The Passage
The Passage
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Atlanta, GA196 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Visited the passage this past weekend and the memorial was amazing. The details put into it and care by the design team did not disappoint. If you are in the area check it out or if you are into history stop by. You could spend 10 minutes or2 hours depending on how hot it is out.
Written August 28, 2023
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Samantha F
Lake, MI51 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This was the last hurrah for my 1 year anniversary and I found this searching for things to do. We ended up being lucky and not a sole was around. Made for beautiful photos. I think it is worth it specially if you're already in town for the aquarium! Absolutely beautiful and yes I did walk from the top straight down to the end.
Written September 24, 2024
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biff Fargo
Tampa, FL6 contributions
Sep 2022
I had the scariest experience here. IN almost exactly LA fashion, a homeless man jumped me while I was walking up these steps. And I mean, like literally jumped. It scared me. I fell down every stair. I would recommend to all ages. Stairs hurt tho. awefdsgrkl
Written February 9, 2023
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kazim r
5 contributions
May 2024 • Family
take towels. there a Dry stair case to sit on. but kids loved it. although no pets allowed but we saw many dogs in stiars. we sat on stairs till kids played. it busy place in hot days.
Written May 30, 2024
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jamesag2016
Topeka, KS280 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Since we were here in late November the water feature was drained and not working. Our family members are members of the Cherokee Nation so it had special meaning for our family. Everyone should visit this area.
Written November 24, 2019
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Kevin T
Twizel, New Zealand182 contributions
Aug 2019
watched kids playing in the water, throwing a ball then waiting for it to flow down. Safe for little ones if they are good on their feet
Written August 23, 2019
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glipham
Chattanooga, TN302 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
It’s a great area to take a little break and let the kids play in the water and pay homage to the Cherokee’s that taken from their land.
Written August 3, 2019
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Jacqueline D V
6 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
The Passage is a stairway waterfall and weeping wall built to remind us of the tears of the seven Cherokee clans that were forced to relocate from the Chattanooga area to the west on what became known as the Trail of Tears. Unfortunately, it is easy to miss the historic significance behind this spot and just concentrate on the fun of kids splashing around on a warm day. (And it is fun!) More signage might help. Occasional educational spokespeople would also be great - maybe tied in with the aquarium as a little extra paid on the admission ticket or by some local volunteers for free.
Written October 10, 2018
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Jacksonville, FL77 contributions
Nov 2017
The Passage was beautiful, peaceful and informational. At the same time, the story behind the tribute to the "Trail of Tears" impacted me to the point that I couldn't help but shed a few tears. It is an amazing tribute to the people that were unjustly removed from their land and all those that died. It was a shameful time in American history. It was history that should never be forgotten least it be repeated again.
Written October 2, 2018
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carolinasunshine13
charlotte, nc329 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
There is no question, that there is not ever anything that can be erected, stated, or implemented to undue the wrongs that this country has done to the Native Americans, but the Passage is to be commended for highlighting the Trails of Tears.
Great place to relax, destress and honor the Cherokee....so walk through, even if you do not take in the Aquarium.
Great place to relax, destress and honor the Cherokee....so walk through, even if you do not take in the Aquarium.
Written November 1, 2017
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Are dogs allowed at the water steps? I will be in town in mid June, with 2 small dogs. They love to walk through water to cool off.
Written May 8, 2024
Is the water still running in early November or not? We'll be visiting either way, but just wondering.
Written August 30, 2017
We are here on the 23rd of November and the water is not running but the passage is a wonderful tribute to the Cherokee nation.
Written November 24, 2019
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