Always More to Explore

Born in war and rich in natural beauty, Oak Ridge is the “Secret City” with a big story to tell. Travel around town with our resident expert, Katie the Calutron Girl, to learn more!

Getting Here
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More to Explore!

Something for Everyone

Oak Ridge is known for our connection to the Manhattan Project during World War 2, but there is a lot more to see and do here in Oak Ridge than you might be expecting. We are known these days as an active and vibrant community with lots to do, including some amazing ways to enjoy some time outside.  Family friendly greenways, ATV adventures, mountain biking, world class rowing and waterways, and so much more. We invite you to explore all the things that make Oak Ridge an incredible place to visit, live, and play!

Outdoors and Recreation
Family Friendly Activities

Home of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Why exactly is Oak Ridge known as ‘The Secret City?”  The secret is out these days and people come from all over the country to explore our fascinating history.  Your tour guide is Katie the Calutron Girl and she’s here to share with you some of the top sites to check out on your trip to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

More Oak Ridge History

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Curated By Katie

Want a Pro-Tip? Save yourself some time and check out some of Katie’s Curated Trips to Oak Ridge!

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GREAT MUSEUMS

American Museum of Science and Energy
Oak Ridge Children’s Museum
Oak Ridge History Museum
K-25 History Center
All roads lead to Oak Ridge

About 25 miles west of Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is conveniently located near I-75 and I-40. Whether you’re in East Tennessee for a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Dollywood, it’s easy to plan a visit to Oak Ridge as well.

I-75 North (from Georgia)

  • Take exit 81 (Lenoir City) to Hwy. 321N.
  • Follow Hwy. 321N to Hwy. 95N to Oak Ridge.

I-75 South (from Kentucky)

  • Take exit 122.
  • Follow Hwy. 61 to Clinton.
  • Follow Hwy. 95S to Oak Ridge.

I-40 East (from Nashville)

  • Take exit 364 to Hwy. 95N.
  • Follow Hwy. 95N. to Oak Ridge.

I-40 West (from Asheville, NC)

  • Follow 1-40 West to exit 376 to Hwy. 163 N.
  • Follow Hwy. 162N. to Hwy. 62W.
  • *Note: Hwy. 62W will turn abruptly right after the cemetery.

From McGhee-Tyson Airport (Knoxville’s airport)

  • Turn left at US 129 (Alcoa Hwy.) toward Knoxville.
  • Turn right to merge onto I-140 W. toward Oak Ridge.
  • Keep left on Pellissippi Parkway N. toward Oak Ridge.
  • Continue onto Hwy. 62W. toward Oak Ridge.
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