For local information please see Explore Oak Ridge for details:

https://exploreoakridge.com/

Local areas of interest (Oak Ridge):

• Haw Ridge (hiking/biking)
• American Museum of Science and Energy https://amse.org/
• Norris Lake Dam State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/norris-dam
• Big Ridge State Park (hiking) https://tnstateparks.com/parks/big-ridge
• Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and Distillery  https://tourbrushy.com/tours
• Frozen Head State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/frozen-head

30-60min Drive

• Downtown Knoxville
• Maryville
• Gatlinburg
• Dollywood (Awarded “Friendliest Park” in the industry)
• Pigeon Forge
• Tennessee Smokies: Minor League Baseball https://www.milb.com/tennessee/schedule/2021-08

On the way home or a day trip

• Great Smoky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
  • Cades Cove, Abrams Falls
  • Various Hikes/Waterfalls
• Chattanooga (aquarium, arts, river walk)
• Nashville
• Asheville
• Kentucky Bourbon Trail
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Tail of the Dragon https://tailofthedragon.com/
  • Tapoco Lodge