Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge is a city in Tennessee. Oak Ridge was created as secret city during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. In Oak Ridge, thousands worked in secrecy to enrich the uranium used in the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan. The city is no longer secret, but it has a rich history worth exploring, and a strong bent toward science and technology. Oak Ridge is Appalachia and the nuclear age rolled into one, a great city to check out.

Travel to Oak Ridge

By Plane

The closest municipal airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is serviced by:

American Eagle, +1-800-433-7300,.
Comair, +1-800-354-9822, .
Continental Express, +1-800-525-0280,.
Delta Air Lines, +1-800-221-1212,.
United Express, +1-800-241-6522,.

A taxi from the airport to Oak Ridge might cost $70. Renting a vehicle is a better idea, particularly because Oak Ridge has little public transit.

By car

When Oak Ridge was first built by the U.S. government and there were only two entries and exits from the city due to the desired isolation of the secret Manhattan Project. In later years, several other entrances were built, but Oak Ridge is still fairly disconnected from surrounding towns.

By the Interstate, Southbound I-75 and westbound I-40 converge in the middle of Knoxville. Continuing on I-40, proceed west until the northbound Pellissippi Parkway exit. Pellissippi merges into Illinois Avenue, which leads into downtown Oak Ridge.

Travel on a Bus in Oak Ridge

Greyhound, 100 East Magnolia Avenue, +1 800 231-2222, . A taxi from downtown Knoxville to Oak Ridge will also be expensive, about $70.

Get Around

Oak Ridge was designed by the government, so the layout of the town is fairly simple, almost utilitarian - in some neighbourhoods and the streets are even in alphabetical order. Having a vehicle is almost necessary, as the city is quite sparsely laid-out. There is virtually no public transportation.

What to see in Oak Ridge

American Museum of Science and Energy - 300 South Tulane Ave 36.0106, -84.2573 ☎ +1-865-576-3200 | Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:00, Sunday 13:00-17:00 American Museum of Science and Energy Oak-ridge-amse-tn1 This museum has several exhibits. Primarily it is dedicated to explaining Oak Ridge's role in furthering the WWII-era Manhattan Project. There is also a temporary exhibit on Snoopy, who in his younger days dreamed of being a pilot. Also and there are various scientific toy puzzles and a gift shop.

The Children's Museum - 461 West Outer Drive ☎ +1-865-482-1074 | Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00, seasonal Saturday hours
International Friendship Bell - Badger Avenue 36.011296, -84.262755About half a mile west of the American Museum of Science and Energy. Opening Hours: 24/7 Free The first monument between a U.S. Manhattan Project city and Japan and the bell serves as an expression of hope for everlasting peace.

Images Studio - 109 Towne Road 36.029158, -84.238706 Located in Greenwich Village Mall, a small strip mall. Next to Locally Grown. ☎ +1-865-483-9115 | Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-16:00, Tuesday-Friday 10:00-17:50, Saturday 10:00-14:00 This small art gallery has various paintings, post cards, and other locally-produced arts, crafts, and jewelry.

Corner Gallery - 106 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-5052 36.014355, -84.26577 In the Grove Shopping Center. ☎ +1-865-482-0559 | Opening Hours: Closed Saturday and Sunday. This large art store has various paintings, wood block prints, postcards, magnets, and pottery from local artists. The store is scheduled to close at the end of July, 2010.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Oak Ridge

Centennial Golf Course - 101 Centennial Blvd ☎ +1-865-483-2291 - Beautiful publicly-owned golf course designed by Billy Casper. Centennial offers 18 challenging holes. Collared shirt required to play.

Secret City Scenic Excursion Train - Hwy. 58, East Tennessee Technology Park ☎ +1-865-241-2140 | Opening Hours: Closed in winter Ride the Atomic Train on a 12-mile tour through the once secret K-25 Manhattan Project site.

Oak Ridge Playhouse - Historic Jackson Plaza - Largest theater venue in Oak Ridge

Halal Restaurants in Oak Ridge

Big Ed's Pizzas - 101 Broadway ☎ +1-865-482-4885 | Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00-23:30 One of Oak Ridge's strongest traditions. At Big Ed's the Pizzas are made out front of the clients. The pizza slices are thin, floppy, gooey and hot, served on paper plates. The only restroom is in the basement, which is inconvenient for handicapped clients.

Buffalo Mountain Grill - 205 Oak Ridge Turnpike ☎ +1-865-481-0515 - Standard American restaurant. Small selection of soft drinks and drinks.

Oak Ridge has been a dry town since consumption of beverages was banned in 1946, shortly after becoming chartered. Therefore, one would not find any bars in this town.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most of the hotels in the area cater to scientists visiting Oak Ridge National Laboratory on their expense accounts, so rates are generally higher. There are few "no-frills" motels.

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