red clay state historic park

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  lovestotravel1057

  Red Clay is a beautiful park that is filled with history. It was the last meeting place prior to the Trail of Tears. The meeting place, as well as log homes used by Cherokee have been carefully reproduced. There is an interesting museum, beautiful trails, an eternal flame and 'the Blue Hole', a sacred clear pond used by the Cherokee. What a great family spot! I have been multiple times for various events including a lovely day of meditation.

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  928beverlyb

  Interesting since my great-great grandmother was a Cherokee Indian woman who walked the Trail of Tears. Heart warming, and I made a special connection with her spirit.

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  670ruthc

  This park is magnificent. There are period buildings, a small museum and tiny library offering books to study the Cherokee population, genealogy, and the Trail of Tears. Also available are a seven minute video, living history weekends and a holy spring that is ice cold. The Blue Hole has a legend about The Other People who live on the other side living in the opposite season we live in. It is an awesome picnic, kite, hiking kind of place. i have been to weddings, family reunions, and school field trips to the park, and have attended The Cherokee days of Recognition. This is an amazing family kind of outing!

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  gldave

  This rural park is not far from Collegedale and Cleveland, TN.Trail of Tears which ran through the area. Several historic buildings on premises and hiking trails. Check out the Blue Spring bubbling out of the woods.

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  F656LGmarkg

  Red Clay is an out of the way state park. It features an interpretive center for the Cherokee. The spring is simply beautiful, as are the walking trails. Best of all there is hardly anyone there. Take some time and check this place put. Dog friendly.

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  vgates81

  The park is very pretty, there are pavilions and walking trails. You can see the eternal flame burning as a memorial to the Native American struggles. There is a nice cool spring you can put your feet in with apparently fresh and drinkable water. There is no playground area for kids to enjoy, so they tend to get bored quickly.

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  yalayna87

  I have visited here many times, it's an amazing park and when you understand the history behind the park- it's even more amazing. Nice places to walk, picnic and just enjoy being outside.

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  daviddJ7386FD

  Good place for families for outdoor activities. The whether was not great so couldn't enjoy much but I am sure that in summer there would be more to enjoy.

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  lwr1122

  My family stopped at Red Clay on the way to Cleveland's Apple Festival. We had a nice shady spot for a picnic and then took a walk around the beautiful property, looking at the older buildings and taking in the scenery. As the others have mentioned, there isn't much else to do here but it isn't too far off of the highway and it makes a great spot to enjoy some history and soak in some nature.

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  Velcro911

  We enjoy taking our dog to this park. It is usually not very crowded and a beautiful place full of nice walking trails. There are cabins and buildings to look at, very wooded but yet has some beautiful clearings as well if you want to play ball, throw a Frisbee, etc . One area has a pavilion and picnic tables for groups or just a nice lunch outing for your family. It is a little hard to find, but there are signs leading you in. I recommend it highly if you want a quiet relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature.There is a small store and restrooms. The restrooms have always been well stocked and clean when we are there.