Alder Lane Guidebook
In and Around Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge has a number of interesting sites to check out, but be sure to visit nearby Knoxville (~30 minutes) and the sights around the Great Smokey Mountains National Park (~1 hour).
Go here for an overview of Oak Ridge’s past rooted in the Manhattan Project, and to learn about the current scientific developments occurring through Oak Ridge National Lab and Y-12 National Security Complex.
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Museo Americano de Ciencia y Energía
115 E Main StGo here for an overview of Oak Ridge’s past rooted in the Manhattan Project, and to learn about the current scientific developments occurring through Oak Ridge National Lab and Y-12 National Security Complex.
Small museum with artifacts from the Manhattan Project era.
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Oak Ridge History Museum
102 Robertsville RdSmall museum with artifacts from the Manhattan Project era.
Quiet park with walking trails. Check out the Manhattan Project Peace Bell - give it a ring.
A K Bissell Park
1403 Oak Ridge TurnpikeQuiet park with walking trails. Check out the Manhattan Project Peace Bell - give it a ring.
Small museum detailing Oak Ridge’s role in the Manhattan Project.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center
461 W Outer DrSmall museum detailing Oak Ridge’s role in the Manhattan Project.
Guest passes are available for those wishing to visit the historical heart of Oak Ridge - ORNL.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1 Bethel Valley RdGuest passes are available for those wishing to visit the historical heart of Oak Ridge - ORNL.
Great spot for a short hike.
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University of Tennessee Arboretum, Oak Ridge
901 S Illinois AveGreat spot for a short hike.
Southern Appalachia Railway Museum
Choo choo! 🚞
Parque Estatal Frozen Head
964 Flat Fork RdBeautiful places for hiking.
Milt Dickens Park
101 Athens RdClosest park to the house.
Beautiful park with trails as well as paddle boarding and rowing opportunities.
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Haw Ridge Park
Beautiful park with trails as well as paddle boarding and rowing opportunities.
Beautiful views with areas detailing the history of the Tennessee Valley Association (TVA).
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Norris Lake
Beautiful views with areas detailing the history of the Tennessee Valley Association (TVA).
Parque Estatal Norris Dam
125 Village Green CirBeautiful recreation area
Oak Ridge Playhouse
227 Broadway AveNeat local theatre.
One of many cave tours in the area. 🦇
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Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdOne of many cave tours in the area. 🦇
Check out their glass bottom boat tour.
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La Aventura del Mar Perdido
140 Lost Sea RdCheck out their glass bottom boat tour.
Airplane Gas Station
6829 Clinton HwyOffbeat roadside attraction.
Inside Knoxville
Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveThe iconic symbol of Knoxville.
Market Square
The cultural heart of Knoxville.
Beautiful building with some big shows every year.
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Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StBeautiful building with some big shows every year.
Museo de Arte de Knoxville
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrFree admission!
Large shopping area with many dining options.
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Turkey Creek
11197 Parkside DrLarge shopping area with many dining options.
This neat spot usually hosts free admission.
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Frank H. McClung Museum
1327 Circle ParkThis neat spot usually hosts free admission.
Located about 40 minutes away in South Knoxville - well worth the drive.
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Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveLocated about 40 minutes away in South Knoxville - well worth the drive.
Beautiful park with hiking and water recreation opportunities. It is about an house drive from Oak Ridge.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Observación de Aves de Seven Islands
2809 Kelly LnBeautiful park with hiking and water recreation opportunities. It is about an house drive from Oak Ridge.
Great Smokey Mountains/Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge
1 hour from Oak Ridge resides the theme park of the Queen of East Tennessee - Dolly Parton.
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd1 hour from Oak Ridge resides the theme park of the Queen of East Tennessee - Dolly Parton.
Tourist boomtown about 1 hour from Oak Ridge.
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Gatlinburg
Tourist boomtown about 1 hour from Oak Ridge.
Dolly Parton Statue
125 Court AveJolene, Jolene...
Life, uhh, finds a way. 🦖
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paseo en bote por la jungla jurásica
2806 ParkwayLife, uhh, finds a way. 🦖
Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
461 Brookside Village WaySpice up your life. 🧂
Food scene
Local favorite. Lots of southern comfort food.
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Dean's Restaurant & Bakery Oak Ridge
239 Jackson SqLocal favorite. Lots of southern comfort food.
Local favorite - probably the most popular eatery in town.
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Big Ed's Pizza
101 Broadway AveLocal favorite - probably the most popular eatery in town.
Unique eatery with shop attached.
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Razzleberry's Ice Cream Lab
215 Jackson SqUnique eatery with shop attached.
Golden Girls Restaurant
2211 N Charles G Seivers BlvdA nearby favorite!
Lakeside dining and bar just five minutes from the house.
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Calhoun's Oak Ridge
100 Melton Lake PeninsulaLakeside dining and bar just five minutes from the house.
The Other One Diner & Dive
1938 Oak Ridge TurnpikeSmall shop with big burgers.
The Soup Kitchen
47 E Tennessee AveLocal favorite 🍜
Miss Betty's Magic Wok
202 Tyler RdA culinary hidden gem.