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.
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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.
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Driving times from Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Craft Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Donelson National Battlefield (2 h 19 min), Shiloh National Military Park (2 h 20 min), Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (2 h 29 min), Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (2 h 48 min), Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (2 h 57 min), Tupelo National Battlefield (3 h 4 min).