VISIT OAK RIDGE, TN

Known as the Secret City for its covert origins and critical role in the Manhattan Project during World War II, Oak Ridge is no longer a secret. The legacy of the Manhattan Project has led Oak Ridge to national prominence in cutting-edge scientific research and development. Oak Ridge's unique location also provides outdoor enthusiasts with some of East Tennessee's most beautiful trails, waterways, and vistas. Are you ready to experience America's Best Kept Secret? Use the links below to start planning your visit.

The K-25 History Center

The K-25 History Center honors the amazing men and women who helped construct and operate the K-25 uranium enrichment complex, first as part of the World War II Manhattan Project and later to help meet our nation’s security and energy needs during the Cold War.

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The American Museum of Science and Energy

The American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) tells the story of the advances in science and engineering that have occurred in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, since the first days of the Manhattan Project and uses fun, interactive exhibits and programs to explain how our world and universe works.

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DOE Public Bus Tours of the Oak Ridge Reservation

This popular bus tour of the 33,000-acre Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation offers visitors a first-hand look at all of the DOE’s Oak Ridge facilities and provides historical commentary on the transformation of the Oak Ridge Reservation during the past 70-plus years.

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The Oak Ridge Children’s Museum

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge is a unique and educational resource, providing children of East Tennessee with the opportunity to learn while playing - to create, discover, solve, and experience - within non-traditional, interactive exhibit galleries.

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The Oak Ridge History Museum

The Oak Ridge History Museum presents the experience of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, America’s Secret City, and working on the Manhattan Project during World War II, one of the most critical and significant events in history.

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park Oak Ridge Site

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park preserves and interprets the nationally significant historic sites, stories, and legacies associated with the top-secret race to develop an atomic weapon during World War II, and provides access to these sites consistent with the mission of the Department of Energy. Oak Ridge was home to several massive Manhattan Project facilities employing thousands of workers during and after World War II and was the headquarters for the project after relocating from New York City. The community is home to a wealth of historic sites that tell the remarkable story of the Manhattan Project and the dawn of the atomic age.

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