large white house, green lawn, two trees in front

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail ยท Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee

NPS

๐Ÿ“ StateAlabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TypeNational Historic Trail
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ EntryFree
๐Ÿƒ Activities8
Official NPS Website โ†’

About Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee to live in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. They traveled by foot, horse, wagon, or steamboat in 1838-1839.

Park Photos

large white house, green lawn, two trees in front
structure in the background with large chimney on the end; signs saying Brown's Ferry Tavern
sunlight coming through trees with green leaves
dozens of people walk a section of the Trail of Tears, winter scene, trees with no leaves
gravestone with words etched, green grass
Two people walk a remnant of the Trail of Tears. Spring setting with green leafed trees.

Activities

Operating Hours

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

OPERATING HOURS VARY FROM SITE TO SITE. There are many historic sites, museums, and parks (federal, state, and local) along the Trail of Tears in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, or Oklahoma for you to visit. Please contact individual sites for more information by going to Plan Your Visit and selecting Places To Go or Passport Program, where sites are listed by state, and there is an interactive map to search for sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?

Popular activities at Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail include: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.

What is the weather like at Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?

Due to the length of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: www.weather.gov

How do I get to Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?

You can visit many of the sites along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail over the 2,200+ mile route that crosses 9 states.

Entrance Fees

Free Admission

Weather

Due to the length of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: www.weather.gov

Directions

You can visit many of the sites along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail over the 2,200+ mile route that crosses 9 states.

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Location

Official Resources

NPS Official Website