Oak Ridge: Places to Go

You will find many opportunities in Oak Ridge to explore the history of the Manhattan Project and World War II. Oak Ridge is designated as an American World War II Heritage City to honor the contributions of the communities and citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America's war effort during World War II.

Tucked in the valleys and hills of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge served as the headquarters for the Manhattan Project. Today, the project's legacy lives on throughout the community. Many historic places and educational centers here help tell the story of life before, during, and after the Manhattan Project. For more information on where to eat and sleep during your trip to Oak Ridge, visit Explore Oak Ridge.

Please note: The New Bethel Baptist Church and the X-10 Graphite Reactor are currently closed to the public.
For information on what is available on guided bus tours, please visit the American Museum of Science & Energy's Bus Tour page.

 

Oak Ridge Visitor Center

Oak Ridge, TN produced the enriched uranium for the Little Boy atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945.

Museums

Explore several museums throughout Oak Ridge.

Historic Community Sites

Explore historic Manhattan Project gathering places throughout Oak Ridge.

Pre-Manhattan Project Sites

Discover the places that existed long before the development of Oak Ridge.

Overlooks and Quick Stops

Take a moment to view the geography of Oak Ridge and its Manhattan Project facilities.

View All Places

View all places in and around Oak Ridge with Manhattan Project connections.

Places by Theme

Explore the places of Oak Ridge through the themes that weave them together such as "Untold Stories" and "Behind the Fence."

Map

Use a map to explore all the places of Oak Ridge.