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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Makumbusho ya Sayansi na Nishati ya Amerika
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.
University of Tennessee Arboretum, Oak Ridge
901 S Illinois AveGreat spot for a short hike.
Southern Appalachia Railway Museum
Choo choo! 🚞
Hifadhi ya Jimbo la Kichwa cha Kufungwa
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).
Hifadhi ya Jimbo la Norris Dam
125 Village Green CirBeautiful recreation area
Oak Ridge Playhouse
227 Broadway AveNeat local theatre.
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdOne of many cave tours in the area. 🦇
Maarifa ya Bahari Iliyopotea
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.
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StBeautiful building with some big shows every year.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrFree admission!
Turkey Creek
11197 Parkside DrLarge shopping area with many dining options.
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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Kituo cha Asili cha Ijams
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.
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Hifadhi ya Ndege ya Jimbo la 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.
Gatlinburg
Tourist boomtown about 1 hour from Oak Ridge.
Sanamu la Dolly Parton
125 Court AveJolene, Jolene...
Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride
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.
Big Ed's Pizza
101 Broadway AveLocal favorite - probably the most popular eatery in town.
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.