Suzanne's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit to learn about the history of Oak Ridge and some interactive science exhibits for the kids.
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Iziko lezokuLungisa neNkqubela ye-Amerika
115 E Main StVisit to learn about the history of Oak Ridge and some interactive science exhibits for the kids.
Wander the settlement, farm, and museums to get a feel for the life of early smoky mountain settlers. Pet and feed the farm animals, browse the gift shop, and don’t miss a hearty helping of southern comfort food.
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Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville HwyWander the settlement, farm, and museums to get a feel for the life of early smoky mountain settlers. Pet and feed the farm animals, browse the gift shop, and don’t miss a hearty helping of southern comfort food.
A great place for an easy hike with kids. Plants and trees are labeled with names and info along the way. Short well-maintained trails.
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University of Tennessee Arboretum, Oak Ridge
901 S Illinois AveA great place for an easy hike with kids. Plants and trees are labeled with names and info along the way. Short well-maintained trails.
Rent a canoe, feed the ducks, bike/walk the green belt, enjoy the playground and pavilion, and if you’re lucky you’ll be able to watch the regatta!
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Iphakamisa yaseMelton Lake
Rent a canoe, feed the ducks, bike/walk the green belt, enjoy the playground and pavilion, and if you’re lucky you’ll be able to watch the regatta!
Tour the dam, hike trails, rent a boat on the lake, or fish the river.
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Norris Dam
35 Norris FwyTour the dam, hike trails, rent a boat on the lake, or fish the river.
Food scene
Barbecue and local brews on the river. Beautiful views and casual to dressy atmosphere. You may be able to watch the boat races while you eat.
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Calhoun's Oak Ridge
100 Melton Lake PeninsulaBarbecue and local brews on the river. Beautiful views and casual to dressy atmosphere. You may be able to watch the boat races while you eat.
Old school pharmacy and diner. Closest local place for breakfast and milkshakes by our house.
Hoskins Drug Store
111 North Main StreetOld school pharmacy and diner. Closest local place for breakfast and milkshakes by our house.
Local pizza joint with big pies and a heaping helping of Oak Ridge history.
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Big Ed's Pizza
101 Broadway AveLocal pizza joint with big pies and a heaping helping of Oak Ridge history.
Buffalo Mountain Grille
205 Oak Ridge TurnpikeLocal pub food with a good selection of beer and outdoor seating.
Nice local American fare with casual to dressy environment, good selection of beer and drinks, and outdoor seating.
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Aubrey's Oak Ridge
481 S Illinois AveNice local American fare with casual to dressy environment, good selection of beer and drinks, and outdoor seating.
Southern comfort food and fresh baked pies, cookies, and cakes. Try the meatloaf followed by the lemon meringue pie.
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Dean's Restaurant & Bakery Oak Ridge
239 Jackson SqSouthern comfort food and fresh baked pies, cookies, and cakes. Try the meatloaf followed by the lemon meringue pie.
Entertainment
Off-road trails for trucks, Jeeps, dirt-bikes, ATVs, and anything else you want to drive through the mud! Drive to the top to see the windmills.
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Windrock Park Campground
555 Windrock Park LnOff-road trails for trucks, Jeeps, dirt-bikes, ATVs, and anything else you want to drive through the mud! Drive to the top to see the windmills.
Looking for something to do? Rent a lane at our local bowling alley!
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Oak Ridge Bowling Center
246 S Illinois AveLooking for something to do? Rent a lane at our local bowling alley!
Need to see that new release? Enjoy the reclining and spacious seating in our local theater.
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Cinemark Tinseltown USA
755 Main St WNeed to see that new release? Enjoy the reclining and spacious seating in our local theater.
Want to go way back to your youth? Park in the gravel lot, walk inside, and be transported on four wheels per foot!
Tri County Roller Arena
1215 E Tri County BlvdWant to go way back to your youth? Park in the gravel lot, walk inside, and be transported on four wheels per foot!
Downtown Clinton is full of the finest antique dealers. You can shop for hours on end and find some real treasures.
Historic Clinton Antiques
356 Market StDowntown Clinton is full of the finest antique dealers. You can shop for hours on end and find some real treasures.