Getting to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail passes through the present-day states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Plane

You can reach the national historic trail by flying into a number of airports, including Huntsville, Alabama; Fayetteville/Springdale and Little Rock, Arkansas; Atlanta, Georgia; Springfield/Branson and St. Louis, Missouri; Asheville, North Carolina; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis, Tennesee. Trail-related sites can be reached from these cities.

Car

You can reach most trail sites by auto. Some sites are along unpaved roads or along river corridors. Keep a look out for the auto route signs.

Bus

Commercial bus service is available to many cities and towns along the trail. Check local guide books and Internet sources.

Site-specific Directions

Due to the variety of site locations along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, you can reference directions organized by state and site at Plan Your Visit or Passport Program.