inspiration Tower in Missouri. (If you’re a daredevil, you can even go ziplining.)
Shepherd of the Hills in Branson draws visitors for its many attractions - from live shows and a restaurant to a farm and the Inspiration Tower, the latter of which boasts some of the best views in town.
Climb into the glass elevator that will take you 230 feet above ground. As the elevator inches closer and closer to the observation deck, the views become more and more breathtaking.
Built in 1989, the Inspiration Tower boast views, on a clear day, that stretch for as many as 90 miles, making it a must visit for Missourians and travelers.
No matter what time of the year you visit, you'll be treated to unparalled views of the landscape (unless it's foggy, of course). During Christmastime, the lookout tower...
Have you been to the top of the Inspiration Tower in Missouri? Did you try the ziplining? Share your experience in the comments! For more gorgeous views, check out this amazing drone footage over Kansas City and Joplin.
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