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Things to see in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (United States): 26 places and when to go
Oak Ridge, Tennessee is a town in United States, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), Museums and art (8), History (5). The best known are X-10 Graphite Reactor, K-25 and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.0107, -84.2697
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · Museums and art (8) · History (5) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 735 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cross Mountain, at 1,075 m.
What to see in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The places in and around Oak Ridge, Tennessee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- X-10 Graphite ReactorWorld's second artificial nuclear reactor and the first reactor designed and built for continuous operation10 km
- K-25Codename given by the Manhattan Project during World War II for the project to produce enriched uranium for atomic bombs using the gaseous diffusion method14 km
- Women's Basketball Hall of FameSport hall of fame in Knoxville, Tennessee33 km
- Zoo KnoxvilleZoo in the United States34 km
- American Museum of Science and EnergyScience museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee1.5 km
- Frozen HeadMountain in United States of America21 km
- Museum of AppalachiaMuseum in Norris, Tennessee26 km
- Knoxville Museum of ArtMuseum in Tennessee, United States31 km
- Cross MountainMountain in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America21 km
- Old Customs HouseCourthouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States32 km
- Children's Museum of Oak RidgeChildren's museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee1.4 km
- Crawford County JailPrison in Knoxville, United States of America367 km
- Crawford County CourthouseCourthouse in Georgia, United States367 km
- Lenoir Cotton MillPlace in Tennessee listed on National Register of Historic Places24 km
- Mabry–Hazen HouseHistoric US home in Knoxville, Tennessee33 km
- Abridged Beer CompanyBrewery25 km
- Alliance Brewing CompanyBrewery33 km
- Crafty Bastard BreweryBrewery32 km
- Crafty Bastard Brewery WestBrewery18 km
- Hi-Wire BrewingBrewery33 km
- Hidden Hills Vineyard and WineryWinery758 km
- Printshop Beer Co.Brewery34 km
- Schulz Brau Brewing CompanyBrewery31 km
- Sir Goony's Family Fun CenterWith kids17 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Xul Beer Company, Yee-Haw Brewing
When to go to Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The best time to visit Oak Ridge, Tennessee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:26
- JulBest time14:13
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 735 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Knoxville, Tennessee11 places32 km
- Pigeon Forge33 places68 km
- Cherokee10 places105 km
- Arlington16 places119 km
- Clyde5 places124 km
- London, Kentucky22 places126 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
The best known: X-10 Graphite Reactor, K-25, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Zoo Knoxville, American Museum of Science and Energy. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 735 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oak Ridge, Tennessee as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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