National Historic Trail · AL, AR, GA, IL, KY, MO, NC, OK, TN
The National Park Service lists 3 things to do at Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail. 2 have no extra fee, 3 need no reservation, and 3 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
Learn about the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and earn your junior ranger badge! This activity can be completed virtually or after visiting a site along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Pets allowed
The Trail of Tears began in May 1838 when Federal troops and state militias began to round up the Cherokee into stockades. In spite of warnings to troops to treat the Cherokee kindly, the round up proved harrowing.
0-3 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
The trail commemorates the forced removal of Cherokee from their homelands; the paths that 17 Cherokee detachments followed westward; and the revival of the Cherokee Nation.
Fee applies Pets allowed
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Trail Of Tears. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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