Shepherd of the Hills Amusement Park

Shepherd of the Hills Amusement Park reigns as a Branson outdoor essential for its seamless fusion of historic Ozark heritage with modern aerial thrills, delivering panoramic mountain views alongside family ropes courses and coasters that inspire awe and adventure. Voted America’s #1 Aerial Adventure Park by USA Today in 2025, its 160-acre homestead setting ensures a full day of diverse, scenic escapades that honor the novel’s legacy while thrilling multi-generational groups.

Rooted in the authentic homestead of the famed “Shepherd of the Hills” novel, this Branson icon buzzes with seasonal expansions like the all-new Ropes Course beside the iconic Inspiration Tower and the record-breaking Copperhead Mountain Coaster’s 4,800-foot downhill loops through Ozark curves. Beyond adrenaline, the park hosts family-friendly events such as Pumpkinfest with hayrides and petting zoos, plus the Vigilante Extreme Ziprider’s 50-mph blasts—creating a balanced outdoor haven where history, nature, and high-flying fun converge under the vast Missouri skies.

• Zoom down the 4,800-foot Copperhead Mountain Coaster with loops and 3,350-foot drops
• Navigate the multi-level Ropes Course for climbing challenges with Ozark vistas
• Blast at 50 mph on the half-mile Vigilante Extreme Ziprider from Inspiration Tower
• Zipline across 8 tree-suspended platforms on the scenic Canopy Tour
• Ascend the Inspiration Tower for 360-degree mountain panoramas at sunset