OAK RIDGE
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General ATTRACTIONS IN OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF OAK RIDGE
461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865-482-1074)
A child size dollhouse and a rain forest are just some of the hands-on exhibits at this cultural and educational children's museum that contains numerous innovative exhibits, programs and workshops for all ages . http://www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.com
EAST TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY PARK OVERLOOK
251 Highway 58, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 574-9683
You will see and learn about the historic former Manhattan Project Facility that offers historic displays, videos and pictures of the project.
HISTORIC GRAPHIC REACTOR
231 Bethel Valley Rd. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 574-4160
This is the world's oldest nuclear reactor listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built during WWII as part of the Manhattan Project.
http://www.ornl.gov/info/news/cco/graphite.htmgraphite.html
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP BELL
Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865)482-7821
The bell is behind the Oak Ridge Civic Center. It is a traditional Japanese bell that is a monument to stand for everlasting peace, friendship and understanding among all people.
http://webpages.charter.net/yokoken/bell.htm
WHEAT COMMUNITY AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND
382 Highway 58, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865)482-7821
This cemetery contains over 90 unmarked graves and features a beautiful monument that memorializes the memory of the slaves that were held in bondage. It is believed to be part of the Gallaher-Stone Plantation.
OAK RIDGE ART CENTER
201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 425-3450
The art center has both permanent and rotating exhibits by local and regional artists. They offer a wide variety of week day and weekend classes for all ages throughout the year.
http://oakridgeartcenter.org
HAW RIDGE PARK
821 Edgemore Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865)425-3450
780 ACRE PARK NESTLED ALONG THE SHORE OF Melton Hill Lake. Includes trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, horseback riding and Nordic skiing.
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/mtnbike/haw.html UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ARBORETUM
901 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 483-3571
A 250 acre arboretum featuring over 2,500 native and exotic plant specimens. The park has 4 self guided walking tours available at the nature sanctuary. The arboretum has a plant sale every spring.
http://www.taes.utk.edu/stations/utforest/index.htmAMERICAN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ENERGY
300 South Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 576-3200
This exhibit features displays of science, energy and the world around us. It is a hands on museum where you can learn about Oak Ridge and the secrets during WWII. It also displays how oak Ridge's technology continues to earn the US the title Super Power
http://www.amse.orgOAK RIDGE SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR
302 South Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865)482-7821
This self guided tour includes local attractions and historic points of interest.. Information about this tour can be obtained by calling their number or stopping by.
SECRET CITY SCENIC EXCURSION TRAIN
(865)241-2140 OR (800)887-3429 This tour departs from the East Tennessee Technology Park. The diesel Locomotive is a 1950's vintage train. It will take you on a journey back through time along the historic Department of Energy facility and then wind along Poplar Creek and scenic Highway 327.
http://www.techscribes.com/sarm/sarm.htm
