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Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Bridge crossing placid river on Water Route, Arkansas River, North Little Rock, Arkansas
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Getting to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail includes a wide variety of sites and organizations. Please view the site-specific directions organized by state and site at Plan Your Visit or Passport Program.

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.

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Elkhorn Taven at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on Trail of Tears National Historic Site

Did You Know?
Much of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is on waterways. People were moved onto boats and traveled along the Mississippi River, and then disembarked and walked.
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Last Updated: November 04, 2011 at 12:24 MST